Infrastructure Protection Analyst IV
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Infrastructure Protection Analyst IV
Salary
$71,544.00 - $93,012.00 Annually
Location
Lakewood, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
RAA DHSEM 9100 112025
Department
Department of Public Safety
Division
Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Opening Date
11/17/2025
Closing Date
12/1/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
Lakewood, CO
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Leticia Tavarez leticia.tavarez@state.co.us 720-471-9883
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
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.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
This recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months .
This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D 2025 009 due to being critical to protecting the health, life and safety of Coloradans.
This is a Grant Funded position
CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See ourEEOD Utilization Report (2020) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XM6_piWxOnO7rfbG1EDPL2vHeCcVH36/view?usp=sharing)
Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.
Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.
Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service
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.
At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!
Careers with a purpose:
If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!
We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.
You'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!
When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.
Unmatched Benefits
We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) .
Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details.
CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and four annual wellness days.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
Description of Job
DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
This position is located within the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is a dynamic and diverse team that is committed to developing, administering and coordinating comprehensive and integrated statewide emergency management and homeland security programs. The Division's work ensures the safety and security of Colorado and its infrastructure through unity of effort with local, tribal, state, federal, private, and nongovernmental partners.
Our Mission:To lead and support Colorado's effort to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to and recover from all-hazards events.
Our Vision:A prepared, safe and resilient Colorado!
Our Core Values:Service, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Vision and Excellence.
Our Guiding Principles:Results-Focused, Innovative, Service-Oriented and Employee-Centric.
Our mission is accomplished through a comprehensive and coordinated program of mitigating hazards, preparing for emergencies, preventing terrorist attacks and other criminal activity, coordinating resources for response to a disaster and supporting subsequent recovery efforts. The division also serves as the conduit for state and federal funding to prepare for and recover from all hazard events. The division accomplishes its mission through the following offices:
Director's Office
Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
Office of Grants Management (OGM)
Office of Security and Prevention (CIAC)
Office of Public Safety Communications (OPSC).
ABOUT THE WORK UNIT
The Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC) serves as the focal point within the state for receiving, analyzing and sharing threat-related information among private sector, local, tribal, and federal partners. The CIAC includes representatives from various departments and partner agencies that analyze threat information with a focus on protecting civil rights, civil liberties and privacy concerns. The CIAC also provides situational awareness and a common operating picture and coordinated information collection, analysis, and dissemination for the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS).
About the Section:
The Watch Center component operates 24/7 and supports CDPS leadership as well as other partners with overall situational awareness and real time information collection, dissemination and analysis during a critical incident affecting Colorado and will be the main point of intake and notification of incidents and emerging threats for the Department.
Safe2Tell Colorado is a school safety prevention program administered by the Colorado Attorney General's Office. The tips are received and disseminated to schools and law enforcement by CDPS
The All Threats Intelligence Unit is responsible for the collection, analysis and dissemination of all threat information for the purpose of information sharing on criminal activities and terrorism-related threats affecting Colorado. The Center collaborates with private sector, local, tribal and federal partners to support, prevent, and protect Colorado and its citizens.
The preventing targeted violence (PTV) program promotes greater resiliency of communities and community agencies through an array of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery strategies designed for early detection and prevention of targeted violent attacks. Targeted violence includes ideological and non-ideological mass attacks. The program also provides training and technical assistance to enhance awareness and prevention of targeted acts of violence. Through the development and maintaining of public-private partnerships and ongoing support of state government agencies, the program aims to expand information-sharing opportunities, enhance data collection and threat reporting to produce actionable intelligence, provide training and awareness, and adopt a layered, defense-in depth strategy to assure the resiliency of Colorado communities. PTV analysts maintain a broad scope of awareness on emerging and evolving targeted violence threats and behavioral indicators. The team works with local agencies to develop local prevention frameworks and provides continued support and guidance to local agencies as it relates to targeted violence prevention. The team also identifies community leaders and conducts community training to enhance threat reporting.
