What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Tax and Economic Development. position at State of Colorado?
Department Information
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When you work for the State of Colorado, you're working to improve your community, impact the lives of those around you, and ensure that our shared natural resources will be available for generations to come.
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Department Information
The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) advises the Governor on complex budget and policy issues. OSPB manages all aspects of the state’s budget and seeks to leverage it to the benefit of all Coloradans. OSPB staff works at the cutting edge of state issues, works closely with agency leadership throughout the state, and provides deep analysis of the tradeoffs needed to make strong budgetary recommendations for the Governor.
OSPB staff are dedicated to the development of creative and sound budgetary decisions that allow the Governor and state to achieve the goals within a sound fiscal framework. OSPB staff play critical roles in evaluating budget and policy to provide the fiscal analysis needed for senior staff to understand the tradeoffs of various decisions.
If you think you do not qualify for this position, please consider again. Our office is actively building a diverse workplace that is welcoming and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applicants who have a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, including historically marginalized populations. Research shows that people who identify as female or people of color, for example, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they are 100% qualified. With that in mind, if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you think you do not meet all qualifications listed below.
Description Of Job
Department: Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSBP)
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Posting date: Jan 21, 2025 to Feb 21, 2025
Salary Range
$111,395 to $128,104 annually, dependent on qualifications
Description Of Job
Managers supervise OSPB analysts in the development of the Governor’s annual budget proposal and the associated legislative processes. Managers help build and maintain a high performing organization and support the professional development of staff. Managers have one or more OSPB analysts who will report to them, and managers will directly report to an OSPB Deputy Director. This position will be in OSPB’s Tax and Economic Development Team and will focus on managing the team’s budgetary portfolio.
Core Competencies
Core competencies for this position include both supervisory and analytic/budget development elements.
Supervisory Core Competencies :
Leadership : Clearly communicates expectations, our administration’s goals and values in a manner and time frame that helps to ensure others' success; generates enthusiasm and commitment; provides recognition for excellent performance and “above and beyond” contributions. Maintains confidentiality whenever possible and appropriate.
Inclusion : Is respectful and inclusive of all team members and ensures that the team is respectful and inclusive of all. Understands and takes advantage of the benefits of a diverse team and viewpoints. Take immediate and appropriate action if behavior occurs that does not reflect this philosophy.
Delegation : Sees the potential in others and works actively to help develop staff members in relevant and needed areas; delegates effectively and ensures training to help ensure success; follows up and provides support as needed and appropriate.
Performance management: Develops and clearly communicates expectations for performance and provides ongoing feedback. Carefully considers, writes and delivers performance evaluations within required timeframes.
Hiring : Makes thoughtful hiring decisions, assessing candidates for current and long-range needs and ensuring a skills, culture and motivation match between the candidate and the organization. Promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in recruiting and hiring processes.
Analytic And Budget Development Core Competencies :
Advance the Governor’s agenda and promote fiscal responsibility : Advances the Governor’s agenda through innovative thinking and collaboration within the Governor’s Office and with Departments, the legislature, and other stakeholders. Recommends budget proposals that promote fiscal responsibility.
Develop and apply technical budget and policy expertise to shape decision making : Adopts a relentless curiosity to understand complex issues of budget, policy, and operational considerations for state agencies. Applies appropriate techniques to make informed recommendations to senior leaders; this may include analyses using large datasets, quantitative models, and data visualization. Works independently and offers well reasoned recommendations. Anticipates the needs of decision-makers. Seeks opportunities to assist colleagues in developing their skills and knowledge.
Demonstrate analytical rigor, precision, thoroughness, and accuracy : Considers all relevant facets of an issue and applies the appropriate analysis to each problem. Seeks accuracy and thoroughness of each aspect of analysis. Proactively applies or develops the most appropriate techniques to understand and communicate complexity in simple ways.
Cultivate collaborative relationships with internal and external partners : Solicits and considers input from internal and external partners to make budget, policy, and operational recommendations. Presents ideas clearly and effectively orally and in writing; keeps appropriate people informed.
Contribute to a professional, respectful, and welcoming office culture : Fosters a productive, constructive, and respectful working environment. Represents OSPB well in written and verbal interactions. Actively participates as part of the team; actively listens to and considers others’ ideas; and proactively generates and shares ideas. Seeks opportunities to help and support colleagues.
Roles And Responsibilities
Supervise OSPB budget and policy analysts who are direct reports:
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment and reside in Colorado once employed.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume 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.
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
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.
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) at gov_hr@state.co.us.
Love Colorado? There is no better way to define your future and build your career than to work for the State of Colorado.
Finding Your Purpose
When you work for the State of Colorado, you're working to improve your community, impact the lives of those around you, and ensure that our shared natural resources will be available for generations to come.
Finding Your Passion
Each position makes a difference by helping people, enhancing our livelihood and making Colorado a better place to live. Learn more about the mission of each of our Departments and Institutions and the unique roles they serve!
Commitment to You
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and our departments encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. See what current state employees have to say about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Department Information
The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) advises the Governor on complex budget and policy issues. OSPB manages all aspects of the state’s budget and seeks to leverage it to the benefit of all Coloradans. OSPB staff works at the cutting edge of state issues, works closely with agency leadership throughout the state, and provides deep analysis of the tradeoffs needed to make strong budgetary recommendations for the Governor.
OSPB staff are dedicated to the development of creative and sound budgetary decisions that allow the Governor and state to achieve the goals within a sound fiscal framework. OSPB staff play critical roles in evaluating budget and policy to provide the fiscal analysis needed for senior staff to understand the tradeoffs of various decisions.
