State of Colorado
Salary :
$91,320.00 - $97,992.00 Annually Location :
Denver Metro, CO Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
IHA 06329 08/15/2025 Department:
Colorado Department of Human Services Division:
DPSO (Division of Performance & Strategic Outcomes) Opening Date:
08/15/2025 Closing Date:
9/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA:
Determined by Position Type of Announcement:
This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address:
1575 Sherman StreetDenver, CO 80203 FLSA Status:
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information:
Victoria.Crocket@state.co.us 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.
Department Information This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! Please Note:
This position has hybrid work arrangements, employees are expected to report to the office at least 2 days a week.
These arrangements are subject to change. About The Executive Directors Office: Operations and Strategy (O&S) provides critical services and leadership to help the Department achieve its mission and strategic goals. This office brings together key administrative and strategic functions to make sure the agency operates efficiently, effectively, and with maximum impact. The Strategic Operations and Solutions (SOS) team leads efforts to build and maintain the department's performance management system, with business units focused on organizational performance management and project management. The Senior Strategic Project Manager is a key member of the project management team, supporting the Senior Executive Team (SET) in achieving their goals through well-organized and strategically aligned projects. Description of Job A
bout this Position: This position serves as the senior authority on cross-agency initiatives critical to the success of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing (HCPF), Office of Information Technology (OIT), and the Governor's Office health and human services programming across the state. A senior authority is a recognized expert whose judgment and decisions are routinely relied upon by agency leadership to guide strategic direction, resolve complex challenges, and influence policy or program outcomes across multiple divisions or agencies. As the CDHS lead for CDHS, HCPF, OIT, and the Governor's Office, the Senior Strategic Project Manager (S-SPM) leads cross-agency teams, navigates political dynamics, and builds alignment among internal and external decision-makers related to human services technology operations. The position is responsible for managing high-risk, highly complex projects that require navigating ambiguity, applying flexible methodologies (e.g., Agile, hybrid), and understanding historical and cross-agency context. Agency executives regularly look to this position to guide strategy, anticipate risks, and ensure the timely delivery of outcomes. The S-SPM regularly reports on progress, issues, and decisions to senior leadership from CDHS and CDHS, HCPF, OIT, and the Governor's Office. Summary of
Strategic Project Management : Independently manage highly complex, high-risk, and often ambiguous projects that impact CDHS, HCPF, OIT, and the Governor's Office through the full project lifecycle, which may involve public policy, legislative components, or significant external stakeholder coordination, including, but not limited to: Guiding department leadership and project sponsor decisions regarding scope, timeline, or budget to determine the most appropriate course of action to ensure quality. Defining project scope, goals, success criteria, and performance metrics in alignment with Department priorities. Developing and managing project charters, plans, timelines, and work breakdown structures (WBS). Identifying, assessing, and monitoring project risks; developing and executing mitigation strategies. Proactively building and sustaining trusting relationships with project sponsors, leads, and partners. Tracking, documenting, and ensuring follow-through on project deliverables, action items, and stakeholder requests. Facilitating effective meetings by preparing structured agendas, confirming attendee readiness, and ensuring post-meeting documentation and follow-up. Facilitating cross-functional collaboration and managing interdependencies across programs and agencies. Partner with financial subject matter experts and project sponsors to track spending against budgets and planned allocations. Managing and documenting change requests systematically to maintain control and transparency. Directing the transition of completed projects to program owners, ensuring long-term sustainability. Tailoring communication cadence and content to meet the needs of different audiences. Collaborating with the SOS team members to align projects with the department's organizational performance management system. Summary of
Executive Reporting and Communication
: Effectively build relationships with cross-agency leadership in CDHS, HCPF, OIT, and the Governor's Office and communicate high-level project updates and information to support executive decision-making, including but not limited to:
Designing and maintaining executive-level dashboards, progress summaries, and portfolio overviews based on the needs of various stakeholders. Translating technical project details into clear, decision-ready updates for EMT, SET, and external partners. Monitoring and reporting project milestones, resource utilization, and outcomes using customized formats. Preparing and presenting updates for high-level briefings, governance reviews, and legislative meetings. Aligning reporting with the department's organizational performance management system to show progress toward strategic goals and results. Identifying and escalating critical issues or risks requiring executive input or resolution with proposed solutions. Integrating stakeholder feedback into reporting cycles to ensure transparency and responsiveness. Supporting post-implementation outcomes and continuous improvement through data-driven reporting. Ensuring alignment between project status updates and budget, compliance, and policy reporting needs. Summary of
Organizational Change Management : Develop and implement change management strategies that impact CDHS, HCPF, OIT, and the Governor's Office, including, but not limited to:
