Deputy Ombudsman

Administrative Services for Independent Agencies•Denver, CO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman (CPO) is seeking its next Deputy Ombudsman. In this role, you will help oversee agency operations, support organizational strategy, guide fiscal and operational decision-making, and help ensure the office remains responsive, effective, and aligned with its statutory responsibilities. You will work closely with the Ombudsman to support the long-term health and sustainability of the agency while helping lead work that impacts children, youth, families, and stakeholders across Colorado. The role requires executive-level operational leadership, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues with integrity and discretion. The Deputy Ombudsman serves as a senior executive leader within the agency and reports directly to the Child Protection Ombudsman. In this role, you will support the Ombudsman in maintaining the overall health, effectiveness, and sustainability of the agency while overseeing many aspects of day-to-day operations.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in public administration, business administration, government finance and contracting, HR policies and procedures, budgeting, data analysis, information technology, or related operational leadership areas OR Twenty years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of an undergraduate degree
At least five years of executive-level leadership experience with direct accountability for organizational strategy, operations, workforce leadership, and budgeting
At least three years of managing organizational budgets exceeding $1 million
At least three years of managing procurement and contracting functions, including requests for proposals, proposal evaluation, and contract execution
Experience in establishing organizational goals and objectives and supporting teams in achieving those objectives
Experience in directly supervising employees
Demonstrated understanding of Colorado General Assembly budget processes, including fiscal year requests and allocations, fiscal note responses, and employee salary and benefit funding
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and sound judgment
Ability to appropriately manage confidential and sensitive information
Demonstrated commitment to equity, fairness, and public accountability
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse agencies, partners, and individuals

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree in public administration, business administration, nonprofit leadership, finance, data analytics, or a related field
Experience in oversight, ombudsman, investigations, compliance, or accountability work
Understanding of child-serving systems such as child welfare, behavioral health, juvenile justice, and their intersection with law and courts
Experience analyzing legislation or public policy
Experience presenting operational, budget, or program information to diverse audiences
Advanced data analytics experience
Experience working in high-visibility public sector environments