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Budget Work Lead - Transfer Transparency Posting

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Budget Work Lead - Transfer Transparency Posting

Salary

$7,436.05 - $7,742.76 Monthly

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1072026800

Department

Colorado Department of Higher Education

Opening Date

01/06/2026

Closing Date

1/10/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1600 Broadway , Suite 2200

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 announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. This is a Transfer Transparency posting, an individual has been identified for this position.

The Budget Work Lead serves as a senior operational leader of the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) fiscal leadership team. This position works with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Budget Director (BD) to support a comprehensive strengthening of CDHE’s budget operations, fiscal processes, and internal capacity. This role translates strategic fiscal objectives into actionable workflows, provides daily mentorship to budget analysts, and ensures the seamless execution of CDHE’s budget lifecycle, including decision items and fiscal notes.

Supervision Exercised

This position supervises four (4) employees:(3) Budget and Policy Analysts, and (1) Budget and Contract Manager.

Scope of Responsibilities

This is a supervisory position responsible for operational oversight, leading the lifecycle of decision items, fiscal notes, and budget submissions. Team leadership: Supervise four analysts, manage workload distribution, and foster professional growth through structured mentorship. Strategic Collaboration: Work with the CFO and BD to forecast resource needs and assess fiscal risks.

Description of Job

Job Duties

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.

Leadership & Team Management

+ Leadership: Serve as a core member of the Fiscal Leadership Team, aligning daily operational workflows with the Department’s high-level strategic fiscal objectives.

+ Staff Supervision: Provide daily leadership and structured support for four budget and policy Analysts to ensure high-quality, and timely deliverables

+ Workload Management: Develop analyst portfolios and manage the distribution of assignments to maintain workload balance and team execution.

+ Mentorship: Foster a culture of professional growth by providing hands-on mentorship and constructive feedback on analytical rigor and narrative precision.

Budget Development & Oversight

+ Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of Decision Items (Dis), fiscal notes, and other budget documents to ensure smooth internal processing and clear ownership.

+ Operational Touchpoint: Lead the internal DI development and budget submission process, ensuring all products align with CDHE priorities and compliance standards.

+ External Requests: Coordinate the completion of all Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and Joint Budget Committee (JBC) requests, including Budget Data Books, Long Range Financial Plans, and Requests for information.

+ Technical Review: Provide technical guidance and quality reviews of analyst work products before they advance through the internal budget process.

+ Technical Review: Provide technical guidance and quality reviews of analyst work products before they advance through the internal budget process.

+ Portfolio Maintenance: Retain a limited individual budget portfolio to remain technically engaged while prioritizing team leadership.

Strategic Coordination & External Relations

+ Cross-Functional Alignment: Harmonize budget activities across finance, accounting, and procurement to improve accuracy and communication.

+ Partner Engagement: Collaborate with institutional partners, Chief Financial Officers, and counterparts to meet Department objectives and coordinate funding recommendations.

+ Survey & Formulas: Assist the CFO and BD in the maintenance of state’s higher education funding formula and the completion of annual finance surveys (e.g., SHEEO, NASSGAP).

+ Risk Assessment: Work with leadership to forecast resource needs, assess fiscal risks, and prepare strategic recommendations for stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Training

+ Standardization: Develop standardized procedures, work plans, and reference guides to improve consistency and preserve institutional knowledge.

+ Operational Efficiency: Identify and resolve operational barriers to improve data reliability and overall fiscal workflow.

+ Capacity Building: Lead cross-training initiatives and provide structured training on state systems and budget development best practices to increase team resilience.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Qualifications

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 administration or a related field of study.

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

Experience:

+ Two (2) years of experience in the following fields

+ Public policy development and implementation

+ State government or higher education institutional budget development, preparation, and execution

+ Supervision, including staff hiring, performance management, staff effectiveness, professional development and building team culture; including the development of personal and team based long and short-term goals.

Licenses and Certifications:

+ Valid Colorado driver’s license and compliance with all requirements for driving a state vehicle are required throughout the term of employment.

Knowledge of:

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

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

+ Colorado’s budget and legislative process, state finances, administration and allocation of funds, budget planning and management.

+ Higher education institution financial issues, the Department’s statutory authority, policies, standards and constitutional authority as it relates to higher education.

Ability to:

+ Work effectively in both independent and team situations

+ Manage sensitive issues and confidential information

+ Think critically and apply reasoning and analysis

+ 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.

+ Builds effective relationships with other state level partners including institutional Chief Financial Officers.

+ Provide excellent customer service

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in finance, accounting, public administration or a related field of study.

Substitution: Six (6) years of experience in a related field can replace the education requirement of a master’s degree.

Experience:

+ Extensive knowledge of Colorado’s budget and legislative processes, state finances, and the administration and allocation of public funds.

+ Deep understanding of state statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines relevant to higher education.

+ Proficiency in fiscal rules, GAAP principles, and internal controls.

+ Proven ability to build effective relationships with state-level partners, including institutional Chief Financial Officers.

+ Ability to take the initiative to solve complex operational problems in an innovative manner.

+ Demonstrated skill in thinking critically and applying rigorous reasoning to sensitive fiscal issues.

+ Excellence in both written and verbal communication, particularly when translating executive direction into clear operational plans.

Licenses and Certifications:

+ NA

Knowledge of:

+ Deep knowledge of Colorado’s legislative and budget processes, including the lifecycle of Decision Items and the long-range financial plan.

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

Ability to:

+ Work effectively in both independent and team situations

+ Work in an environment with a degree of ambiguity

+ Manage sensitive issues and confidential information

+ Think critically and apply reasoning and analysis

+ 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

Supplemental Information

Physical and Mental Standards (Hybrid Setting)

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 ofa 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.

+ The position may require periodic in-state and out-of-state travel requiring occasional overnight stays. The position requires the ability to travel independently through the state including overnight stays.

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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