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Legislative Analyst

Salary

$71,544.00 - $93,012.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

UHA03346 12/02/2025

Department

Department of Health Care Policy and Financing

Division

Policy and Communications Office

Opening Date

12/02/2025

Closing Date

12/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

303 E 17th Ave Denver, CO 80203

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Jessica Bosick, Talent Acquisition Specialist ~ [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

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

Due to the State's current hiring freeze, this position will not be filled until after January 1, 2026

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.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.

As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package: (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

+ PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans

+ Medical (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) , Dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) , and Vision (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/vision-insurance) insurance coverage

+ Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance)

+ Life and AD&D Insurance

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/flexible-spending-accounts) (FSAs)

+ Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

+ 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave)

+ Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees

+ Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements

+ Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

+ Free RTD EcoPass (https://www.rtd-denver.com/fares-passes/ecopass) to all eligible State Employees

+ Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) Membership Eligibility

+ Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs . https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from hybrid, to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage.

Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.

Description of Job

The Government Relations Division in the Policy, Communications & Administration Office welcomes your application for the Legislative Analyst position. This division exists to communicate on behalf of the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing with the General Assembly and to provide legislative recommendations to the Executive and Leadership Committees through research and analysis of state, local, and federal policy and issues. This position is integral to the passage of the Department’s non-fiscal legislative agenda and, at the direction of the Legislative Liaison, leads efforts to develop proposals internally, to garner legislative support, and to engage with the Governor’s office, as appropriate. This position is expected to be at the State Capitol two to three days per week during the Legislative Session and covers relevant committee hearings, and other activities.

Responsibilities in this position include:

+ Staff Authority on developing legislative materials, tracking of legislative reports and legislative requests for information, bills, implementation status of bills and budget requests, and researching and responding to constituent requests.

+ Works across the Department, developing strong relationships across all levels, including the Executive Leadership Team, the Senior Executive Team and the Executive Director.

+ Engages with the Senior Executive Team and Government Relations team to develop legislative strategy.

+ Actively keeps the Department aware and informed of legislative activities, maintains our integrity at the Capitol and away from it by providing timely responses, representing the Department well and ensuring we have implemented all bills appropriately.

+ Utilizes research and analysis skills to prepare HCPF SMEs and executives for legislative hearings by developing talking points, organizing the logistics for testimony, and providing day of support.

+ Keeps legislative calendars, hearing invites and serves as the staff lead for coordinating JBC written responses and presentation development. with keeping legislative calendars, hearing invites and serves as the staff lead for coordinating JBC written responses and presentation development.

+ Tracks all bills, throughout the legislative session, impacting the department from concept through implementation and provides updates on implementation status of bills and legislative reports.

+ Researches and analyzes existing health programs; proposals for new legislation; the impact of proposed legislation and/or bills on the Department; and recommends changes (e.g. policy, statutory, systems, programs, etc.) for improvement or action based on analyses to the Legislative Liaison and Government Relations Director.

+ Streamlines communication of complex public medical assistance programs administered by the Department, and all related policies and changes between the Department, and legislators and stakeholders.

+ High-level communication responsibilities include but are not limited to: legislative and budget proposals; health care reform implementation plans; medical program eligibility expansion and other enhancements; and designing, developing and distributing executive level communication materials such as Joint Budget Committee presentations and budget request factsheets.

+ Works with the Government Relations Director and Legislative Liaison on meeting coverage and day to day delegation of duties.

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:

H1C4XXANALYST IV (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4eWkZaX3pITkthalE/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-7JnyseeYiyxZjlARRHfAZg)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of full time professional experience in government, public policy, healthcare, government/legislative communications or related field.

OR

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Health, Business, Communications, or related field AND three (3) years of full time professional experience in government, public policy, healthcare, government/legislative communications or related field.

Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Relevanteducation will be calculated as the following:

+ An associate will count as two years of experience

+ A bachelors will count as four years of experience

+ A masters degree will count for six years of experience

+ A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Public health and Medicaid policy analysis experience

+ Experience tracking and analyzing proposed legislation, presenting findings and recommendations regarding legislative status

+ Presentation experience on health policy to various stakeholders

+ Demonstrated project management experience

+ Prior State experience related to the duties of this position

DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Professional experience is defined as experience that may include: independent judgment and discretion in performing work duties, a level of specialized knowledge, in-depth work requirements such as data gathering, analysis and interpretation, customer service across a broad range of individuals including key personnel, and/or individual accountability for results.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

+ All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.

+ Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.

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

How to Apply (https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply) (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.

Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.

Comparative Analysis Process

The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.

Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.

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.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 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, Minnie Kaur, at [email protected] .

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.

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

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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All HCPF positions are security-sensitive positions and require potential employees to undergo a criminal record background check. As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to pre-employment screening if offered the position. Are you willing to meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have any relatives or significant others working at the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing? If so, please list their names here. Otherwise, please list N/A.

03

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately. Please verify that this information is included in your application in the supplemental questions.

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing to accept an offer within the posted salary range?

+ Yes

+ No

05

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. Otherwise, please list N/A.

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List any additional relevant experience you would like us to consider in determining if you meet the qualifications of this position. Please, include the months and years relevant to the experience you describe.

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