The infrastructure protection and cyber-security program promotes greater resiliency of government, non-government, and private-sector facilities, systems, assets, and employees through an array of prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery strategies designed to deter, delay, detect and defend against human threats and technological hazards, while reducing the impact of natural hazards.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Infrastructure Protection Analyst IV serves as the staff authority and technical subject matter expert for Colorado's Whole-of-State Critical Infrastructure Protection Program within the Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC). This position provides authoritative guidance, advanced analysis, and strategic direction related to the protection, resilience, and risk mitigation of Colorado's critical infrastructure sectors as defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
As the staff authority, this position possesses a unique level of expertise in infrastructure risk analysis, cross-sector interdependencies, and resilience planning that is critical to the success of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) mission. The incumbent is relied upon by CIAC and Division leadership to design, implement, and advise on statewide strategies, policies, processes, and analytical methodologies that strengthen Colorado's ability to assess, protect, and sustain critical lifeline sectors.
Operating at the process and strategic decision-making level, the Analyst IV develops, refines, and individualizes analytical frameworks to evaluate complex data from the Critical Infrastructure Reporting Tool (CIRT) and other intelligence sources. This involves formulating new approaches and guidelines when existing policy or precedent is inadequate, ensuring that risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and intelligence products reflect current and emerging threat environments.
The position provides expert consultation and technical recommendations that directly influence statewide policy and operational decisions. These recommendations are accepted on their technical merit and inform the development of protective measures, training programs, and cross-sector coordination protocols. The Analyst IV also provides professional instruction to public and private-sector partners, enabling improved awareness of sector-specific threats, vulnerabilities, and intervention strategies.
This position's outputs, and facilitates outputs with staff,-finished intelligence, risk assessments, and strategic advisories-directly support the CIAC's mission to safeguard Colorado's people infrastructure, and communities. By integrating analytical tradecraft, professional judgment, and interagency coordination, the Analyst IV ensures that Colorado's Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Program operates with the highest standards of analytical rigor, operational efficiency, and statewide impact.
Responsibilities:
Whole-of-State Critical Infrastructure Integration and Analytical Leadership
Designs, manages, and sustains the statewide analytical and geospatial framework that supports cross-sector risk assessment, interdependency mapping, and resilience planning for Colorado's critical infrastructure sectors. Leads the incorporation of ArcGIS Enterprise, CIRT, Dataminr, and related systems into the CIAC's analytical environment to create a unified operational picture of physical and cyber-infrastructure risks.
Formulates and individualizes analytical processes to evaluate complex, multi-sector datasets where no precedent exists. Develops methodologies that identify cascading effects, threat interdependencies, and resilience gaps. Develops and validates new geospatial data models, dashboards, and analytical workflows that directly support CIAC and DHSEM leadership decision-making during prevention, protection, and response operations.
Provides authoritative consultation to division and department management on analytic policy, data-governance standards, and enterprise-system integration strategies. Produces finished intelligence products, vulnerability analyses, and technical assessments accepted on technical merit as the basis for agency program and policy decisions.
This position performs more complex activities over the project and mentor staff in the Whole of State Initiative and tasks. This position understands the full scope of a fusion center so as to support the private sector, local, state, tribal, and federal partners of the CIAC to assist the Center in meeting the Center's mission. Utilizing professional judgement and advanced analytical skills, this position will communicate with leadership and potentially partners on the research methodology employed and the analytic observations of information assessed.
Program Coordination, Stakeholder Integration, and Enterprise Outreach
Leads statewide coordination and engagement to operationalize the Whole-of-State Critical Infrastructure (WoSCI) Program. Serves as the central liaison among state, local, tribal, territorial, and private-sector partners for the exchange of infrastructure data, threat information, and resilience best practices. Designs and delivers specialized training, workshops, and tabletop exercises to build partner proficiency with geospatial and analytical tools that support infrastructure protection.
Develops and manages collaborative mechanisms that synchronize CIAC analytical outputs with emergency management, cybersecurity, and sector-specific agencies. Oversees the technical and analytical integration of WoSCI capabilities into DHSEM's ArcGIS Enterprise, ensuring that datasets and dashboards are accurate, current, and accessible to authorized partners. Represents the State of Colorado in regional and national infrastructure-protection forums, presenting WoSCI methodologies, findings, and outcomes.
Participates in meetings, trainings, exercises, and coordinated operations to strengthen partnerships and advance program goals. Provides formal and informal briefings, training, and technical assistance to state agencies to enhance prevention, protection, and mitigation efforts. Integrates CIAC threat reporting for state facilities, systems, and other key resources, and supports major events such as the Infrastructure & Public Safety Summit and interagency tabletop exercises, including logistics, agendas, and post-event evaluations. Facilitates cross-sector coordination to ensure consistent practices and continuous improvement.