If you think you do not qualify for this position, please consider again. Our office is actively building a diverse workplace that is welcoming and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applicants who have a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, including historically marginalized populations. Research shows that people who identify as female or people of color, for example, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they are 100% qualified. With that in mind, if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you think you do not meet all qualifications listed below.
Description Of Job
Department: Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSBP)
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Posting date: Jan 21, 2025 to Feb 21, 2025
Salary Range
$111,395 to $128,104 annually, dependent on qualifications
Description Of Job
Managers supervise OSPB analysts in the development of the Governor’s annual budget proposal and the associated legislative processes. Managers help build and maintain a high performing organization and support the professional development of staff. Managers have one or more OSPB analysts who will report to them, and managers will directly report to an OSPB Deputy Director. This position will be in OSPB’s Tax and Economic Development Team and will focus on managing the team’s budgetary portfolio.
Core Competencies
Core competencies for this position include both supervisory and analytic/budget development elements.
Supervisory Core Competencies :
Leadership : Clearly communicates expectations, our administration’s goals and values in a manner and time frame that helps to ensure others' success; generates enthusiasm and commitment; provides recognition for excellent performance and “above and beyond” contributions. Maintains confidentiality whenever possible and appropriate.
Inclusion : Is respectful and inclusive of all team members and ensures that the team is respectful and inclusive of all. Understands and takes advantage of the benefits of a diverse team and viewpoints. Take immediate and appropriate action if behavior occurs that does not reflect this philosophy.
Delegation : Sees the potential in others and works actively to help develop staff members in relevant and needed areas; delegates effectively and ensures training to help ensure success; follows up and provides support as needed and appropriate.
Performance management: Develops and clearly communicates expectations for performance and provides ongoing feedback. Carefully considers, writes and delivers performance evaluations within required timeframes.
Hiring : Makes thoughtful hiring decisions, assessing candidates for current and long-range needs and ensuring a skills, culture and motivation match between the candidate and the organization. Promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in recruiting and hiring processes.
Analytic And Budget Development Core Competencies :
Advance the Governor’s agenda and promote fiscal responsibility : Advances the Governor’s agenda through innovative thinking and collaboration within the Governor’s Office and with Departments, the legislature, and other stakeholders. Recommends budget proposals that promote fiscal responsibility.
Develop and apply technical budget and policy expertise to shape decision making : Adopts a relentless curiosity to understand complex issues of budget, policy, and operational considerations for state agencies. Applies appropriate techniques to make informed recommendations to senior leaders; this may include analyses using large datasets, quantitative models, and data visualization. Works independently and offers well reasoned recommendations. Anticipates the needs of decision-makers. Seeks opportunities to assist colleagues in developing their skills and knowledge.
Demonstrate analytical rigor, precision, thoroughness, and accuracy : Considers all relevant facets of an issue and applies the appropriate analysis to each problem. Seeks accuracy and thoroughness of each aspect of analysis. Proactively applies or develops the most appropriate techniques to understand and communicate complexity in simple ways.
Cultivate collaborative relationships with internal and external partners : Solicits and considers input from internal and external partners to make budget, policy, and operational recommendations. Presents ideas clearly and effectively orally and in writing; keeps appropriate people informed.
Contribute to a professional, respectful, and welcoming office culture : Fosters a productive, constructive, and respectful working environment. Represents OSPB well in written and verbal interactions. Actively participates as part of the team; actively listens to and considers others’ ideas; and proactively generates and shares ideas. Seeks opportunities to help and support colleagues.
Roles And Responsibilities
Supervise OSPB budget and policy analysts who are direct reports:
- Regularly meet with and guide analysts
- Assist analysts in identifying and implementing work streams, delegating as appropriate
- Train and support analysts to develop expertise in budget processes, analytical methods, communication skills, relationship development, and other key skills
- Regularly provide constructive feedback to analysts and assist in their professional development.
- Identify challenges, gaps, and needs in budget development and workflow processes; recommend and implement solutions
- Assist in strategic planning for the organization, including issues related to staffing, relationships with internal and external stakeholders,
- Lead work streams and complete significant work products in collaboration with deputies and analysts
- Collaborate with senior staff in the Governor’s Office, and Departments, and the General Assembly
- Seek, encourage, and listen for multiple viewpoints
- Assist in the recruiting process
- Individual analysis on high profile budget and legislative items
- Review analyst work products and work with analysts to ensure their quality and timeliness
- Elevate issues to senior OSPB leadership as appropriate and recommend solutions
- Assist analysts in troubleshooting problems, including engaging with other staff within OSPB, the Governor’s Office, departments, and the General Assembly
- Build expertise across multiple departments’ budget, policy, and operational issues
- Review department budget requests, make recommendations, conduct research, track legislative action, and collaborate with departments, Governor’s Office, and legislative staff as necessary
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- Significant related work experience in related fields such as public finance, policy analysis, economics, and public administration
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and reasoning skills
- Ability to synthesize complex data and information from a wide variety of sources
- Strong written and oral communication skills, especially with an ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely
- Excellent time management skills and ability to balance competing deadlines and priorities
- Undergraduate and/or graduate degrees with related coursework (e.g., public finance, policy analysis, economics, public administration, etc.) is preferred but not required
- Professional experience in government budgeting
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment and reside in Colorado once employed.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume 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.
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
- Retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan*, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans - https://www.copera.org/
- Medical , Dental , and Vision insurance coverage - including extensive prescription drug coverage (many preventive medications covered at no cost)
- Wellness programs - participation can reduce employee premiums
- Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
- 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
- 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 to all eligible State Employees
- Training and professional development opportunities, including reduced college tuition through CSU Global
- Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
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.
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) at gov_hr@state.co.us.
Salary : $111,395 - $128,104