Conducting stakeholder readiness assessments and change impact analyses to inform planning. Designing targeted communication and engagement plans to build buy-in across stakeholder groups. Supporting project sponsors and leads in executing their change roles, including resistance management. Coordinating with the Operations and Strategy Office team and department leaders to align change efforts. Facilitating coaching sessions and knowledge transfer to support user adoption. Monitoring change progress and adjusting strategies based on stakeholder feedback and metrics. Ensuring change management activities are integrated into the broader project plan and critical path. Building change capacity across the organization by mentoring other staff on tools and techniques. Leading post-change sustainment planning efforts, including feedback loops and performance monitoring. Summary of
Other duties as assigned:
Participate in professional development opportunities to build knowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by the individual performance plan. Maintain the required technical skills necessary to apply the appropriate technology to fulfill job duties listed above. Participate in workgroups within Strategic Operations and Solutions (SOS) that guide the program development. Carry out additional responsibilities aligned with the position's strategic scope and classification. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Important Note:
Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, CDHS' hiring teams consider only the contents of your application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process. 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.. Volunteer work or a related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications, but it must be documented. It is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies, and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement.
This experience must be documented on your application, and the supplemental questions must be answered. Answers such as "N/A," "In Cover Letter," or "See Resume" will not be accepted.
Minimum Qualifications:
E
xperience Only:
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in managing complex projects that required navigating ambiguity and working with cross-functional teams and executive leadership, including: Applying flexible project methodologies across the full project lifecycle, developing and implementing organizational change management strategies, and preparing and presenting updates for executive-level briefings. OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, Public Affairs, or Organizational Development and/or relevant experience in managing complex projects that required navigating ambiguity and working with cross-functional teams and executive leadership, including: Applying flexible project methodologies across the full project lifecycle, developing and implementing organizational change management strategies, and preparing and presenting updates for executive-level briefing equal to eight (8) years Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain trusting relationships with project sponsors, teams, and partners, while effectively navigating complex stakeholder environments. Proven ability to operate with autonomy, anticipate leadership needs, and lead scope/strategy independently. Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification to be used to determine the top candidates on the referral list. (Partnership agreement 10.1.) Conditions of Employment
:
Standard Background ALL CDHS employees (non-direct contact): CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), and drug screen (commercial Driver's license). Travel - Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required. Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
A
PPEAL 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 (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.
A standard appeal form is available at: . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information How to Apply The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact Victoria.Crocket@state.co.us About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans Medical and dental health plans Employer supplemented Health Savings Account Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave BenefitHub state employee discount program Employee Wellness program MotivateMe Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs. Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach:
To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans
Balance creates quality of life:
We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:
We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:
We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical:
We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:
We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans. 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.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS 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, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to
view the full, official job announcement
which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01
Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application?
Yes No
02
The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
This information is available to me and I have read this information. I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)
03
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application.In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. 04
If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position. 05
Describe a highly complex, high-risk project that you managed. How did you define the project's scope and success criteria, apply project management methodologies, and navigate political dynamics to ensure timely delivery? 06
Share an experience where you translated complex project details into clear, decision-ready updates. How did you identify this risk? What strategies did you utilize to address this risk? What tools did you use? 07
Provide an example of a change management strategy you developed and implemented for a project affecting multiple stakeholders. Explain the assessments you used, and how you designed communication plans to build buy-in and manage resistance. 08
Describe a time you influenced executive leadership on a high-stakes decision. How did you build alignment among diverse decision-makers, and what was the outcome? Required Question
$91,320.00 - $97,992.00 Annually Location :
Denver Metro, CO Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
IHA 06329 08/15/2025 Department:
Colorado Department of Human Services Division:
DPSO (Division of Performance & Strategic Outcomes) Opening Date:
08/15/2025 Closing Date:
9/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA:
Determined by Position Type of Announcement:
This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address:
1575 Sherman StreetDenver, CO 80203 FLSA Status:
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information:
Victoria.Crocket@state.co.us 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.
