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State of Colorado is Hiring a Budget & Policy Analyst. Near Denver, CO
Department InformationState Of Colorado Residency RequiredNOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings. 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 Governor's staff includes offices for budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling.
Committed to Diversity - We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you’re looking for a place where you can be your authentic self at work and celebrate the uniqueness of those around you, then we want to talk to you! State of Colorado employees were asked to reflect on their experience with equity, diversity, and inclusion. Click here to learn more about their experiences Colorado For All - Colorado Employees Reflect on Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
We Offer a Generous Benefits Package Including
This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (combination of in-office and remote workplace). **Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our 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 Office of Finance has four units: Accounting and Finance, Contracts and Procurement, Budget and Audit/Compliance. The Budget unit exists to provide budgetary and financial support to CDEC; to coordinate and prepare budget reports, documents, schedule and advocate for the annual CDEC Budget Request to the Governor’s Office and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) for Long Bill appropriation and spending authority; to prepare fiscal notes for Legislative Council on impending legislation, and to determine reporting requirements in new bills passed by the Legislature. The budget and expenditure information compiled and analyzed is critical to CDEC leadership to make sound decisions.
Description Of JobThis position exists to provide professional budget, personnel, and other liaison functions to staff within the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). This position initiates, processes, and facilitates various budget procedures including, but not limited to, formulating annual budget for programs/Divisions, projecting/forecasting and monitoring staffing costs, and accurately tracking funding allocations and expenditures, and budget to actual reporting for the Division’s program leadership. This position supports a Division or Division(s) within the Department and other duties as assigned. In collaboration with the CDEC Divisions, Finance, Procurement and Contracts, and the DEDO/CFO, works to ensure that CDEC does not incur disallowed/questioned costs.
What You’ll Be Doing
Option II: Combination of Education and ExperienceGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, political science, public policy, public administration, government, or in another field of study directly related to the assignment AND Three (3) years of professional experience in budget analysis, budget projection, development, and implementation, budget formulation, execution and analysis.
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
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
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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 InformationHow 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
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.
ADAAA Accommodations: The Colorado Department of Early Childhood 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 Human Resources Specialist: ely.behrhorst@state.co .us
The Department does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
Technical AssistanceIf 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 ToOnline 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 ely.behrhorst@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.
Committed to Diversity - We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you’re looking for a place where you can be your authentic self at work and celebrate the uniqueness of those around you, then we want to talk to you! State of Colorado employees were asked to reflect on their experience with equity, diversity, and inclusion. Click here to learn more about their experiences Colorado For All - Colorado Employees Reflect on Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
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
This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (combination of in-office and remote workplace). **Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our 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 Office of Finance has four units: Accounting and Finance, Contracts and Procurement, Budget and Audit/Compliance. The Budget unit exists to provide budgetary and financial support to CDEC; to coordinate and prepare budget reports, documents, schedule and advocate for the annual CDEC Budget Request to the Governor’s Office and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) for Long Bill appropriation and spending authority; to prepare fiscal notes for Legislative Council on impending legislation, and to determine reporting requirements in new bills passed by the Legislature. The budget and expenditure information compiled and analyzed is critical to CDEC leadership to make sound decisions.
Description Of JobThis position exists to provide professional budget, personnel, and other liaison functions to staff within the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). This position initiates, processes, and facilitates various budget procedures including, but not limited to, formulating annual budget for programs/Divisions, projecting/forecasting and monitoring staffing costs, and accurately tracking funding allocations and expenditures, and budget to actual reporting for the Division’s program leadership. This position supports a Division or Division(s) within the Department and other duties as assigned. In collaboration with the CDEC Divisions, Finance, Procurement and Contracts, and the DEDO/CFO, works to ensure that CDEC does not incur disallowed/questioned costs.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Initiate and track multi-year budget projections from funds received through appropriation and/or grant awards.
- Analyze data and generate reports for various specific budget processes, standardized forms and data systems.
- Reconciles budget and expenditure issues regarding fund allocation, revenue, and staffing.
- Formulate and establish initial appropriations and monitor expenditures against initial appropriations.
- Maintain an audit trail of work performed in order to provide justifications for decision making and assumptions.
- Provide customized reports for expenses to specific fund sources and analyze data to provide recommendations to leadership for budget implementation.
- Assist in the legislative fiscal note process.
- Monitor progress of known bills and introduction of new bills in the Legislature.
- Prepare Fiscal Notes for proposed legislation, by researching and understanding the intent and effect of the legislation; identifying, validating, and documenting key program assumptions; estimating costs; estimating revenues; preparing all necessary documentation in accordance with the Legislative Council requirements and guidelines
- Track the progress and due dates of all Fiscal Notes for the program/Division(s).
- Assists in the development of fiscal notes in accordance with the Legislative Council requirements and guidelines.
- Review and analyze the program/Division’s information provided for the response to the proposed legislation.
- Develop the annual assigned division(s) budget request, including but not limited to, writing Decision Items, Capital IT Construction requests, Supplemental Requests, revenue projections and budget schedules analysis, review and completion prior to final submission.
- Drafts budget requests and completes various schedules in the annual budget submission process.
- Ensure requests align with the EDO mission and priorities.
- Submit timely and accurate annual budget.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Review and recommend new or revised internal operating processes and procedures.
- Participate on various committees, training events, special projects, and focus groups, including activities to maintain current knowledge of developments in the relevant profession. Represent CDEC on various standing or ad hoc committees.
Option II: Combination of Education and ExperienceGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, political science, public policy, public administration, government, or in another field of study directly related to the assignment AND Three (3) years of professional experience in budget analysis, budget projection, development, and implementation, budget formulation, execution and analysis.
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
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.
- Experience with Colorado Governmental budget formulation, execution, and/or analysis, accounting processes related to budget and the legislative process.
- Master’s degree in finance, accounting, public administration, business administration or closely related field
- Experience in professional budgeting, finance or grant accounting in state government
- Experience with the state of Colorado’s legislative budget process, including preparing budgeting requests and the Long Bill, submitting responses to the legislature, and experience analyzing the fiscal impact of legislation through development of fiscal notes.
- Experience with the Office of the State Planning & Budget (OSPB), the Joint Budget Committee
- Experience working with federal grants and federal Uniform Guidance and related Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars
- Experience preparing and communicating budget reports and information for public stakeholders.
- Experience with CORE.
- Experience with Colorado Common Policy
- Financial department processes: Knowledge of the different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organization, and other specificities of the financial department within an organization. Understanding of financial statements, investments, disclosing policies, etc.
- Budgetary principles: Experience with principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.
- Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
- State experience relevant to this position.
- Firm understanding on timelines for various stages of the budget submission
- Previous experience drafting/submitting budget requests and related budget schedules
- Proficiency in CORE/Info Advantage, state accounting system and reports
- Experience in development and analysis of fiscal notes
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
- Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
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 InformationHow 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.)
- If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
- If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
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.
ADAAA Accommodations: The Colorado Department of Early Childhood 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 Human Resources Specialist: ely.behrhorst@state.co .us
The Department does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
Technical AssistanceIf 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 ToOnline 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 ely.behrhorst@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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$68k-85k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/06/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/28/2024
HEADQUARTERS
FORT COLLINS, CO
SIZE
>50,000
FOUNDED
2019
CEO
DENISE SELDERS
REVENUE
$10B - $50B
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