EDO General Administration Analyst

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

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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.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado. 

As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage

• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave

• Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees

• Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements

• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

• Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees

• Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

 information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

The work unit is within the Finance Office and exists to project, request, defend, and manage the budget for the Department administration, operations, information technology (IT) systems, indigent care programs, special financing programs, and various other assigned line items. These duties include forecasts for existing programs as well as pricing new proposals for change requests, fiscal notes and federal mandates.

We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from hybrid to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage. 

HCPF welcomes your interest in the EDO General Administration Analyst position.  This position is  a fully-operational budget and policy analyst for the Department’s Executive Director’s Office (EDO), General Administration Long Bill group. This position exists to provide budget and policy support for the Personal Services, Operating and Common Policy line items, and federal reporting required by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This position works with a complex mix of diverse funding streams ranging from matched funds, to grants, gifts, and donations. 

Responsibilities in this position include:

• Liaison between the Budget Division and the Accounting Section to coordinate the Department’s federal reporting. 
• Provides comprehensive understanding of the full range of budgeting processes and has the ability to apply these processes independently to perform duties.
• Analyzes budget and policy, projects costs, monitors program and budget dynamics, and defends the budget for areas of assigned responsibility.
• Identifies policy issues and potential budget solutions.
• Analyzes trends and budget needs, establishes measures and maintains long-range budget plans.
• Prepares extensive and complex technical estimates to be used by the Department at its Joint Budget Committee (JBC) hearing, by Legislative Council, the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), and JBC staff. Participates in all areas of budget requests, supplemental requests, annualizations, fiscal note development, and complete schedules that relate to the areas of assignment. 
• Advises management on recommended budgetary and policy changes to avoid adverse program penalties for non-compliance. 
• Statistical analysis; researching issues related to assigned budget line items; communicating with, and guiding program staff throughout the Department on correct processes; making written assumptions; calculating estimates and projections; narrating public policy impacts; and drafting budget documents as assigned.
• Identifies resource needs related to long-term business plans. 
• Develops and evaluates new models and test hypotheses to recommend for adoption department-wide, and with other departments as needed.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 

Class Code & Classification Description:
 
H8E3XX BUDGET AND POLICY ANALYST III

Minimum Qualifications:

There are two ways to qualify for this position:

Option 1:
Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of experience in quantitative, statistical, financial, or budget analysis; budget development and implementation; public or private sector management or administration including budget formulation, execution and analysis.

Option 2:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, business, finance, economics, mathematics or a closely related field;
AND
Three (3) years of professional experience in  budget analysis, budget development and implementation, policy development and implementation, public or private sector management or administration (including budget formulation, execution and analysis).

Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following:

• An associate will count as two years of experience
• A bachelors will count as four years of experience
• A masters degree will count for six years of experience
• A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience
  • Note: Per the Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your transcripts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience developing and maintaining financial forecasts, expenditure projections, and budget estimates, including analyzing historical trends and anticipating future impacts.
Experience analyzing personal services expenditures, including salary and benefit costs, employee turnover, vacancy rates, and other factors that influence personnel budgets
Experience developing financial models, conducting scenario and sensitivity analyses, and evaluating fiscal impacts on policy decisions.
Ability to communicate complex financial information, forecasts, and budgetary risks clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Experience using spreadsheet applications and financial reporting tools to analyze data, develop projections, and make recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and professional judgement to financial analysis used in recommendations
Prior state experience related to the duties of this position
Experience providing monthly reports to executive leadership
Experience with cost allocation principles
Knowledge of accounting and procurement practices; experience with and understanding of Colorado laws and regulations governing accounting and procurement


DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Professional experience is defined as experience that may include: independent judgment and discretion in performing work duties, a level of specialized knowledge, in-depth work requirements such as data gathering, analysis and interpretation, customer service across a broad range of individuals including key personnel, and/or individual accountability for results.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.
• Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.  

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

How to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.

Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.

Comparative Analysis Process

The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.

Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.

ADAAA Accommodations: 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.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 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 Coordinator, Minnie Kaur, at [email protected].

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.