Term-Limited position with funding through June 30, 2028 *
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, and building an economy that works for everyone.
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.
We offer a generous benefits package including:
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision plans
State paid life insurance policy
Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)
Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
State paid short-term disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union membership
Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service?
This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (a combination of in-office and remote workplace). Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high-quality, and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education, and well-being of all Colorado's young children, their families, and early childhood professionals in all settings. CDEC provides access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and support to children, families, and early care professionals in an effort to best prepare Coloradans for future success. CDEC works with many partners, including parents, schools, child care providers, Early Childhood Councils, counties, Community Centered Boards, early intervention service providers, family resources centers, county human services, county public health, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to provide high-quality early childhood and family support programs.
The Division of Early Childhood Workforce: This division is dedicated to providing infrastructure and leadership for recruiting, retaining, and growing a diverse and highly competent early care and education workforce. The division is responsible for supporting both ongoing and temporary initiatives to support the continuous growth and development of the early childhood workforce including the Professional Development Information System (PDIS), Early Childhood Professional Credential (ECPC), Regional Coaching Network, Recruitment and Retention Initiatives, Training and Instructional Design, Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) initiatives, the Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler Care (EQ) initiative and the comprehensive efforts to improve compensation and benefits across the diverse mixed-delivery workforce. The division develops, delivers, and empowers relationship-based learning opportunities directly and through multiple partners across the state. The Division of Early Childhood Workforce includes the following three units: Professional Learning and Design Unit, Registry and Career Pathways Unit, and Strategy and System Leadership Unit.
The Strategy and System Leadership - The Compensation project team is focused on supporting implementation of an Early Educator Investment Collaborative (EEIC) grant-funded project on Compensation Innovation, which is an interagency effort to implement solutions that will increase wages and benefits across the continuum of early childhood professional roles, early learning settings, and the age range of children served. The project includes building on pilot projects and reforms to create a unifying foundation and financing mechanisms that lead to increased compensation for early childhood providers. The project components consist of seven strategies organized into four elements of the financing systems change framework: provider-oriented financing mechanisms; family-oriented financing mechanisms; workforce-oriented financing mechanisms; and system-oriented financing mechanisms.
Description of Job
What you'll be doing:
This is a new, term-limited position funded through a philanthropic grant from the Early Educator Investment Collaborative (EEIC). The grant supports states to innovatively build systemic and structural capacity to support a sustainable and equitable increase in early childhood education (ECE) workforce compensation (wages and benefits). This position will provide staff authority to lead the project management of early childhood workforce compensation and benefits grant work. Following the expiration of the grant funding in June 2028, this EEIC-funded contract position will expire unless additional funds are allocated for the position.
This position manages the Department's responsibilities as the staff authority for the implementation of the state Care Worker Tax Credit. The position implements and evaluates the Family Child Care Health Benefit Pilot. This position translates financial and budget modeling, research, and data analysis findings into implementation recommendations to support compensation and benefits projects that meet strategic early childhood education workforce goals. This position provides high-level strategic coordination for two Early Childhood Leadership Commission Working Groups - the Compensation and Benefits Working Group and the Recruitment, Retention, and Pathways Working Group.
This position provides technical guidance to the state's Workforce Evidence Building Hub vendor under this Compensation Innovation grant and reports to the Early Childhood Workforce Compensation Administrator and works closely with staff in other units within the Division and across CDEC.
Additional position duties include, but are not limited to:
Leads implementation of the state Care Worker Tax Credit for the Department, including coordinating with the Colorado Department of Revenue and the Professional Development Information System (PDIS) team to ensure appropriate and sufficient collection of information to meet statutory requirements
Leverages Care Worker Tax Credit to achieve early childhood compensation goals by increasing the number of eligible early educators and child care workers receiving the credit, including coordinating with the communications team to raise awareness of the credit
Manages and evaluates the Family Child Care Home Benefit Pilot, including providing technical assistance to participants.
Provides vendor and contract monitoring by reviewing deliverables and data quality, and escalating issues as appropriate.
Supports interagency and community partner engagement by preparing materials, data summaries, and coordinating communications.
Analyzes federal, state, and local policies affecting early childhood workforce compensation.
Reviews and synthesizes existing research and policy reports on early childhood educator compensation trends and challenges
Participates in the Compensation Community of Practice and engages with fellow participants from other states to learn more about key policies and research projects.
Stays current on emerging research and best practices in early childhood compensation.
Develops internal policy recommendations based on research findings.
Share results of research with internal and external stakeholders
Other duties as assigned
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: (New)
H1B4XXAdministrator IV (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-hr-professionals/job-classifications/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-h1b)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Experience Only: Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, Social Work, Early Childhood, or similar.
OR,
Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, Social Work, Early Childhood, or similar that equals seven (7) years.
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application and in the supplemental questions. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section and supplemental questions of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
Substitutions:
Additional related experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
Additional appropriate education in a related field may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's in Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, Social Work, Early Childhood, or similar
Highly Desired
Experience in data analysis
Experience in financial projections and cost modeling
Experience with early childhood, K-12 education, social services, or health care
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
Employees who have been disciplined, terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
This is a term-limited position with funding through June 30, 2028, and must sign a Waiver of Retention Rights at the time of hire.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or 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 under 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.
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDEC Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
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.
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.
Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.
ADAAA Accommodations:
CDEC 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 the HR Business Partner, Jenny Nguyen @Jenny.n.nguyen@state.co.us.
The Department does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
Technical Assistance:
If you experience difficulty in uploading or attaching documents to your online application, or for any other technical difficulties, call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 anytime between 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
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.
IF NOT APPLYING ON-LINE, SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Online applications are strongly preferred. If you are unable to submit an online application, please reach out to the contact listed. Please note, all applications must be received by the closing date listed on the job posting.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jenny.n.nguyen@state.co.us
METHODS OF APPOINTMENT: Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
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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Are you willing to accept an offer within the posted salary range?
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This is a term-limited position with funding through June 30, 2028. Are you still interested in moving forward with this role? Upon acceptance of an appointment, candidates will agree to sign a waiver. [Please @type "YES" in the space below to continue in the selection process.]
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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. Otherwise, please list N/A.
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This position has been designated as hybrid. The Hiring Manager will discuss the expectations and details of the schedule with you during the interview process. A workspace is provided for the employee when they come into the office, which could include a cubicle, office, or hoteling station. When required to come into the assigned state workplace, the employee is required to bear the expense of commuting. Do you understand this expectation and are you willing to meet this requirement? [Please @type "YES" in the space below in order to continue in the selection process.]
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If you are a former State of Colorado employee, please provide your EID (employee identification number will start with 99....), if not applicable @type N/A.
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What tools or software have you used for data analysis or visualization (e.g., Excel, R, Google Sheets, Tableau)? Give an example of how you used one of these tools to inform a decision or support a project.
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Identify a recent (within the last three years) state-level policy or initiative, focused on early childhood compensation or workforce development. Summarize the core components of the policy and analyze its potential relevance and application to similar efforts within Colorado.
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Describe a time when you had to coordinate with others to complete a shared project. What was your role, how did you communicate, and what did you learn from the experience?
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Describe a time when you had to analyze an incomplete or messy dataset. What steps did you take to clean, interpret, and communicate your findings?
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