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Policy Analyst

Salary

$5,833.33 - $6,666.67 Monthly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

EAA_POLICYANALYST_ESW07.11.25

Department

Office of the Governor

Opening Date

07/11/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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.

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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.

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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, and building an economy that works for everyone. The Governor's staff includes offices for budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling.

Description of Job

Please note: We will begin the review of applications on July 25, 2025 and continue until a finalist is identified.

Position Description: The Governor’s Office of Policy and Research is seeking a Policy Analyst to support a policy portfolio of a range of issues including housing, home and auto insurance, and transportation, providing policy and legislative analysis and recommendations, with supervisory support from a senior member of the policy team overseeing these issue areas. The Policy Analyst also will assist with policy coordination among the broader policy office. The analyst reports to the Director of Policy and Research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The analyst maintains policy expertise, develops strategies, and is prepared to brief and advise the Governor and other administration officials concerning all the issue areas in their portfolio. The analyst will coordinate this work as needed with other policy advisors, other offices of the Governor (communications, budget, legal, etc.), and appropriate state agencies. The policy analyst will work closely with the Governor’s legislative team to help advance the Governor’s agenda during legislative sessions. Analysts must have the ability to identify and assess the role of specific policy initiatives and goals in the context of a broad agenda. They also work with key stakeholders and constituencies throughout the state to inform this work. This varies from time to time and may entail travel within the State.

Desired Skills and Competencies: Successful analysts have the ability to multitask and function effectively in a complex professional environment. They are detail-oriented analytical thinkers with well-developed decision-making, research, analytical and project management skills. They also have strong written and verbal communication skills, advanced interpersonal skills, the ability to learn quickly, and the ability to influence and persuade to affect solutions to complex problems. A well-developed familiarity with Colorado policy issues, the Governor's priorities, and state demographics is an asset.

Additional competencies should include the ability to synthesize complex information and research into concise, relevant, logical and organized formats for analysis and discussion as well as the ability to identify and resolve or minimize potential conflicts in goals and objectives, missions and agendas. The ability to work effectively in teams, a good sense of humor, and a positive attitude all are important.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Education/Experience :

+ Two 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.

+ Experience working on policy areas in the relevant portfolio, or related issues.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.

+ Familiarity with governmental and legislative processes.

+ A high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

+ Ability to identify and assess the role of specific policy initiatives and goals in the context of a broad agenda.

+ Strong organizational and communication skills.

+ Demonstrated adherence to deadlines while adapting to incoming priority changes.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment and reside in Colorado once employed.

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.

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.

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