After Hours On-Call / Event and Incident Support/ SEOC Support
This function includes the ability to handle developing critical incidents, receiving tips and leads related to terrorism by phone, email, or website submission, and providing information to partner agencies efficiently and without delay. Additionally, provide support briefings, presentations as needed or requested by stakeholders and/or DHSEM leadership.
May serve as the on-call infrastructure assistant to support real-time incident and event response operations. Provides rapid analysis of potential impacts to critical infrastructure from natural disasters, cyber events, or intentional acts. Coordinates with CIAC Watch Center analysts, state and local emergency management, and federal partners to assess cascading effects, support situational awareness, and inform protective actions. Develops after-action intelligence summaries and contributes to improvement planning
May support activation of the State Emergency Operations Center during exercises or actual events, in accordance with the guidelines of the National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System. Performs duties as assigned within the Infrastructure Protection Branch, under the immediate direction of the DHSEM/IP Program Manager and SEOC Manager. Coordinates with emergency support function #2, Communications, to support response efforts following a major disaster, emergency, or extraordinary situation. As part of Connect Colorado, procures skilled technical personnel and equipment from the private sector to support resource requests. Performs other duties as assigned in the SEOC, with previously cleared authority by employees direct chain of command.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility negotiable.
A hybrid work model is utilized, requiring in-office attendance on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Thursday, and remote possibly available on Friday.
Emergency Activation: During State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) activations, the incumbent may be required to report to the SEOC during non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Please Note:
Application work history and supplemental questions must clearly articulate relevant professional experience as applicable to the position.
*If using education to substitute for experience a transcript as described under "Complete Applications" must be submitted at the time of application to meet this qualification.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)
Experience:
Seven (7) years of experience producing high quality written products specifically assessments, strategic and tactical intelligence and briefings.
OR
Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree and three (3) years years of experience producing high quality written products specifically assessments, strategic and tactical intelligence and briefings.
OR
A master's degree and two (2) years of experience producing high quality written products specifically assessments, strategic and tactical intelligence and briefings.
Preferred qualifications (not required)
Proven experience and expertise working with, or leading, a state-level program
Direct experience with ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise or similar geospatial systems for infrastructure mapping and situational awareness.
Experience conducting and leading physical and/or cyber infrastructure assessments to enhance security posture and preparedness against all-hazards.
Demonstrated ability to apply advanced analytical tradecraft to:
Identify and map cross-sector interdependencies and cascading effects related to critical lifeline sectors.
Produce finished intelligence products, vulnerability assessments, and strategic advisories that inform executive-level policy and operational decisions.
Experience leading coordination, training, and outreach efforts with diverse partners (state, local, tribal, territorial, and private-sector) to operationalize programs, enhance information sharing, and build partner proficiency in infrastructure protection.
Understanding of privacy, civil rights and liberties.
Currently possesses a Risk Management professional certification
State of Colorado government experience
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Requires successful completion of an extensive background investigation including reference checks, a polygraph examination, and fingerprint based criminal background check.
Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
During State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) activations, the incumbent may be required to report to the SEOC during non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
This position is grant funded, the incumbent will be required to sign a waiver of retention.
APPEAL RIGHTS
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb . A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS ASSISTANCE AND QUESTIONS
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.
Colorado Department of Public Safety 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 Resources department at Human Resources at cdps_hr@state.co.us .
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION
Applications: are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional informationmay notbe solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
Closing Date: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive. Each answer (1-4) should be no longer than two pages.
Military Veterans: If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member 4 Copy, and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veteran's preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 "State of Legal Residence" form.
Application Tips: For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view thisvideo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUwZiY6G24U&feature=emb_logo) .
Resumes, Cover Letters or other documents submitted: WillNot be reviewed, assessed, or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).
Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Transcripts from educational institutions outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
Comparative Analysis:
May include a skills assessment
Structured application review by a panel of SMEs
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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Please detail your interest in the Infrastructure Protection Analyst position, and summarize how your skills, abilities, and experience meet both the minimum requirements and the preferred qualifications listed in the job announcement.
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I understand that employees of the Colorado Department of Public Safety contribute to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit plan and do not contribute to Social Security.
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