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State of Colorado Policy Analyst & Coordinator in Denver, Colorado
Policy Analyst & Coordinator
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Policy Analyst & Coordinator
Salary
$57,250.00 - $66,950.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
EBAPOLANLCOORD_ESW08.29.24
Department
Office of the Governor
Division
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Opening Date
08/29/2024
Closing Date
9/20/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
Hiring Pay Rate
$57,250 - $66,950
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
gov_hr@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
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.
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Love Colorado? There is no better way to define your future and build your career than to work for the State of Colorado.
Finding Your Purpose
When you work for the State of Colorado, you're working to improve your community, impact the lives of those around you, and ensure that our shared natural resources will be available for generations to come.
Finding Your Passion
Each position makes a difference by helping people, enhancing our livelihood and making Colorado a better place to live. Learn more about the mission of each of our Departments and Institutions and the unique roles they serve!
Commitment to You
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and our departments encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. See what current state employees have to say about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera are committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. The Polis-Primavera administration 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, and building an economy that works for everyone.
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera serves as the second highest ranking elected or appointed official in the executive branch of the State of Colorado. The Office of the Lt. Governor works closely with the Office of the Governor to ensure the effective implementation of the Polis-Primavera Administration’s priorities. The Office of the Lt. Governor leads a broad portfolio of programs, including Aerospace and Defense, the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, the Colorado Disability Funding Committee and Disability Policy, the Office of eHealth Innovation, the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care, and Serve Colorado.
Department:
The Office of Saving People Money on Health Care (OSPMHC) plays a key rolei n the Polis - Primavera Administration's efforts to improve health care affordability for Coloradans. Under the leadership of Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, the Office works to reduce hospital and prescription drug costs, improve system transparency, and ensure access to affordable health insurance. By identifying and addressing the root causes of the challenging costs of health care, the Office is focused on ensuring every Coloradan can access the care they need, when and where they need it. As the host of the Governor's Health Cabinet Working Group, the Office also coordinates across the many state agencies that impact health care issues to save people money on health care. More can be found on the OSPMHC's website.
Description of Job
Position Title: Office of Saving People Money on Health Care (OSPMHC) Policy Analyst & Coordinator
Hiring Salary Range: $57,250 - $66,950
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Expected Annual Travel: Minimal
Summary of Functions: The Policy Analyst & Coordinator supports the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care, which is housed in the Office of the Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, with policy, logistics, and operations responsibilities.
Position Description:
The Policy Analyst & Coordinator will:
Support the OSPMHC on health policy issues (40%);
Lead OSPMHC logistics and operations (25%);
Support the Lt. Governor’s Office on health care-related community engagement operations, staffing, and logistics (25%); and
Manage the Governor’s Core 5 Health Cabinet Working Group meetings (10%).
The Policy Analyst & Coordinator will report to the Health Policy Advisor, who reports to the Senior Policy Advisor/Deputy Director of the OSPMHC. For certain work assignments, the Policy Analyst & Coordinator may work closely with other members of the Lt. Governor’s Office, the Governor’s Office, and/or state agencies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Draft policy briefs and memos in collaboration with policy staff.
Conduct research on health-related legislation, budget issues, and public policy.
Monitor health-related legislative and budget issues.
Lead OSPMHC team logistics, including scheduling and attending meetings, drafting memos, taking notes, and tracking follow up items.
Staff the Lt. Governor in health care related meetings and community engagement events, including writing briefing materials and tracking follow up items.
Support the Lt. Governor’s Office with other duties as assigned on health care engagements.
Assist with management of the Governor / Lt. Governor’s Health Cabinet meetings. This includes collaborating with state agencies, OSPMHC staff, the Lt. Governor’s Office, and the Governor’s Operations team and developing meeting materials, creating agendas and power point slides, taking notes, tracking follow ups organizing speakers, preparing briefing materials and staffing the Lt. Governor .
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Please apply if you believe would bring a unique perspective or enthusiasm to this position, even if you do not have all of the preferred qualifications/education/experience described below . We’re always looking for individuals with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Required Qualifications:
Strong analytical skills, including critical thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and effectively presenting findings for various audiences.
Strong organizational and operational skills including effective time, resource, and responsibility management.
Self-motivation to follow-up on projects, information, and issues until resolved.
Strong meeting skills, including ability to facilitate agendas, create meeting slideshows, take notes, and track follow up tasks.
Strong written communication skills and ability to create written research documents, memos, briefing materials, and reports.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to navigate work with diverse partners and many teams collaboratively, flexibly, and in an organized manner.
Required Education and Experience:
Five years of relevant experience demonstrating required qualifications for this role. Appropriate education will substitute for the preferred experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Note that the above are minimum qualifications. Additionally, we value:
Exposure to topics including health policy, health equity, and/or saving people money on health care.
Ability to manage coalitions surrounding legislative issues.
Demonstrated understanding of government structures.
Demonstrated ability to support elected officials in public forums, including active listening, logistics planning, and a high degree of professionalism.
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment, which includes a criminal background check and professional references.
Must reside in Colorado at the time of employment.
To Apply:
A resume AND cover letter must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your resume and cover letter must provide sufficient detail to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience, relevant skills, and achievements as they pertain to this position.
Supplemental Information
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
Medical, dental and vision plan coverage - including extensive prescription drug coverage (many preventive medications covered at no cost)*.
Health Savings Account (with state contribution) when electing HDHP medical coverage*.
Wellness programs - participation can reduce employee premiums*.
Short-term and optional long-term disability coverage*.
Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance*.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave)
Welcome Aboard Program - July 1, 2023.pdf
Retirement benefits** - including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans - https://www.copera.org/
Hybrid work arrangements.
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Discount Program .
Training and professional development opportunities, including reduced college tuition through CSU Global (https://csuglobal.edu/) ( contact CSU Global for latest offerings ).
Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP): offers confidential mental health counseling, professional coaching, employee mediation, 24/7 crisis support.
Free RTD EcoPass (https://www.rtd-denver.com/fares-passes/ecopass) to all eligible State Employees.
Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) Membership Eligibility.
*To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit the state’s benefits portal: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .
**For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), see COPERA for details: https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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 Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us .
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