Department Information This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! Please Note:
This position has hybrid work arrangements, employees are expected to report to the office at least 2 days a week.
These arrangements are subject to change. About The Executive Directors Office: Operations and Strategy (O&S) provides critical services and leadership to help the Department achieve its mission and strategic goals. This office brings together key administrative and strategic functions to make sure the agency operates efficiently, effectively, and with maximum impact. The Strategic Operations and Solutions (SOS) team leads efforts to build and maintain the department's performance management system, with business units focused on organizational performance management and project management. The Senior Strategic Project Manager is a key member of the project management team, supporting the Senior Executive Team (SET) in achieving their goals through well-organized and strategically aligned projects. Description of Job A
bout this Position: This position serves as the senior authority on cross-agency initiatives critical to the success of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing (HCPF), Office of Information Technology (OIT), and the Governor's Office health and human services programming across the state. A senior authority is a recognized expert whose judgment and decisions are routinely relied upon by agency leadership to guide strategic direction, resolve complex challenges, and influence policy or program outcomes across multiple divisions or agencies. As the CDHS lead for CDHS, HCPF, OIT, and the Governor's Office, the Senior Strategic Project Manager (S-SPM) leads cross-agency teams, navigates political dynamics, and builds alignment among internal and external decision-makers related to human services technology operations. The position is responsible for managing high-risk, highly complex projects that require navigating ambiguity, applying flexible methodologies (e.g., Agile, hybrid), and understanding historical and cross-agency context. Agency executives regularly look to this position to guide strategy, anticipate risks, and ensure the timely delivery of outcomes. The S-SPM regularly reports on progress, issues, and decisions to senior leadership from CDHS and CDHS, HCPF, OIT, and the Governor's Office. Summary of
Strategic Project Management : Independently manage highly complex, high-risk, and often ambiguous projects that impact CDHS, HCPF, OIT, and the Governor's Office through the full project lifecycle, which may involve public policy, legislative components, or significant external stakeholder coordination, including, but not limited to: Guiding department leadership and project sponsor decisions regarding scope, timeline, or budget to determine the most appropriate course of action to ensure quality. Defining project scope, goals, success criteria, and performance metrics in alignment with Department priorities. Developing and managing project charters, plans, timelines, and work breakdown structures (WBS). Identifying, assessing, and monitoring project risks; developing and executing mitigation strategies. Proactively building and sustaining trusting relationships with project sponsors, leads, and partners. Tracking, documenting, and ensuring follow-through on project deliverables, action items, and stakeholder requests. Facilitating effective meetings by preparing structured agendas, confirming attendee readiness, and ensuring post-meeting documentation and follow-up. Facilitating cross-functional collaboration and managing interdependencies across programs and agencies. Partner with financial subject matter experts and project sponsors to track spending against budgets and planned allocations. Managing and documenting change requests systematically to maintain control and transparency. Directing the transition of completed projects to program owners, ensuring long-term sustainability. Tailoring communication cadence and content to meet the needs of different audiences. Collaborating with the SOS team members to align projects with the department's organizational performance management system. Summary of
Executive Reporting and Communication
: Effectively build relationships with cross-agency leadership in CDHS, HCPF, OIT, and the Governor's Office and communicate high-level project updates and information to support executive decision-making, including but not limited to:
Designing and maintaining executive-level dashboards, progress summaries, and portfolio overviews based on the needs of various stakeholders. Translating technical project details into clear, decision-ready updates for EMT, SET, and external partners. Monitoring and reporting project milestones, resource utilization, and outcomes using customized formats. Preparing and presenting updates for high-level briefings, governance reviews, and legislative meetings. Aligning reporting with the department's organizational performance management system to show progress toward strategic goals and results. Identifying and escalating critical issues or risks requiring executive input or resolution with proposed solutions. Integrating stakeholder feedback into reporting cycles to ensure transparency and responsiveness. Supporting post-implementation outcomes and continuous improvement through data-driven reporting. Ensuring alignment between project status updates and budget, compliance, and policy reporting needs. Summary of
Organizational Change Management : Develop and implement change management strategies that impact CDHS, HCPF, OIT, and the Governor's Office, including, but not limited to:
Conducting stakeholder readiness assessments and change impact analyses to inform planning. Designing targeted communication and engagement plans to build buy-in across stakeholder groups. Supporting project sponsors and leads in executing their change roles, including resistance management. Coordinating with the Operations and Strategy Office team and department leaders to align change efforts. Facilitating coaching sessions and knowledge transfer to support user adoption. Monitoring change progress and adjusting strategies based on stakeholder feedback and metrics. Ensuring change management activities are integrated into the broader project plan and critical path. Building change capacity across the organization by mentoring other staff on tools and techniques. Leading post-change sustainment planning efforts, including feedback loops and performance monitoring. Summary of
