Legislative Analyst

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

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

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. 

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. 

We are looking for a Legislative Analyst to join our Government Relations Team!

As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package:

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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage

• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• 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

• 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 to all eligible State Employees

• Credit Union of Colorado 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 fully remote, hybrid, to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage. 

The Government Relations Team serves a variety of federal and state stakeholders  across Colorado including development and execution of the Department’s state legislative agenda. As part of the Department's Policy, Communications & Administration (PCA) office, the  Legislative Analyst works other members of the Government Relations team to track and analyze legislative initiatives and provide legislative recommendations to the Executive and Leadership Teams through research and analysis of state, local, and federal policy. This team also includes the Department's Legislative Liaison (chief lobbyist) and reports to the Government Relations Director. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

The position is part of  the legislative team and is relied on by executive management to develop and implement legislative strategy and agenda. This includes:

• Conducts complex and technical research and analysis on existing health programs, proposals for new legislation, the impact of proposed legislation and/or bills on the Department, and recommends changes to the Legislative Liaison, Office Leadership, Executive Director, and Senior Executive Team (SET).
• Track bills status from concept through implementation during session and for legislation impacting the Department and Department-led efforts.
• Manage and monitor the annual legislative report cycle to ensure content meets statutory requirements, including a high-level Executive Summary.
• Attend and cover relevant legislative committee hearings and meetings with legislators, as assigned.
• Provide guidance on legislative proposals, research, and analysis to help SET prepare for hearings and advocate on behalf of the Department.
• Manage executive engagement, including maintaining legislative calendars, tracking hearing invitations, and developing executive level communication materials for the Executive Director, Senior Executive Team and Governor's Office with various stakeholders on the legislative agenda, bill status, implementation of legislation or reports
• Draft press releases, correspondence and newsletters for both internal and external audiences, including legislators, the media, stakeholders, members, and colleagues in the Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Health, Business, Communications, or related field AND at least two years of full time professional experience in government, public policy, healthcare, or related field.  

Substitutions:

Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Public health policy analysis experience in Colorado
• 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:  Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods. 

Conditions of Employment

• All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.
• Employees who have been disciplinarily 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 dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us 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.

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, Virginia Miller, at virginia.miller@state.co.us.

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

Salary : $56,028 - $72,840