BUDGET AND POLICY ANALYST IV
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Salary
$95,892.00 - $110,000.04 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IHA 06786 06/12/2026
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
Financial Services
Opening Date
06/17/2026
Closing Date
6/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
1575 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Gerald.Barajas@state.co.us
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
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note:This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Please Note: This position has hybrid work arrangements, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
These arrangements are subject to change.
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CDHSCareers
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
Description of Job
The Budget Unit prepares, coordinates, and monitors the CDHS operating and capital budgets. The Budget Unit is the Department's primary contact with the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and the Joint Budget Committee (JBC). The Budget Unit develops, monitors and coordinates the submission and approval of all Legislative budgets, and works with the programs to monitor current year and future year fiscal conditions.
Represent the Department as the staff authority for the department-wide budget development process. Develop, enhance, and implement processes and guidelines for the formation of the Department's annual budget request, including establishing timelines, ensuring compliance with Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and Joint Budget Committee (JBC) requirements, providing effective internal communication, preparing for budget hearings and presentations, responding to fiscal note requests, and providing technical support. Tasks include preparing instructions, creating guidance, analyzing fiscal needs, and managing progress and timelines to ensure deadlines are met
Budget Process :
Represent the Department as the staff authority for the department-wide budget development process. Develop, enhance, and implement processes and guidelines for the formation of the Department's annual budget request, including establishing timelines, ensuring compliance with Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and Joint Budget Committee (JBC) requirements, providing effective internal communication, preparing for budget hearings and presentations, and providing technical support. Tasks include preparing instructions, calendar management for stakeholders, creating guidance, and managing progress and timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
Coordinate and track deliverables (such as information requests) due to OSPB and JBC staff, including working with program staff to develop responses to requests and coordinating the review process as appropriate.
Demonstrate sophisticated communication, collaboration, and process management skills in work with internal and external partners. Regularly update internal trackers and manuals, including documenting processes and decisions made.
Other budget process tasks as assigned.
Fiscal Notes :
Responsible for the tracking and monitoring of Departmental fiscal note requests to ensure timely submission to legislative partners.
Review and coordinate fiscal note requests for potential impact to the Department.
Develop professional relationships with internal partners, legislative coordinators, Governor's Office staff, legislative staff, and other relevant stakeholders in the fiscal note process.
Policy:
Provide recommendations and policy guidance to the Budget Director, CFO, and other department leadership.
Collaborate with department staff to analyze issues, draft requests, edit documents according to established guides, identify department-wide priorities and/or concerns, and and reach resolution on policy issues
Discuss and explain agency requests and positions with internal and Governor's Office staff.
Responsible for the continued implementation and adherence to the guiding principles, roles, and responsibilities of the Department and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting.
Regularly update technical procedure manuals, including documenting processes and decisions made.
Consider the known views of the Governor, Executive Director, and Executive Management Team, criticality of the issue to the Department, and technical recommendations of subject matter experts in policy recommendations.
Act as a liaison to offices in developing budget requests, providing responses to questions, and other budget-related projects, as assigned.
Review and edit agency communication and other documents shared inside and outside the Department.
Determine key partners and nurture professional relationships to ensure optimal development and implementation of projects.
Review proposed capital construction requests and provide feedback to budget and program staff on the requests.
Other policy analysis tasks as assigned.
Budget and Financial Systems Databases:
Utilize budget and financial systems and databases which house expenditure, revenue, personnel, and other data @types.
Assist with the development of procedures for the management and department-wide utilization of these databases.
Other data, tracking, systems duties as assigned.
Other duties as assigned:
Other duties related to budget within the office
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
BUDGET & POLICY ANALYST IV (H8E4XX )Experience Only:
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years
Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two (2) years of the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications :
Demonstrates sophisticated communication, collaboration, and process management skills in work with internal and external partners.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex environment to establish priorities, coordinate and track deliverables, and plan, coordinate and monitor work of others.
Takes ownership of all responsibilities, delivers quality products within prescribed time, operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules, and takes responsibility of delegated assignments.
Ability to provide efficient and effective customer service both internally and externally.
Experience with the state budget process, including preparing budget requests, submitting responses to the legislature, and experience analyzing the fiscal impact of legislation.
Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification to be used to determine the top candidates on the referral list. (Partnership agreement 10.1.)
Conditions of Employment:
ALL CDHS employees (non-direct contact):
CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), and drug screen (commercial Driver's license)
The position will be required to attend various meetings in various locations throughout the state
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination, or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
CDHS Selection Process Explanation
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
Minimum Qualification Screening Process
A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."
You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review
After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.
Your Work Experience/Job Duties
Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.
If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.
Supplemental Questions
Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).
Appeal Rights
You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board (https://spb.colorado.gov/) website.
You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
You can find the official appeal form here (https://spb.colorado.gov/sites/spb/files/documents/Consolidated%20Appeal%20-%20Form%20-%202025.pdf) (Download PDF reader) .
You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:
By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or
Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, 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.
Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:
At (303) 866-3300, or
Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules (https://spb.colorado.gov/board-rules) webpage.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact Gerald.Barajas@state.co.us
About Us & Benefits
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS . In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) and dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance)
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home)
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs) .
Our Values
We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
ADA Accommodations
CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.
This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us .
EEO Statement
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives 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.
Additional Support For Your Application
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
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