What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technologist. position at State of Colorado?
Department Information
Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!
The Consumer Protection Section is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced person to join its team as a technologist. Technologists are technology and digital market subject matter experts who will work alongside attorneys and staff to protect Colorado consumers. This position will involve investigating, understanding and explaining technologically complex issues relating to investigations and initiatives pursued by Consumer Protection attorneys, including attorneys in the Technology & Privacy Protection Unit, Consumer Credit Unit, and Antitrust Unit. While the Technologist will not be expected to be an expert in all areas, they will be expected to learn and explain the technological intricacies of digital privacy, online data flows, online advertising, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, algorithmic design, application development, and human-computer interaction. If you're interested in putting your technology expertise to work in a public service environment, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for!
Who We Are
The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the "People's Lawyer." The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: "Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all." Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.
Visit our website to learn more: https://coag.gov/ .
Description Of Job
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Role
In this role as Technologist (Information Technology V) you will apply your technical expertise to assist in cybersecurity, data privacy, consumer fraud, and other consumer protection investigations into unfair and deceptive business practices and underlying technologies. You will be a core team member focused on identifying and responding to current and next-generation threats. This work will span a wide range of technical matters and related policy issues in the Consumer Protection Section and Department of Law as well as working with other state agencies. The Technologist will research, evaluate, and report on new and emerging technical developments relevant to the Consumer Protection units and work with legal experts on investigatory opportunities, mitigation strategies, and possible remedies. The Technologist will generally be expected to:
Experience working in a legal setting or on government or internal investigations may be helpful, but is not required. What is important to us is experience in, and enthusiasm for, technology, problem solving, and working in the public interest. We are looking for people who enjoy being part of a fun, cohesive, and dedicated team that cares deeply about their service to the State of Colorado. People in this unit are successful because they both enjoy their autonomy and thrive in a collaborative environment where people work together to help each other succeed.
Salary note: Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in the Department of Law, Consumer Protection Section.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications and Substitutions: Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any part-time experience listed will be prorated.
Experience Only
Requires eight (8) years of experience in advanced technology research, technology policy, software engineering, or information technology security, two of which must be as an expert advisor, supervisor, or work leader.
OR
Education And Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience in computer science, quantitative analysis, data science, or a related field AND four years of experience in advanced technology research, technology policy, software engineering, or information technology security, two of which must be as an expert advisor, supervisor, or work leader.
Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, the preferred applicant will also demonstrate and clearly describe the following skills and experience in their job application:
Supplemental Information
How To Apply
Required Application Materials
Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements, you will be notified that you will not proceed in the selection process for this position. If your application is rejected and you have questions, you may contact Susie Esparza at 720-508-6539 or susie.esparza @coag.gov .
Assessment Information
Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through comparative analysis of merit and fitness. Upon meeting the minimum qualifications, the next phase of the process is typically a structured application/resume review by a panel of subject matter experts against the job duties and/or preferred qualifications in this job announcement to determine technical competence, depth and breadth of experience and potential job fit.
Appeal Rights
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, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered 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 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.
WHY WORK FOR US
We Embrace Flexibility
We aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients, be efficient with our time, and support each other as team members – which also means we embrace flexible working arrangements when and where possible.
We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At the DOL, our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such, we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed, and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves, hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees, enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations, focuses on retaining our incredible talent, and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected, then DOL is your place to be!
We Have Strong Core Values
Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law, we are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, and look to improve; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other and collaborate.
We are Committed to Developing our Employees
We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further, our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing, and aimed at helping our employees grow and succeed.
We Offer Excellent Benefits
In addition to the comprehensive State of Colorado benefits package including competitive medical and dental health plans, employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans with Colorado PERA , and vacation and sick leave earned each month, there are many other unique benefits that we offer, including:
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.
The Department of Law 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 Coordinator, Julie Christopher at hr@coag.gov.
Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!
The Consumer Protection Section is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced person to join its team as a technologist. Technologists are technology and digital market subject matter experts who will work alongside attorneys and staff to protect Colorado consumers. This position will involve investigating, understanding and explaining technologically complex issues relating to investigations and initiatives pursued by Consumer Protection attorneys, including attorneys in the Technology & Privacy Protection Unit, Consumer Credit Unit, and Antitrust Unit. While the Technologist will not be expected to be an expert in all areas, they will be expected to learn and explain the technological intricacies of digital privacy, online data flows, online advertising, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, algorithmic design, application development, and human-computer interaction. If you're interested in putting your technology expertise to work in a public service environment, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for!
Who We Are
The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the "People's Lawyer." The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: "Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all." Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.
Visit our website to learn more: https://coag.gov/ .
Description Of Job
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Role
In this role as Technologist (Information Technology V) you will apply your technical expertise to assist in cybersecurity, data privacy, consumer fraud, and other consumer protection investigations into unfair and deceptive business practices and underlying technologies. You will be a core team member focused on identifying and responding to current and next-generation threats. This work will span a wide range of technical matters and related policy issues in the Consumer Protection Section and Department of Law as well as working with other state agencies. The Technologist will research, evaluate, and report on new and emerging technical developments relevant to the Consumer Protection units and work with legal experts on investigatory opportunities, mitigation strategies, and possible remedies. The Technologist will generally be expected to:
- Identify and explain complex technological elements of unfair business practices and strengthen investigations into those practices by helping to in craft targeted civil investigative demands;
- Aid in the review and analysis of data and documents related to investigations and investigative findings;
- Conduct presentations and briefings of investigative conclusions through written reports;
- Support the development of case theories and aid in the creation of effective remedies;
- Serve as an expert advisor to enforcement staff regarding technology and privacy;
- Deploy or design research methods, validation procedures, and execution plans to evaluate functionality of data privacy and data security technologies; and
- Develop technology-related policies, procedures, tools, examination techniques, and inquiry methods to be applied in connection with consumer protection.
