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Deputy Director CTIO, Multimodal Finance & Policy Manager - Denver

Salary

$120,000.00 - $150,276.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

HAA 50139379-11/25

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

High Performance Transportation Enterprise

Opening Date

11/10/2025

Closing Date

11/24/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

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Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

2829 W. Howard Pl, Denver, CO 80204

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Lynn Livingston, [email protected] 303=757-9110

Hiring Pay Rate

The 2025 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.

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 position is only open to Colorado state residents.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits (https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/benefits) for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/) .

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Description of Job

About the Unit

This position works in the Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE) which was created in 2009 as an independent, government-owned business within CDOT but is overseen by a separate Board of Directors that includes external stakeholders from four geographic regions appointed by the Governor. HPTE is now doing business as the Colorado Transportation Investment Office (CTIO). CTIO is an “enterprise” for purposes of Section 20 of Article X of the State Constitution as long as it retains the authority to issue revenue bonds and receives less than 10 percent of its total revenues in grants from the state and local governments.

In 2024, the Colorado legislature passed, and the Governor signed, SB 24-184, which significantly expanded CTIO’s responsibilities to include implementation of new fee funds, derived from vehicle rentals, which are dedicated to supporting the state’s transit and rail programs. The law specifically notes Front Range Passenger Rail and Mountain Rail between Denver and northwest Colorado as areas of focus for these project dollars. This law significantly expands CTIO’s already existing responsibilities to pursue transit and rail projects.

CTIO has the legal responsibility to aggressively seek out opportunities for innovative and efficient means of financing and delivering important surface transportation infrastructure projects in the state. It has the statutory power, among others, to impose tolls and other user fees, to issue bonds, and to enter into contracts with public and private entities to facilitate Public-Private Partnerships (P3s).

About the Position

The Deputy Director CTIO, Multimodal Finance & Policy Manager identifies, implements, and leverages available financial and funding resources, and oversees CTIO’s debt portfolio, to ensure that CTIO has the capacity to innovatively and efficiently incorporate new legislative priorities. This includes managing a new revenue stream of approximately $60-90 million in yearly funds to deliver transit and rail projects. This position is required to evaluate and determine how innovative finance techniques can be applied to transit and rail projects in order to accelerate projects. The Deputy provides leadership and coordination for the passenger rail planning process and relies on others outside of the Rail Team to implement its elements. This position applies an understanding of federal and state requirements, financial management best practices, to provide direction and ensure support from those outside of CTIO.

The Deputy coordinates CTIO budget activities and acts as primary business liaison to CDOT’s Division of Accounting and Finance, including the Office of the CFO, Center for Accounting, Office of Financial Management and Budget, and the Center for Procurement and Contract Services. This position ensures that CTIO staff follow all financial and budgetary policies and procedures including State Fiscal Rules.

The Deputy will work closely with the CDOT senior leadership team, including executive management. This position also develops and presents agenda items for CTIO board meetings, including ensuring that key transit and rail projects and policy matters are elevated to the board in public discussions.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Strategic Planning, Financial Planning and Management, Program Management

+ Identifies, develops, and implements a plan and guidelines for sources of CTIO funding. =

+ Primarily responsible for overseeing CTIO’s debt portfolio, which includes debt issuances in different stages.

+ Identifies best methods to incur debt that will support upcoming goals/projects, works with lenders to explore funding strategies, verifies repayments are made, and creates all necessary reporting and disclosure work for the debts.

+ Implements key strategic initiatives and identifies all available financial resources to deliver the full suite of multimodal projects including transit, rail, and express lanes.

+ Balances planning needs, available funds, project design and execution, and ultimately procurement requirements when determining which projects can be accelerated.

+ Continuously monitors CTIO’s needs and priorities, as well as best national practices being used in other states, to support the identification of projects and initiatives supportive of the Enterprise goals and objectives.

+ Primarily responsible for developing and implementing annual and monthly budget management activities for personnel and operating expenses, as well as project budgets.

+ Oversees revenue forecasting, resource allocation, and legislative analysis to ensure all financial information is accurate and consistent.

+ Tracks expenditures office-wide and in all programs, including development of standardized processes and ensuring information regarding expenditures is readily available to all applicable office staff.

+ Oversees the work of consultants, including prioritizing assignments required by the contract.

Stakeholder Engagement and Relations

+ Leads collaborative business partnership efforts with federal partners, local governments, other transit agencies, industry, trade groups, communities, and private parties.

+ Develops consensus among internal and external stakeholders to support strategies, funding, and project implementations.

+ Communicates CTIO's experience and progress to the state legislature and joint budget committee.

+ Serves on task forces, committees and working groups associated with complex and politically controversial projects and programs, along with interdepartmental groups to formulate policies and procedures for CTIO.

Policy Development

+ Ensures that CTIO conducts a comprehensive review of policies and procedures in light of the passage of SB 24-184 and any future legislation and updates them to align with legislative priority.

