Local Government Federal Funding Advisor (internal candidates only)
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Salary
$100,000.00 - $105,000.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
EAAFEDFUNDADVESW05.27.26
Department
Office of the Governor
Opening Date
05/27/2026
Closing Date
5/30/2026 3:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
1575 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
gov_hr@state.co.us
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
Colorado For All - Colorado Employee Reflections (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAPo-IRsOZU&t=3s)
At the State of Colorado, we value our employees! We understand that an engaged workforce is vital to ensuring the state government is bold, consistent, and joyous as it conducts the business of Colorado. Like many employers, the State of Colorado is challenged with attracting and retaining the best and brightest employees. To meet the challenge, the State has embarked on a journey to increase the profile of the State of Colorado as an Employer of Choice. The State's 2021 strategic plan focuses on select steps over the next three years to increase the State's profile as an Employer of Choice. The goal is simple: "to provide a great professional environment and culture that attracts and retains the best and brightest to our workforce."
The Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives
The Governor's Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI) drives Colorado's strategic use of federal resources by maximizing funding opportunities, overseeing implementation of stimulus dollars, and translating cross-agency lessons into coordinated action. OFFSI currently manages $8.7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations and supports the deployment of roughly $10 billion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
By convening a cross-agency team alongside a statewide network of local grant navigators, OFFSI accelerates the drawdown of federal funds while modernizing government systems to boost efficiency and impact. Our work extends beyond immediate economic recovery-implementing long-term ARPA investments, harnessing IIJA/IRA opportunities to propel Colorado forward, strengthening pandemic-strained systems, and advancing the Governor's strategic priorities.
Internal Opportunity
The announcement is for transparency purposes only and to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
This announcement is specific to individual(s) currently employed within the Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Inititaves, Office of the Governor.
Only applications from individual(s) employed within this unit will be accepted.
Description of Job
Position Title: Local Government Federal Funding Advisor
FLSA Classification: Exempt (not eligible for overtime pay)
Expected Annual Travel: Occasional Travel as needed
Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangements
This is a term-limited position; continued employment is contingent upon the ongoing availability funding and may be subject to change following a gubernatorial administration transition.
As a Local Government Federal Funding Advisor within OFFSI, you will partner with state agencies and local jurisdictions-especially rural and resource-constrained communities-to navigate federal policy shifts, identify funding pathways, and serve as the point person for local government questions as it relates to federal changes. Drawing on state agency and OFFSI's subject-matter experts, you will provide hands-on support in:
Federal policy analysis and opportunity identification/research
Project management and milestone tracking
Peer learning initiatives, trainings, and capacity-building activities
You excel at building trust with diverse stakeholders, thrive in a collaborative environment, and bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach to advancing Colorado's federal funding goals.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Assistance
Act as primary liaison for local governments needing support as it relates to federal policy, grant contracts, budget implications, etc.
Understand and communicate to stakeholders how funding pools have changed and federal priorities have shifted
Coordinate with state agencies, the Department of Local Affairs, and OFFSI team members to resolve stakeholder needs.
Facilitate cross-jurisdictional collaborations for competitive funding proposals.
Create systems that support non-entitlement units to be proactive in preparing and submitting ARPA reporting into the US Treasury portal before the deadline.
Supporting DOLA regional managers in identifying and navigating relevant federal funding opportunities
Researching the status of federal funding opportunities and helping local governments determine application status
Direct local governments to resources and programs that benefit their projects and goals
Training and Capacity Building
Design and deliver webinars, workshops, and peer-learning networks on topics such as:
Grant contract and funding changes
Federal and state budget impacts
Identification support of alternative funding streams for critical local government projects.
Participate in Department of Local Affairs convenings and integrate shared strategies.
Maintain a forward-looking calendar of anticipated Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs), regulatory comment periods, and interim guidance releases-so local partners can "get in line" early.
Issue Tracking, Reporting, Communications
Develop a simple "audit readiness" toolkit and run periodic peer-review clinics so local governments can confidently prepare for close-outs, single audits (A-133), and Treasury monitoring visits.
Monitor and report on emerging federal policy and funding issues affecting local governments.
Establish metrics and milestones for technical assistance initiatives.
Collaborate with the Communications Team to craft timely briefs, newsletters, and web content.
Support the Grant Writing and Technical Assistance Program, Local Match Assistance Program, Regional Grant Navigators, and IIJA Cash Fund.
Develop executive-ready reporting materials, strategic briefs, and performance summaries that communicate program impact, emerging risks, and funding opportunities to leadership and stakeholders
IIJA Cash Fund Strategy, Fiscal Oversight & Performance Management
Lead programmatic tracking and reconciliation of IIJA Cash Fund expenditures in partnership with Finance, OSPB, and OFFSI leadership to ensure alignment between CORE financial reporting and program implementation tracking.
Work directly with finance team to reconcile expenditures, encumbrances, obligations, and programmatic delivery milestones, identifying discrepancies and improving fiscal transparency.