Experience working in a legal setting or on government or internal investigations may be helpful, but is not required. What is important to us is experience in, and enthusiasm for, technology, problem solving, and working in the public interest. We are looking for people who enjoy being part of a fun, cohesive, and dedicated team that cares deeply about their service to the State of Colorado. People in this unit are successful because they both enjoy their autonomy and thrive in a collaborative environment where people work together to help each other succeed.
Salary note: Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in the Department of Law, Consumer Protection Section.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications and Substitutions: Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any part-time experience listed will be prorated.
Experience Only
Requires eight (8) years of experience in advanced technology research, technology policy, software engineering, or information technology security, two of which must be as an expert advisor, supervisor, or work leader.
OR
Education And Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience in computer science, quantitative analysis, data science, or a related field AND four years of experience in advanced technology research, technology policy, software engineering, or information technology security, two of which must be as an expert advisor, supervisor, or work leader.
Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, the preferred applicant will also demonstrate and clearly describe the following skills and experience in their job application:
- Experience using data, research, data science, or user needs to spot issues and develop solutions to novel problems.
- A graduate degree in a quantitative field or comparable experience.
- An understanding of or interest in data privacy, data security, the internet and digital markets, algorithmic discrimination, machine learning, with demonstrated expertise in at least one of these areas and willingness to gain expertise in others.
- Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to know when to ask questions.
- Interest in and/or commitment to public service and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Three or more years of specialized technical expertise in technology research, technology policy, software engineering, or security.
- Experience conducting research, auditing, testing, or forensics on systems that impact consumers and consumer privacy.
- Experience testing or implementing systems that effectuate consumer privacy choices.
- Demonstrated ability to simplify complex technical subjects and communicate them to a lay audience. Experience advising and communicating with senior leaders and stakeholders on technical concepts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of computer programming and data analysis. Experience with technical aspects of data security, app development, and networking are preferred.
- Comfort using a range of technical approaches or human-centered design methods involving quantitative and qualitative data collection efforts.
- Experience in the consulting or legal support fields, ideally related to consumer privacy and other related technology.
- Expertise examining large data sets using scripting languages and computational languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL, etc.) to investigate allegations of illegal conduct.
- Experience analyzing, collecting, and using information and data for law enforcement or investigation purposes.
- Ability to be self-directed and manage one’s own workload.
- Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
- This unit offers flexible work arrangements. New employees are generally expected to work in-office two to three days per week. Additional flexibility will be considered for employees after a successful onboarding and training period. Please note, flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs.
- Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Supplemental Information
How To Apply
Required Application Materials
- A completed State of Colorado Application- Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application provided is fully completed and clearly describes their education, training and experience as it relates to this position. Applications left blank or marked “See Resume” will not be considered.
- Resume- Applicant may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
- Cover Letter- A detailed cover letter explaining your interest in the position, any information regarding your skills, qualifications, accomplishments, etc. and how you meet the listed preferred qualifications is due at the time of application.
Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements, you will be notified that you will not proceed in the selection process for this position. If your application is rejected and you have questions, you may contact Susie Esparza at 720-508-6539 or susie.esparza @coag.gov .
Assessment Information
Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through comparative analysis of merit and fitness. Upon meeting the minimum qualifications, the next phase of the process is typically a structured application/resume review by a panel of subject matter experts against the job duties and/or preferred qualifications in this job announcement to determine technical competence, depth and breadth of experience and potential job fit.
- Technical Competence – Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.
- Depth and Breadth of Experience – Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement and demonstrates the level of responsibility assigned.
- Job Fit – Experience will be evaluated to determine how well experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.
Appeal Rights
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, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered 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 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.
WHY WORK FOR US
We Embrace Flexibility
We aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients, be efficient with our time, and support each other as team members – which also means we embrace flexible working arrangements when and where possible.
We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At the DOL, our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such, we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed, and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves, hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees, enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations, focuses on retaining our incredible talent, and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected, then DOL is your place to be!
We Have Strong Core Values
Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law, we are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, and look to improve; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other and collaborate.
We are Committed to Developing our Employees
We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further, our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing, and aimed at helping our employees grow and succeed.
We Offer Excellent Benefits
In addition to the comprehensive State of Colorado benefits package including competitive medical and dental health plans, employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans with Colorado PERA , and vacation and sick leave earned each month, there are many other unique benefits that we offer, including:
- Medical and dental health plans
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave earned each month
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness – A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal loans in a qualifying repayment plan
- Free access to an on-site fitness center
- Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 401K and 457 plans
- Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State personnel system
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program
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.
The Department of Law 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 Coordinator, Julie Christopher at hr@coag.gov.