+ Works with CDOT divisions and teams to ensure that planning requirements are met, including transit and rail planning requirements included in SB 24-184.

+ Ensures that CTIO priorities are aligned with CDOT Ten Year Planning priorities and that staff’s focus on projects is consistent.

+ Formulates policy and financial planning considerations to bring to the CTIO Board of Directors for consideration.

+ Examines the fiscal, economic and political impacts of policy and procedural changes.

+ Prepares briefings, presentations, policy briefs, talking points or other materials as necessary.

+ Engages in strategic policy discussions with stakeholders to advance legislation.

Supervision and Human Resources Management

+ Supervises staff including

+ Administering the performance program to include providing regular performance feedback.

+ Coaching, mentoring, and training employees.

+ Monitoring work for quality control and efficiency.

+ Resolving personnel or project problems using insight and experience.

+ Implementing policies and procedures in a fair and consistent way.

+ Setting clear expectations and holding employees accountable.

+ Approving leave and training requests as well as timesheets.

Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

+ Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.

+ You will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.

+ Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range for meetings.

+ Overnight travel 1- 2 times a year to attend industry conferences.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Experience Only

Must total at least 10 years and include:

+ Experience in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, economics or a field closely related to the major job duties which included experience conducting program-level financial and policy management

+ AND at least two years of experience in both of the following:

+ public or business administration establishing high level goals and objectives

+ developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 10 years.

+ Education from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, economics or a field closely related to the major job duties be considered.

+ Experience in program-level financial and policy management which included two years in both of the following will be considered.

+ public or business administration establishing high level goals and objectives

+ developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives.

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment

+ Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will be an experienced financial and policy manager with proven ability or accomplishments in the following:

+ Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.

+ Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.

+ Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;

+ Experience with federal and state fiscal requirements and financial management best practices;

+ Extensive management experience;

+ Strong strategic planning skills and experience;

+ Comprehensive experience managing/overseeing budgets and developing financing solutions/strategies;

+ Experience with innovative financing techniques/strategies;

+ Strong policy development and management experience;

+ Strong leadership skills and experience: experience providing leadership and vision across multidisciplinary groups;

+ Ability to adapt leadership styles to various situations, modeling high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for individuals;

+ Supervisory skills and experience;

+ Experience with transportation, transit and rail projects;

+ Demonstrated experience identifying, developing, and implementing best practices in a large, complex organization;

+ Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;

+ Ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, in situations which may be politically sensitive;

+ Ability to work with diverse groups, the general public, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;

+ Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take;

+ Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills including facilitation and presentation skills;

+ Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;

+ Ability to take the initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;

+ Strong time and project management skills;

+ Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;

+ Experience with a variety of communication methods as well as organizational communication best practices;

+ Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;

+ Consultant management experience;

+ Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

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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The Colorado Constitution requires that applicants for State of Colorado positions be Colorado residents at the time the application is submitted. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?

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+ No

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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. The 2025 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".

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If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they must show the name of the school, your name, completed coursework/credit hours, and if applicable that the degree was awarded and the type and name of the degree. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

+ I am using education to meet part or all of the minimum qualifications and have attached my transcripts or official NACES credential evaluation report to my application

+ No, I have not attached transcripts to my application because I am using experience to meet the minimum qualifications.

+ I have requested my transcripts from my college/university and will email them to [email protected] within 5 business days of the close date of the job announcement.

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A chronological resume and a cover letter are required for your application to be complete. Your cover letter should describe how your experience aligns with the minimum qualifications and exceptional candidate section of this announcement. Documents must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Documents will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Did you attach a resume and a cover letter to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

+ Yes

+ No

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Please describe your experience conducting program-level financial and policy management. Please provide the names of employer(s) where you performed these responsibilities and the dates of employment (mo/yr - mo/yr). Please do not write, "See Resume"

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Please describe your experience developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives. Please provide the names of employers where your performed these responsibilities and the dates of employment (mo/yr - mo/yr). Please do not write, "See Resume"

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Please describe your experience developing and implementing innovative financing techniques/strategies.

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Please describe your experience leading collaborative business partnership efforts. Include in your answer the groups, entities with whom you collaborated.

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Please describe your supervisory experience. Include the number of staff that you supervised and the titles of positions.

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If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 is required. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

+ Yes

+ No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference

+ N/A - I am not a veteran

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Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".

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CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: • Autism • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS • Blind or low vision • Cancer • Cardiovascular or heart disease • Celiac disease • Cerebral palsy • Deaf or hard of hearing • Depression or anxiety • Diabetes • Epilepsy • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome • Intellectual disability • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs • Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, or Multiple sclerosis (MS) • Psychiatric condition, for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or major depression

+ Yes, I Have a Disability, or Have a History/Record of Having a Disability

+ No, I Don't Have a Disability, or A History/Record of Having a Disability

+ I Don't Wish To Answer

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