- Salary
- $115k – $125k/yr
- Location
- Denver, CO, CO, US
- Workplace
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Department
- Education
- Seniority
- Director
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Colorado for All
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Colorado For All - Colorado Employee Reflections
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, making housing more affordable and available, improving public safety, and building an economy that works for everyone. The Office of the Governor's staff includes budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling.
Promotional Opportunity
This announcement is open only to eligible individuals currently employed within the Policy and Research team, Office of the Governor.
The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Only candidates currently employed within the Policy and Research team, Office of the Governor will be considered.
Department: Policy and Research
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule (Hybrid): In office at least 3 days per week; specific schedule will be determined in consultation with supervisor
Expected Annual Travel: Occasional in and out of state travel
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Director of Policy and Research in supervising policy staff and ensuring quality counsel to the Governor and other members of Senior Staff to achieve the goals of the office and advance the Governor's agenda.
- Directly advise the Director of Policy and Research, Governor, Lt. Governor and Senior Staff on general policy matters.
- Coordinate closely with senior executive staff across state agencies to ensure alignment and advancement of administration priorities.
- Coordinate closely with the Governor's legislative team and agency legislative liaisons on key agenda items and priorities in preparation for and during the legislative session.
- Support the policy and budget teams in the development of the Governor’s annual budget request.
- Engage external stakeholders as appropriate to inform and advance administration priorities.
- Assist with office communications, including talking points, press inquiries, speeches, and memos, to ensure consistency and maximize strategic opportunities.
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across diverse and intersectional policy areas.
- Ability to step outside of core competency policy areas and provide strategic guidance to the policy team on additional areas when needed.
- Adept policy advisor as demonstrated by extensive experience successfully advising elected or appointed officials on complex policy issues.
- Effective listener, strategic thinker, and collaborative problem solver who is familiar with the public sector at the state and local levels.
- Effective manager capable of supporting guidance and direction to a large team.
- Proven leader who enjoys working with others and has a demonstrated commitment to professional development and supporting colleagues as appropriate.
- Familiarity with Colorado politics and understanding of issues unique to the state.
5-7 years work related experience and Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields helpful. Public policy analysis and development skills, as demonstrated by professional and/or academic experience. Detail oriented and organized with the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Effective written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with governmental and legislative processes. Experience and expertise in policy areas of public safety and labor-related issues is preferred.
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
12 paid holidays per year
Medical and dental plans
State paid life insurance policy of a minimum of $50,000 or 1x annual salary
Choice of 2 retirement plans
401K and 457 plans
State paid Short Term Disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union Membership
RTD pass
Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.
Inclusion and Belonging
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Senior Human Resources Director) at [email protected].
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.