Program Evaluation and Optimization Manager

Program Evaluation And Optimization Manager

Salary : $7,342.00 - $10,845.00 Monthly

Location : Denver, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : IIC 04182

Department : Colorado Department of Human Services Division OBH (Office of Behavioral Health)

Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2026

Closing Date : 1 / 29 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Mountain

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 : melissa.baca@state.co.us

How To Apply : Please submit an online application for this position at

Applications are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Description Of Job

Hybrid - Minimum 2 days on-site, 3 days remote. Please note : These working arrangements are subject to change.

What you'll be doing :

• Responsible for directing and managing all aspects of the OCFMH Data & Evaluation Team by planning, formulating, developing, implementing and facilitating projects and objectives.
• Represents CDHS, OCFMH and the Data & Evaluation Team on work groups, committees as assigned.
• Provides verbal and written communications for OCFMH Leadership and CDHS Senior Leadership.
• Ensures that assigned projects and reports meet identified milestones and deadlines.
• Participates in and coordinates the development of system changes to support successful outcomes.
• Instills a customer-service focus and accepts responsibility in maintaining respectful and professional relationships.
• Leads ongoing improvements, enhancements, updates and modifications to existing analyses, reports or data results.
• Collaborates with the OCFMH Leadership on fiscal operating budgets and legislative initiatives for new funding requests on capital and operating proposals.
• Performs and oversees the tactical planning, research and data integrity of the OCFMH Data & Evaluation Team.
• Using principles and theories of inferential and descriptive statistics, the position performs and oversees the interpretation of results and provides possible explanations for variances in the data as identified by staff.
• In coordination with the BITS / HIT Team, the position collaborates in the creation of new analytics, data extractions and queries in support of the reporting of clinical-performance data for regulatory compliance entities.
• Supervises the product of other analysts and data management professionals and communicates the advantages and disadvantages of any particular analysis strategy to MHH, OCFMH or CDHS leadership.
• Produces and oversees the production of quantitative and qualitative evaluations, analyses, narrative reports, graphs, and interpretations of agency clinical and operational-performance queries and analyses for customers at all levels within CDHS, and also for the public, Office of the Governor, and the General Assembly.
• Uses scientific methods and standardized statistical practices to research and report on mental health and substance abuse matters for the MHH's Forensic Services Division and the MHTL Homes and their patient population.
• The position coordinates and collaborates with data collection staff, stakeholders and customers within OCFMH, CDHS and other state agencies (e.g., Department of Corrections and the Office of Criminal Justice) as required.
• Supports positive customer-focused relationships with internal or external stakeholders and / or customers.
• The position ensures staff participation in group discussions or committee meetings that are relevant to the team's reporting mission.
• The position maintains a broad skill set, including knowledge of a wide variety of statistical analytic techniques, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and expertise with pertinent computer programs.
• Oversees the production of data for "R2E" performance indicator system, consent decree mandates, WPSHA, Federal Block Grants, 27-65 audit teams and other regulatory and key performance indicator metrics not otherwise produced.
• Maintains a broad skill set including knowledge of a wide variety of statistical analytic techniques, outstanding verbal and written communication skills and expertise with pertinent computer programs.
• Supervisions and leads staff in a professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

Experience Only : Eight (8) years of relevant experience in managing a team, coordinating strategy and associated actions for performance metric plans, data analysis, creation of implementation and project plans, key metric development, process improvement, and documentation or closely related field.

OR Education and Experience : A combination of education in Healthcare Administration, Business, Data Analytics or closely related field and / or relevant experience in managing a team, coordinating strategy and associated actions for performance metric plans, data analysis, creation of implementation and project plans, key metric development, process improvement, and documentation or closely related field equal to eight (8) years.

Preferred Qualifications :

Conditions Of Employment :

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40 / hrs 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.

Preferred Qualifications & Competencies :

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. 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 a review and rating of all the information you submit.

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.