Budget & Policy Analyst V
This position is open only to current Colorado state residents. A list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.
Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.
Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.
Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
At CDPS, our culture is driven by our commitment to creating a safer Colorado and guided by a public service focus. We strive to provide effective solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans. We model a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth for our employees. We maintain a professional and inclusive workplace.
Careers with a purpose:
If you are passionate about public safety and public service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, consider joining CDPS. Our team at CDPS consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.
We are committed to providing public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads, preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters such as floods and wildland fires, disaster recovery, combating crime, promoting school safety, and victim services.
Classification and Salary: Budget & Policy Analyst V Anticipated Hiring Range: $8,898 - $11,568/month; $106,776 - $138,816/year Full Salary Range: $8,898 - $14,238/month; $106,776 - $170,856/year
We provide a wide range of benefits to our employees.
- Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
- Eligible employees receive Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to their annual earnings subject to a minimum benefit of $50,000 and a maximum of $250,000. Basic Life and AD&D are provided by the State of Colorado at no cost to employees.
- The State of Colorado's Wellness Program, State of Health, is a no-cost, year-long program that supports an employee's health and wellness goals. This program offers personalized health coaching, skill groups and more. Participants can earn a $20 per month health insurance premium discount.
- Through BenefitHub, State of Colorado employees have access to discounts, promotions and special programs from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, travel and entertainment venues throughout Colorado and across the country.
- State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
- Eligible employees have access to medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
- Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
- We offer excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details.
- We provide generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days.
- The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
- Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
- We offer Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits.
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The Executive Director's Office (EDO) is the backbone of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, providing effective administrative and management services to the Department's operating divisions.
The EDO includes the following:
- The Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director Oversees strategic direction and operations for the department.
- Administrative Services Office - Provides division and department-level administrative and support functions encompassing accounting, purchasing and contracts, budget, logistics services (fleet, warehousing, material management, and fabrication) and property services (property management, leasing, facilities maintenance, construction project management and insurance programs) to support the operations and programs of CDPS divisions.
- Human Resources Office - Supports the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, benefits management, personnel actions, payroll, and all other human resources functions.
- Compliance Office Manages Departmental Policy, Risk Management, Worker's Compensation Program, Workplace Investigations, Internal Auditing, Rulemaking, and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements and the State's LESO 1033/1122 programs.
- Colorado Integrated Criminal Justice Information Systems develops cost-effective information-sharing services to provide access for criminal justice agencies while maintaining information security. CICJIS is a collaborative program designed to facilitate information sharing at key decision points in the criminal justice process. There are five participating CICJIS agencies: the Department of Corrections, the Judicial, the Colorado District Attorney's Council, the Division of Youth Corrections, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
- Office of School Safety assists local schools and communities to create safe and positive school climates for pre-k through higher education schools in Colorado.
The Administrative Services Office provides internal administrative support to the Divisions within CDPS and includes the following sections:
- Chief Administrative Officer's office
- Accounting Services and Commercial Cards led by the Controller
- Budget and Policy led by the Budget Director
- Purchasing and Contracts by the Purchasing Director
- Logistics Services Section led by the Logistics Director
- Property Services Section led by the Property Services Director
Work Environment
- Hybrid, two days in the Lakewood office minimum
- Work unit core business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility available
About the Job
This position reports to the Budget Director and responsible for administration of a wide variety of department level ancillary programs and support services for the Administrative Services Office and for the supervision of division Budget Director staff. This position serves as a fully functioning deputy to the Department Budget Director who manages the Budget and Policy Unit as such specific duties occasionally include tasks typically performed by the Department Budget Director to include meeting demands of staff, stakeholders, and oversight bodies such as Legislative Council staff, Office of State Planning and Budgeting and the Joint Budget Committee staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Annual Budget Request and Fiscal Note Tracking This position is deputy for the Department Budget Director and assists with any or all of the duties and responsibilities of the Department Budget Director as assigned. This position is the acting Department Budget Director and exercises full authority (including signature authority) of the Department Budget Director in his/her absence, as necessary. Duties include: implementing, coordinating, and evaluating statewide and division programs related to financial matters; representing the Department of Public Safety to develop statewide policies and procedures, budget requests, goals and objectives, for department short-and-long range plans. Develop and prepare complete accurate budget narratives, schedules and justifications for budget requests including supplemental, budget amendments and fiscal notes. Advises and directs division staff in the preparation of the annual November 1st budget submission. Delegated to lead or participate in special projects with statewide implications requiring participation in department-wide policy making, organization structure, audits and evaluations, and legislative matters. Assists others in developing plans or strategies to monitor operations in order to keep appropriated budget and staffing on track and accurately reported. Develops and leads the work with regard to short- and long-range financial plans. Assists the Department Budget Director in the distribution, analysis, and tracking of fiscal notes for special bills proposed during the legislative session. Reads legislation to determine and make recommendations on