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Director of Strategic Federal Funding Coordination

Salary

$145,000.00 - $156,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

EAA_DIRFFSCOFFSI_ESW05.30.25

Department

Office of the Governor

Opening Date

05/30/2025

Closing Date

6/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1313 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

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.

+ Description

+ Benefits

Department Information

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.

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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.

Department Information

The Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI)

The Governor’s Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI) works to maximize federal funding opportunities, effectively implement federal and stimulus funding, and execute strategic initiatives that build from cross-agency lessons from a coordinated response. The Office specifically works on the $8.7B in American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) Colorado received and the anticipated $10B from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (“BIL” or “IIJA”) and the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”). Through a cross-agency team and a network of local grant navigators, the Office operates as a convener of state agencies, local governments, and other entities to improve the drawdown of federal funds for Colorado while improving government systems to drive efficiencies and implement federal funding. Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives reflects the diverse work that goes beyond economic recovery including implementing long-term transformative investments of ARPA funds, maximizing IIJA/IRA opportunities to move Colorado forward, cross-agency coordination and engagement to improve systems strained by the pandemic recovery, and strategic work on Governor priorities.

Our focus is on:

+ Maximizing competitive federal funding opportunities

+ Ensuring federal and stimulus funding is spent effectively, impactfully and equitably.

+ Building upon lessons learned to improve public systems.

Description of Job

PLEASE NOTE:

This announcement is open only to eligible individuals currently employed within the Governor's Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI). The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Only applications from eligible individuals currently employed within OFFSI will be accepted.

Position Title: Director of Strategic Federal Funding Coordination

Department: Governor’s Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI)

FLSA Classification : Exempt

Organizational Relationships: This position directly reports to the Chief of OFFSI

Term-limited? This position is a term-limited position to June 30, 2027

Expected Annual Travel: minimal

Salary: $145,000-$156,000

Position Purpose: The Director of Federal Funding Strategic Coordination leads statewide efforts to support state agencies identify, secure, and coordinate the strategic implementation of federal funding opportunities. This position plays a critical role in maximizing Colorado’s access to and deployment of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds by supporting collaboration across state agencies, local governments, and Tribes.

Summary of Functions:

The position of Director of Federal Funds Strategic Coordination supports the planning, development, and implementation of the OFFSI’s strategic framework to maximize investment of Federal funds in the State of Colorado. The position reports to the Chief of OFFSI. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, a strong leader, an innovative thinker, and have the ability to work collaboratively with other state agencies, local governments, Tribes, and federal and local government partners. The ideal candidate will excel at developing and implementing programs, managing consultants and contractors, and supporting stakeholders in achieving their goals for improved infrastructure. The Director works with the leadership of OFFSI to lead Colorado’s strategy to maximize federal funds to State agencies, local governments, and private entities in Colorado. Candidates need to demonstrate emotional intelligence, including humility and empathy, self-reflection and personal growth, and a genuine willingness to receive feedback.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision and Leadership

+ The position will serve as part of the leadership team within OFFSI. In this role, the position will lead members of the OFFSI team on a variety of short-term and long-term projects.

+ Directly and through dotted line relationships supervise employees and work.

+ Lead or co-lead high-priority projects across OFFSI and partner agencies.

Maximize Federal Funding Grants for Colorado

+ Coordinates the identification and dissemination of new federal funding opportunities for State agencies and local governments by providing awareness of opportunities and support in the development and execution of grant applications.

+ Manages OFFSI’s grant and technical assistance program, including managing requests for grant writing and project planning assistance, including intake, review, and tracking of requests

+ Maintains communication with DOLA regional managers and other agency staff to ensure appropriate alignment and support

+ Ensure Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and contracts are signed with all entities receiving assistance

+ Manage task orders associated to both Thriving Communities and Grant and Technical Assistance program

Local Government Strategic Coordination

+ Oversee OFFSI’s local government engagement efforts, including a team of 12-14 contracted regional grant navigators (RGNs) to ensure they are meeting the goals of the program and delivering on their approved scopes of work.

+ Coordinate between RGNs and DOLA Regional Managers to ensure that the RGN efforts are maximized and not duplicative.

+ Coordinate with DOLA on the implementation of the local match program.

+ Offer creative ideas to better coordinate with local governments and tribes to maximize federal funding awards, protect federal awards, and improve the implementation of federal money.

+ Explore the possibility of supporting nonprofit organizations on federal issues.

+ Oversee the Thriving Communities Program (TCP) grant, including monitoring milestones and outcomes as per the work plan, managing relationships and overseeing the Thriving Communities Program Manager.

Management of the IIJA Cash Fund

+ Oversee spending, reporting, planning, and implementation of the IIJA Cash Fund, working with the Governor’s Controller to ensure proper management of the funds.

+ Support program needs for federal or state audits, JBC requests, legislator requests, or communications requests, as-needed.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Education and Experience:

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university in public administration, public policy, political science, or closely related field.

+ At least three (6) years of professional experience working directly with local governments and/or Tribes with at least (3) years of this experience working with Colorado local governments and/or Tribes.

+ At least (2) years managing a team or teams of contractors and/or consultants

+ Experience directly working with rural local governments or Tribes in Colorado

+ At least (3) years experience with federal grant writing, grant accounting, governmental auditing and/or compliance.

+ Demonstrated understanding of the funding opportunities presented by IIJA and IRA.

Conditions of employment: Must be currently employed within the Governor's Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives

Supplemental Information

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 .

Belonging and Access

The State of Colorado encourages 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.

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