Deputy Director of Operations
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Salary
$95,000.00 - $105,000.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
EDADepDrOpps6/8/26
Department
Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Opening Date
06/08/2026
Closing Date
6/11/2026 11:59 AM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
1600 Broadway, Denver, CO 80210, USA
Department Contact Information
oedit.info@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.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
The Governor's Office of Economic Development and International Trade ("OEDIT") was created to foster a positive business climate that encourages quality economic development through support of local and regional economic development activities throughout the State of Colorado. A comprehensive slate of programs within OEDIT's divisions work together to offer economic development services for all Colorado businesses - new and expanding, traditional and emerging, small and large - including retention programs to ensure continued competitiveness of Colorado's economic base, and job training to keep Colorado's workforce the best in the nation.
Description of Job
NOTE: This posting is open only to individuals on a promotional list of the listed department. The posting is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Applications from individuals not on the department promotional list will not be accepted.
POSITION
The Deputy Operations Director manages and provides strategic oversight over business and IT operations, performance management, and employee engagement and retention activities for the organization. The incumbent in this role must have excellent communication and organizational skills, analytical ability, and experience with project management. This position oversees the Front Desk/Operations Coordinator, and Salesforce staff, with direct supervision over the Senior Salesforce Administrator. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations/Special Projects:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the office including managing the Front Desk/Operations Coordinator who oversees security, fleet vehicles, and other office operations.
Build and modify operational processes to further business efficiencies and ensure compliance with state policies.
Assist the Operations Director with management and decision making of the administrative/operations budget.
Provide project management and change management support to the operation team's projects/initiatives.
Provide operations training for new employees.
Performance Planning and Management:
Oversee the SMART Act Performance Planning process including SMART goal development, identifying lead and lag measures, developing strategies and mapping out a plan for goal achievement and tracking.
Ensure SMART Act compliance for performance plans and reporting
Manage the monthly, quarterly and annual data and goal reporting submissions, tracking progress toward OEDIT's goals and the Governor's Bold Priorities
Create materials and prepare the Executive Director to testify at the annual SMART Act hearing.
Collaborate with OEDIT leadership and staff to ensure divisional goal alignment with OEDIT's overarching mission and goals.
Manage tracking and submission for all stimulus related programs.
Product/IT Director:
Provide strategic oversight of the Salesforce administration team, with direct supervision of the Senior Salesforce Administrator.
Serve as the main point of contact between OEDIT and the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT), working closely with the Governor's Office IT Director to support IT operations and strategic projects/initiatives.
Provide project management support for significant IT initiatives.
Track and manage all IT assets and purchases, (hardware, software, licenses, etc) office wide.
Assist and sign off on IT Procurements.
Employee Engagement and Training Management:
Oversee the planning, development, and facilitation of programs and strategies that support employee engagement and retention. (staff retreats, lunch and learns, OEDIT impact tours, OEDITConnect events, etc)
Provide staff training including:
Change Management Trainings (Prosci)
Emerging Leaders Program (SOC)
Additional training as they become available through SOC
Co-manage the OEDIT ALL-IN program with OEDIT's HR team.
Create and manage operations training hosted on OEDIT's LMS.
Participate on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Effective oral and written communication ability. Must communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including OEDIT leadership, employees, other State agencies, and external stakeholders.
Provide continuous effort to improve operations, streamline processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service
Experience with project management, execution and completion.
Ability to analyze training needs/requirements and to make suggestions and action plans
Ability to conduct research for special projects, respond timely to inquiries, and present written/ oral briefings
Ability to work with details and time-sensitive issues
Good decision-making skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or related fields, preferred.
7+ Years in an operations focused position.
Related occupational experience or a combination of education and relevant, proven experience in comparable fields will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Supplemental Information
Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 Annually
This position is considered non-classified, which means the position is not part of the Colorado State Personnel System. Therefore, the individual appointed to this position is considered at-will, and is not covered by the State Personnel Rules or the State Classification System. However, this position does come with the same benefits (retirement, insurance, etc.) as every other State employee, and with the same opportunities, pride and passion that comes with working for the great State of Colorado. Even though employment is at-will, non-classified positions have protections against discrimination and retaliation in state and federal employment laws. "At-will" employment means that either the employee or the State may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason or no reason, with or without notice or cause, as long as no federal or state law is violated.
A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
Benefits
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers generous benefits to full-time employees including:
Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month
11 paid holidays per year
Medical plans - choice of Cigna or Kaiser; several plan options (including High Deductible Health Plan with HSA); most plans offered with significant state contribution towards premium
Dental and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts
State-paid life insurance policy of $50,000
Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined contribution or defined benefit) with generous state contribution
Optional 401(k) and 457 plans for additional retirement savings
State-paid short-term disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
Membership opportunity with the Credit Union of Colorado
RTD (transit) EcoPass
Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
To learn more about the "State of Colorado For All", visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion website (https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi) .
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 Director of Human Resources: jennifer.salvatore@state.co.us
Application
Your application must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
Due to the large volume of resumes we receive, we do not acknowledge receipt of each application and are unable to give status updates. If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the requirements of the position, a member of the recruiting staff will contact you to further discuss the career opportunity.
Employer
State of Colorado
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