Support the development and maintenance of return on investment dashboard, reporting tools, and internal controls that provide accurate, real-time visibility into IIJA Cash Fund spending, implementation progress, and risk areas.
Lead return-on-investment (ROI) development, tracking, and performance monitoring for IIJA Cash Fund investments, including establishment of measurable outcomes, impact metrics, and reporting methodologies.
Support legislative reporting, executive briefings, budget development, and strategic analyses related to IIJA Cash Fund expenditures, outcomes, and future funding recommendations.
Monitor implementation timelines, compliance requirements, and performance milestones to proactively identify barriers, flag underperformance, and recommend corrective actions.
Local Legal Protection Initiative
Lead implementation of Colorado's Local Legal Protection Initiative, a statewide program designed to provide legal guidance and strategic support to local governments and nonprofits in navigating federal funding changes, compliance obligations, and associated legal risks.
Oversee day-to-day program operations, including consultant management, work plan execution, deliverable oversight, and coordination of technical and legal support services provided through contracted partners.
Serve as the primary liaison for interagency coordination with Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), managing partnership implementation and ensuring alignment with the Interagency Agreement governing fund administration and invoice processing.
Direct program financial management, including invoice review and approval workflows, budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, reconciliation of program costs, and coordination with DOLA finance staff to ensure accurate fiscal stewardship of program resources.
Develop and maintain programmatic tracking systems to monitor contract performance, financial obligations, deliverables, milestones, and overall initiative outcomes.
Provide strategic oversight of consultant scopes of work, ensuring contractor activities remain aligned with state priorities, contractual requirements, and program objectives.
Lead initial program design and scope development, including defining program purpose, operational framework, eligible services, and implementation strategy to establish a scalable statewide support model.
Support DOLA procurement and contracting processes, including development of procurement materials, scope refinement, vendor coordination, contract implementation planning, and ongoing contract administration.
Coordinate across state agencies, philanthropic partners, consultants, and local government stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery and alignment with broader statewide federal funds strategy.
Identify operational risks, implementation barriers, and process improvement opportunities, and develop solutions to strengthen program delivery, accountability, and long-term sustainability.
Produce executive briefings, implementation updates, and performance reporting related to program operations, financial status, and strategic outcomes for leadership review.
Manage and fulfill all reporting and accountability requirements associated with philanthropic sponsorships, including tracking program performance, compiling financial and programmatic updates, coordinating required deliverables, and serving as the primary point of contact for sponsor reporting and compliance.
Other Local Government Coordination
Share lessons learned and best practices with Regional Grant Navigators and DOLA Regional Managers.
Support the Thriving Communities Program Manager to identify targeted opportunities in southeast Colorado.
Contribute to OFFSI strategic initiatives as directed by the Director of Strategic Federal Funding Coordination and OFFSI leadership
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, this position requires:
At least four (4) years* of professional experience working on the implementation, financing, and or technical assistance for transportation or other infrastructure or community development projects; AND
Demonstrated ability to produce professional communications through email, phone, video, and in-person meetings; AND
Understanding of and commitment to rural development and equity as demonstrated through work, education, and/or lived experience
*Note: A degree from an accredited college or university or specialized training in fields relevant to this position may substitute for related occupational experience on a year-for-year basis up to two years.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
Direct experience with federal policy analysis and federal grant management.
Strong grant-writing and budget-development skills.
Experience designing and delivering training or peer-learning programs.
Track record working with rural or resource-constrained local governments.
Experience working withSAM.gov,Grants.govand US Treasury portal
Conditions of Employment: This announcement is specific to individual(s) currently employed within the Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Inititaves, Office of the Governor. Only applications from individual(s) employed within this unit will be accepted.
Supplemental Information
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
Medical, dental and vision plan coverage - including extensive prescription drug coverage (many preventive medications covered at no cost)*.
Health Savings Account (with state contribution) when electing HDHP medical coverage*.
Wellness programs - participation can reduce employee premiums*.
Short-term and optional long-term disability coverage*.
Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance*.
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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave)
13.33 hours of Annual leave and 6.66 hours of sick leave accrued each month.
Welcome Aboard Program - July 1, 2023.pdf (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ecipGuhPFuTDU9lhtwnalqBZQQMqOP1-/view)
Retirement benefits** - including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans - https://www.copera.org/
Remote or hybrid work arrangements.
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Discount Program .
Training and professional development opportunities, including reduced college tuition through CSU Global (https://csuglobal.edu/) (contact CSU Global for latest offerings).
Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP): offers confidential mental health counseling, professional coaching, employee mediation, 24/7 crisis support.
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.
*To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit the state's benefits portal: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .
**For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), see COPERA for details: https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates
Inclusion and Belonging
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.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor 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 Staffing Coordinator (the Senior Human Resources Director) at gov_hr@state.co.us.
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