CPW BUDGET ANALYST II (Denver, CO)
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Salary
$72,264.00 - $93,948.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
PMA 32009 08/26
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Division
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Opening Date
08/24/2026
Closing Date
9/7/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Kristi Ryan kristi.ryan@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Hiring Pay Rate
Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
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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Benefits
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Department Information
OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY
Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.
We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow. 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. In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Medical and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Employee Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch) .
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (http://cpw.state.co.us/) Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.
This work unit exists to manage the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife's (CPW) finances, by developing, directing and implementing the CPW's financial planning, budgeting and evaluation programs; to direct the CPW's strategic, financial program and operational planning efforts; to establish policies and resolve issues relating to division-wide financial priorities, resource allocation, and performance evaluation; to prepare, defend and manage the CPW's annual legislative budget request; to disseminate financial information within CPW and to outside stakeholders; to evaluate CPW programs and operations; to develop long and short term financial policies and strategies for managing the CPW's finances; and to plan and coordinate budget and resource allocation activities with accounting and purchasing functions in both CPW and DNR.
Description of Job
This position exists to provide professional-level budget and policy analysis in the preparation and execution of the agency's budget. This position develops and presents a wide array of financial information, including developing models, compiling, analyzing, interpreting financial information, and ensuring the accuracy of complex inter-relational financial information, spreadsheets, and databases, and preparing schedules and reports to communicate financial information, both internally and externally. This position is a subject matter expert and, as such, designs and formulates various (proven/unproven) economic, analytical, and statistical models or algorithms as needed to meet changing budget, economic, and programmatic needs, and develops long-term financial projections, and makes recommendations for policy change.
Financial Analysis and MonitoringPerform a variety of complex and technical financial analyses, including cost estimation, expense and revenue projections, cash flow analysis, risk analysis, cost-benefit analysis, variance analysis, and other @types of supporting analysis. Develop new models and/or apply existing budgeting and accounting techniques to adequately support each analysis and meet the Division's changing needs. Provide information and/or prepare reports for management, the public, and the General Assembly that present and analyze a wide range of financial and performance data. The frequency of these various analytical tools ranges from weekly to annually. Compare budget requests to business plans, identify variances, and handle multiple @types of funding streams and limitations therein. Interpret appropriations, issue guidance to managers, and determine management information needs through the use of necessary reports. Work includes a review of agency spending authority, grant budget vs actuals, ad-hoc reporting, special projects, and chart of accounts information collection and dissemination. This information will be used by the Budget Office and management to set or adjust policies or practices within the agency.
Special Projects
Continually assess opportunities for improving work unit efficiencies; and as needed, design, implement, and communicate any identified enhancements. Take on additional responsibilities as they arise to fulfill the CPW mission and goals.TrainingAs a diverse and varied agency between the Parks, Wildlife Areas, Education, Marketing, Technology, Land Use (including the acquisition of land and water), grant programs, Terrestrial and Aquatic biology, hatchery rearing, equipment management, Capital Development, this position will be responsible for developing and implementing a consistent training program to help increase financial efficiency and mitigate potential errors in application of funding sources.Budget Office SupportProvide assistance to other Budget Office staff in making purchases, travel reimbursements, and other support functions. As a budget analyst, this will enable the position to learn firsthand how field support staff make these @types of entries, so that higher-quality customer service can be provided.Policy and Procedure DevelopmentResearch, develop, draft, and recommend any policies and procedures that are required in carrying out the fiduciary responsibility of the work unit or are requested by agency management. Analyze and determine the need for any formal policy, collaborate with stakeholders throughout the agency (internal and external), analyze issues, and draft policy formally (written and oral presentation). Communicate with management and staff to compile information and formally draft final policies. Develop, organize, and recommend updates to technical procedure manuals for the full range of processes carried out in the work unit, including annual internal and external budget development, variance analysis, database management, budget system management, fund transfer processes, and any other financial or non-reporting and management. Document processes used and decisions made, create procedures for each position function, and organize the documentation of all other procedures within the work unit.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of relevant experience in budget analysis, budget development and implementation, policy development and implementation, public or private sector financial management or administration (including budget formulation, execution, and analysis), or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
ORA combination of related education in economics, finance, statistics, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned, equal to six (6) 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
Current or former State experience relevant to this position
Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience
Experience with government finance, and/or the legislative process
Excellent oral, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Highly proficient in Microsoft products (Excel, Access, Power BI, etc.)
Complex analytical skills working with large sets of data and/or complex subjects
Required Competencies
Strong written skills with an understanding of legal and regulatory concepts and language
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to identify priorities
Ability to accomplish goals and objectives
Ability to develop effective solutions
Ability to coordinate the needs of stakeholders despite competing requirements and priorities
Ability to work in a complex political environment
Conditions of Employment
State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle.
Occasional travel and overnight stays are required for training, meetings, with CPW staff or partners, volunteer events, and similar activities.
The position may be required to work some weekends and long/odd hours.
The current work arrangement for this position is as follows: (Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change). This is a Remote/Hybrid position. Work is primarily performed from a home office, however, the selected candidate will at times report to a CPW office as directed by the Supervisor for meetings, training, and projects. Travel will be required at times around the state to support staff.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).
Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0g2QAGmusbXBJzL3HxhGitIZOEKnwhrFnx9GqVcQHA/preview?tab=t.0) , any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver's license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.
To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:
Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle
APPEAL RIGHTS:
It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, 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 acknowledgment 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
The Assessment Process
All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
Resumes, cover letters, and other attachments arenotconsidered as part of initial reviews; therefore, it is important todocument in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.
Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
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.
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 Coordinator, atdnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us
ADAAA AccommodationsAny person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and @type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
E-Verify
DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.
Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical Help
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.
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State of Colorado
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