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Budget and Financial Analyst Manager

Salary

$3,688.15 - $4,056.97 Biweekly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

FAA00535-07/22/25

Department

Department of Public Health & Environment

Division

Administration Division

Opening Date

07/22/2025

Closing Date

7/31/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

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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Department Information

This job bulletin is only open to current, permanent residents of the State of Colorado.

This is a HYBRID position (Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change).

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.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

+ Employee wellness programs and facilities

+ Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects

+ Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks

+ Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

+ Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=DPA-DHR%2FDHRLayout&cid=1213025229644&pagename=DHRWrapper) including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans

+ Medical and dental health plans (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-DHR/DHR/1236690495481)

+ Paid life insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage

+ 10 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off

+ Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees

+ Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs

+ Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and

+ A variety of employee resource groups

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to:https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch

Description of Job

About The Work Unit:

The Financial Services unit exists to provide financial accounting, fiscal, and budget and reporting services in support of the mission of CDPHE. The services provided include: budget submission, implementation and management; financial analysis; accounts payable processing; billings and collections for fees, licenses and penalties; payroll and timekeeping, and payroll cost distribution/allocation; grants financial management, and grants and contracts processing; general ledger; financial and data reporting and analysis; and enforcement of the state and federal fiscal rules and regulations, department policies and procedures\, and application of accounting standards as set forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Per the FY2023-24 budget appropriation, the department consists of staff of approximately 1,700 employees whose activities are funded by monies from a significant number of sources and amounting to over $756 million annually.

The Financial Services Budget Office work unit exists to develop, defend, and implement the Department's annual budget submission that supports the financial needs of all of the Department's divisions. The duties of the Budget Office are divided into two main areas: budget development and budget execution. For the budget execution function, the Budget Office reviews and monitors budget-to-actual spending trends, cash fund balance reports, and grant spending to help ensure that funds are being managed efficiently and effectively throughout the year. The Office also coordinates fiscal note review and analysis during the Legislative Session, and conducts other analysis as needed such as providing responses to open records requests and Executive and Legislative Branch requests.

What You Will Be Doing:

This position exists to provide budget analysis and oversight for the Department including:

+ Capital and Common Policy Lead – As Staff Authority, acts as an expert in developing and analyzing Capital and Common Policy request preparation and review as well as supporting the development and implementation of the Department's Operational Plan, Facility Master Plan, Facility Program Plans, Common Policy, and IT Capital Budgeting.

+ Budget Operations Lead – Serves as budget unit operations lead, ensuring major functions of the unit are performed timely and accurately. As Staff Authority, operates as Work Lead for 2.0 BA FTE.

+ As Operations Lead, helps manage the annual budget submission from formation at the divisional level through submission and defense of the requests in documents and responses to the Governor’s Budget Office and the Legislature.

+ Serves as the lead analyst and manager for creating the Total Compensation Budget and the required allocations of POTS and other central budget allocations.

+ Budget Communications Coordinator – Coordinates programmatic and Departmental responses to OSPB and JBC inquiries as well as serves as the backup contact for the Budget Director.

+ Senior Fiscal Note Analysis and Backup Coordinator - Assists with fiscal note coordination and preparation for special bills during the Legislative Session. Acts as an expert in fiscal note analysis.

+ Performs Special Projects to assist the Budget Director as needed.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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:

H8E4XXBUDGET AND POLICY ANALYST IV (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUD9Bt4G-21M3UxVWxyZG1xelE/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-bZbD1mu50TvsRK8Q7ZFFqQ)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Eight (8) years of relevant experience in budget analysis, budget development and implementation, policy development and implementation, public or private sector management, or administration and must have included budget formulation, execution and analysis.

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Education and Experience:

A combination of related education in accounting, business, business administration, finance, public administration, or closely related field and/or relevant experience in budget analysis, budget development and implementation, policy development and implementation, public or private sector management, or administration and must have included budget formulation, execution and analysis equal to eight (8) years

Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two (2) years of the required experience

**This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application.

"See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable).**

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:

+ Previous state government budgeting and legislative experience

+ Budgeting experience in a large organization with budget amounts of $50 million or greater

+ Ability to assemble financials from a variety of sources and organize data into compelling reports to analyze obtain business objectives

+ Knowledge of the federal cost principles and grant management requirements

+ Knowledge of and experience with the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) and Performance Budgeting (PB) or similar governmental financial management system

+ Knowledge of the procedures and forms utilized by the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB)

+ Knowledge of the Fiscal Rules for Colorado

+ Prior experience supporting, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with Federal and State contracts, grants and funding streams

+ Ability to analyze data and use the data to persuade others and gain cooperation

+ Knowledge of the legislative budgeting and fiscal note processes

+ Prior experience in policy and financial analysis related to health and/or environmental issues

Conditions of Employment:

Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.

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 .

Supplemental Information

A complete application packet must include:

+ A completed State of Colorado application.

+ If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

+ A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.

+ If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

+ All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

+ Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

+ Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

+ A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

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.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 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, Daniel Mckenna at [email protected] or call 303-692-6319.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first- ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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This position requires educational transcripts be submitted if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position or for the substitution of education for some experience. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications or substitution for this position, a copy of your unofficial (or official) transcript is required by the application deadline. You must attach this transcript to your application electronically. Have you attached your transcripts?

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Applicants for State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?

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Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment background check?

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This posting requires a cover letter at the time of application - have you attached your cover letter? Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete and not moved forward in the recruitment process. Cover letters will not be accepted after closing.

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This position has been designated as hybrid. The Hiring Manager will discuss the expectations and details of the schedule with you during the interview process. A hybrid position can work a portion of the time from home and a portion of the time in the state workplace location. A workspace is provided for the employee when they come into the office, which could include a cubicle, office, or hoteling station. When required to come into the assigned state workplace, the employee is required to bear the expense of commuting. Do you understand this expectation and are you willing to meet this requirement?

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Please describe your procedure to monitor a budget. What actions have you taken when monitoring identifies noncompliance that address the problem while maintaining a positive working relationship with colleagues who may be affected?

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Please describe in detail your professional experience working with budget analysis or budget management or legislative impact analysis, including describing the annual dollar amount of the budget, your role within the budget analysis, supervision, and budget setting process, and the most challenging aspect of the work that you encountered.

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Please provide an example of how you applied your budget or analytical skills to solve a specific budget or policy problem.

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