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Budget and Policy Analyst

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Budget and Policy Analyst

Salary

$72,423.12 - $75,410.52 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

102120251128

Department

Colorado Department of Higher Education

Opening Date

10/21/2025

Closing Date

11/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1600 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202

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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Department Information

This role has received a waiver from the hiring freeze, from the Governor's office.

Under general supervision, the budget and policy analyst is responsible for all areas of state budget and finance in support of Colorado’s public colleges and universities, as well as the internal department budget and finance functions, including the development of state budgets (both operating and capital construction) for institutions of higher education, the administration of statewide financial aid, and other financial policy areas such as state tuition policy and the allocation of state funds amongst institutions of higher education.

This position's primary responsibility is to create and complete payment vouchers for all vendor invoices, payments, cash reimbursements, and employee travel reimbursements, maintain electronic files of payment support and track budgets for HB24-1403 Higher Ed Support for Homeless Youth, the EmpowerEd program.

Supervision Exercised

This position supervises 1 employee: one (1) Budget and Financial Accountant

Scope of Responsibilities

This intermediate level position is responsible for independently performing specialized budget and finance duties for the Department of Higher Education. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures, practices and policies of the work unit.

Description of Job

The duties listed below reflect the different types of work that may be performed. The omission of any specific duty will not prevent the assignment of work that is appropriately related to this position.

EmpowerEd Program

+ Determine the amount of funding for eligible students in the program in conjunction with institutions of higher education

+ Maintain and monitor assigned program’s email inbox, including answering program and payment questions and tracking student rosters

+ Review and reconcile statements and invoices for payment processing, resolve discrepancies, and submit payments to institutions of higher education in the state accounting system (CORE)

+ Reconcile general and grant ledger accounts relative to all expenditures and use data received from financial systems to produce information for grant management

+ Advise, correspond, and collaborate with financial leadership, administration, and staff at the institutions of higher education

General

+ Support team members and provide quality assurance in support of primary program assignments and policy areas assigned to the other Budget and Policy Analysts

+ Develop, recommend, and implement budgetary and other financial service strategies, as well as Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) and department policies and guidelines

+ Create and review internal and external budget team documents

+ Provide budget and finance data in support of department communications

+ Assist in the implementation of legislation and other special projects as assigned

Annual Budget Development

+ Assist the Budget Director with the formulation, compilation, and analysis of the Department annual budget submission to the General Assembly and in drafting and submitting the Department’s annual budget to the legislature

+ Assist the Budget Director with developing and recommending policies, processes, and systems that provide for an accurate annual budget allocation plan in compliance with state, federal, and contractual requirements

+ Assist the Budget Director with the development of the Department’s common policy request and requests for increased funding in central appropriations based upon anticipated need

+ Support the Budget Director in requesting changes to state appropriations based on any issues identified in budget monitoring, funding level changes, and the department's operational goals

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Education and Experience

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in finance, accounting, public policy, political science, higher education, economics, or a related field

Substitution: Four (4) years of experience in a related field can replace the education requirement of a bachelor’s degree

Experience:

+ Budget forecasting and modeling experience

+ Experience in any of the following: financial aid, higher education, finance, policy, or accounting

+ Experience with s takeholder engagement

Knowledge of:

+ Standard office practices, procedures, software and equipment, including the use of personal computers, telephones, Zoom, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams)

+ State statutes, rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines

Ability to:

+ Work effectively in both independent and team situations

+ Produce comprehensive analytical documents

+ Analyze financial fiscal data and program data

+ Create and deliver presentations to various audience members

+ Take the initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner

+ Communicate effectively, both written and verbally

+ Employ attention to technical detail and accuracy

+ Apply time management skills to prioritize work

+ Establish and maintain relationships with internal/external stakeholders

+ Read and interpret new and existing statutes to identify the impact of proposed legislation on the department

Supplemental Information

The physical and mental standards described here are representative of those that must typically be met by employees to perform the essential functions of this class successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Frequently sit/stand at a desk for extended periods of time

+ Frequently move from one area/building to another and sit/stand during the course of a day/week/month for meetings

+ Occasionally may push or pull an object

+ Frequently use finger dexterity and operate a keyboard

+ Regularly lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds

+ Frequently use vision to read documents, view computer screens, and see close and distant objects

+ Frequently use speech and hearing to engage in conversation, in person, and over the telephone

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquires [email protected]

Typical Working Conditions

+ The employee typically works in a standard office environment where the noise level is moderate, and the office has controlled temperatures. Works a 40-hour work week, either remotely, hybrid, or in-office, depending on the arrangement met during employment with the supervisor during normal office hours of Monday– Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

+ Job duties may occasionally require working extended hours or hours outside of the regular schedule.

Notice

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The duties, expectations, and actions listed for this role may change at any time with or without notice.

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 Colorado Department of Higher Education 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 Human Resource Director at [email protected] or call 720.264.8575.

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As a condition of employment with the Colorado Department of Higher Education you must be a resident of the state of Colorado. Do you attest that you are a resident of Colorado?

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