Other duties as assigned:
Participate in professional development opportunities to build knowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by the individual performance plan. Maintain the required technical skills necessary to apply the appropriate technology to fulfill job duties listed above. Participate in workgroups within Strategic Operations and Solutions (SOS) that guide the program development. Carry out additional responsibilities aligned with the position's strategic scope and classification. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Important Note:
Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, CDHS' hiring teams consider only the contents of your application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process. 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.. Volunteer work or a related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications, but it must be documented. It is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies, and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement.
This experience must be documented on your application, and the supplemental questions must be answered. Answers such as "N/A," "In Cover Letter," or "See Resume" will not be accepted.
Minimum Qualifications:
E
xperience Only:
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in managing complex projects that required navigating ambiguity and working with cross-functional teams and executive leadership, including: Applying flexible project methodologies across the full project lifecycle, developing and implementing organizational change management strategies, and preparing and presenting updates for executive-level briefings. OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, Public Affairs, or Organizational Development and/or relevant experience in managing complex projects that required navigating ambiguity and working with cross-functional teams and executive leadership, including: Applying flexible project methodologies across the full project lifecycle, developing and implementing organizational change management strategies, and preparing and presenting updates for executive-level briefing equal to eight (8) years Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain trusting relationships with project sponsors, teams, and partners, while effectively navigating complex stakeholder environments. Proven ability to operate with autonomy, anticipate leadership needs, and lead scope/strategy independently. Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification to be used to determine the top candidates on the referral list. (Partnership agreement 10.1.) Conditions of Employment
:
Standard Background ALL CDHS employees (non-direct contact): CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), and drug screen (commercial Driver's license). Travel - Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required. Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
A
PPEAL 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 (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.
A standard appeal form is available at: . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information How to Apply The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact Victoria.Crocket@state.co.us About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans Medical and dental health plans Employer supplemented Health Savings Account Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave BenefitHub state employee discount program Employee Wellness program MotivateMe Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs. Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach:
To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans
Balance creates quality of life:
We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:
We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:
We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical:
We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:
We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans. 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.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS 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, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to
view the full, official job announcement
which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01
Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application?
Yes No
02
The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
This information is available to me and I have read this information. I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)
03
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application.In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. 04
If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position. 05
Describe a highly complex, high-risk project that you managed. How did you define the project's scope and success criteria, apply project management methodologies, and navigate political dynamics to ensure timely delivery? 06
Share an experience where you translated complex project details into clear, decision-ready updates. How did you identify this risk? What strategies did you utilize to address this risk? What tools did you use? 07
Provide an example of a change management strategy you developed and implemented for a project affecting multiple stakeholders. Explain the assessments you used, and how you designed communication plans to build buy-in and manage resistance. 08
Describe a time you influenced executive leadership on a high-stakes decision. How did you build alignment among diverse decision-makers, and what was the outcome? Required Question