Colorado Department of Revenue
DCPHR Legislative Director - Policy Advisor VI - Policy/Stakeholder Engagement
Colorado Department of Revenue, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
DCPHR Legislative Director - Policy Advisor VI - Policy/Stakeholder Engagement
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DCPHR Legislative Director - Policy Advisor VI - Policy/Stakeholder Engagement
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Colorado Department of Revenue .
Department Information The Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR) is the department’s lead surveillance, planning and response arm for public events including communicable disease outbreaks and epidemics, pandemics, bioterrorism, and other public health and mass casualty events and disasters. The Division ensures the Department has the ability to effectively prepare for, monitor, detect, diagnose, investigate, and respond to all types of conditions, events and disasters that impact the public’s health.
You must be a resident of the State of Colorado to be eligible to apply.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. We encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
We offer free parking, access to RTD bus lines, Cherry Creek bike path, flexible working arrangements, and other benefits. Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
About the Position This position serves as the staff authority for all of DCPHR’s legislative work and is responsible for legislative tracking, triaging legislative issues for DCPHR leadership, overseeing legislative and policy communications, developing legislative analyses and briefing documents, monitoring legislative committees, and providing support for special projects. The role has unique technical expertise in the legislative process and requires strong relationship management skills.
What You Will Be Doing Legislative Development, Coordination and Analysis
Advise DCPHR leadership on complex policy and stakeholder relations issues.
Provide leadership and support for the legislative process, reviewing legislation and tracking bills.
Work with the CDPHE Legislative Affairs Unit to request amendments and positions of support or opposition.
Support DCPHR leadership in advocating before the legislature and other forums.
Liaise, advocate, and defend division proposals before the legislature and agencies.
Act as a conduit for communication between division staff and the Legislative Affairs Unit.
Represent DCPHR interests in cross‑agency discussions.
Develop responses to legislative questions from legislators, the Governor’s Office, and others.
Elevate legislative challenges and issues to DCPHR leadership.
Draft bill language supporting DCPHR’s position, approved by leadership.
Provide support and consultation to programmatic leadership regarding the legislative process.
Coordinate with program and fiscal staff to analyze fiscal and operational impacts.
Guide DCPHR programs on legislative actions and strategy.
Coordinate the division’s response to federal requests for comments.
Direct implementation of program modifications to comply with statutory changes.
Monitor deadlines for statutory obligations.
Analyze public health policy trends to inform strategy.
Research best practices and literature reviews to inform future projects.
Develop factsheets, talking points, briefing documents, FAQs, and other materials.
Stakeholder Engagement
Advise leadership on stakeholder relations issues.
Develop and implement plans to engage stakeholders for legislative initiatives.
Serve as spokesperson in external forums involving elected officials.
Develop and maintain relationships with agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders.
Articulate purpose, identify stakeholders, determine methods of engagement, provide briefings, listen, document suggestions, and make recommendations.
Communicate actions taken to stakeholders.
Summarize and report results of engagement.
Use problem‑solving skills to identify innovative solutions.
Remain abreast of literature on stakeholder engagement.
Provide support for regulatory rulemaking, as needed.
Division Privacy Officer
Ensure implementation of federal regulations and department standards for protecting privacy of public health information.
Ensure data release, retention, and destruction policies are in place.
Work with the CDPHE privacy officer to develop MOUs and agreements for HIPAA compliance.
Serve on the department’s Privacy and Security Board.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, and Conditions of Employment An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications by experience alone or a combination of education and experience.
Experience Only:
Nine (9) years of full‑time professional experience in legislative or regulatory development and analysis, stakeholder outreach, public administrative processes, legal research, policy management, implementation, or administrative enforcement actions.
Education and Experience:
A related degree in law, public health, public administration, political science, or closely related field plus professional experience that equals nine (9) years.
Must be willing to: undergo a pre‑employment background check; travel for meetings, legislative hearings, stakeholder meetings and potential out‑of‑state conferences; be available during emergencies and the Continuity of Operations Plan; and work flexible hours.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience interpreting statutes, regulations, guidance, policies, and legal documents.
Experience developing policy briefing documents, legislative materials, talking points, and fiscal notes.
Experience with policy negotiations and stakeholder consensus building.
Experience implementing program modifications in response to legislation.
Experience with public health program operations in other states or federal programs.
Experience developing policies and procedures for boards or commissions.
Experience creating compliance assistance documentation.
Experience developing position papers analyzing initiatives.
Experience presenting numerical data effectively.
Application Process Submit a complete application packet that documents your work history in detail. Attach transcripts if education is used to meet minimum qualifications. Veterans should attach a copy of the DD214. The selection process may involve a structured application review and interviews with up to six candidates.
E-Verify CDPHE uses e‑Verify to confirm eligibility of all newly hired employees.
ADA and EEO Statement The State of Colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For more information, contact the ADAAA Coordinator at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or 303‑692‑2060.
Equal Opportunity Employer ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
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DCPHR Legislative Director - Policy Advisor VI - Policy/Stakeholder Engagement
role at
Colorado Department of Revenue .
Department Information The Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR) is the department’s lead surveillance, planning and response arm for public events including communicable disease outbreaks and epidemics, pandemics, bioterrorism, and other public health and mass casualty events and disasters. The Division ensures the Department has the ability to effectively prepare for, monitor, detect, diagnose, investigate, and respond to all types of conditions, events and disasters that impact the public’s health.
You must be a resident of the State of Colorado to be eligible to apply.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. We encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
We offer free parking, access to RTD bus lines, Cherry Creek bike path, flexible working arrangements, and other benefits. Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
About the Position This position serves as the staff authority for all of DCPHR’s legislative work and is responsible for legislative tracking, triaging legislative issues for DCPHR leadership, overseeing legislative and policy communications, developing legislative analyses and briefing documents, monitoring legislative committees, and providing support for special projects. The role has unique technical expertise in the legislative process and requires strong relationship management skills.
What You Will Be Doing Legislative Development, Coordination and Analysis
Advise DCPHR leadership on complex policy and stakeholder relations issues.
Provide leadership and support for the legislative process, reviewing legislation and tracking bills.
Work with the CDPHE Legislative Affairs Unit to request amendments and positions of support or opposition.
Support DCPHR leadership in advocating before the legislature and other forums.
Liaise, advocate, and defend division proposals before the legislature and agencies.
Act as a conduit for communication between division staff and the Legislative Affairs Unit.
Represent DCPHR interests in cross‑agency discussions.
Develop responses to legislative questions from legislators, the Governor’s Office, and others.
Elevate legislative challenges and issues to DCPHR leadership.
Draft bill language supporting DCPHR’s position, approved by leadership.
Provide support and consultation to programmatic leadership regarding the legislative process.
Coordinate with program and fiscal staff to analyze fiscal and operational impacts.
Guide DCPHR programs on legislative actions and strategy.
Coordinate the division’s response to federal requests for comments.
Direct implementation of program modifications to comply with statutory changes.
Monitor deadlines for statutory obligations.
Analyze public health policy trends to inform strategy.
Research best practices and literature reviews to inform future projects.
Develop factsheets, talking points, briefing documents, FAQs, and other materials.
Stakeholder Engagement
Advise leadership on stakeholder relations issues.
Develop and implement plans to engage stakeholders for legislative initiatives.
Serve as spokesperson in external forums involving elected officials.
Develop and maintain relationships with agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders.
Articulate purpose, identify stakeholders, determine methods of engagement, provide briefings, listen, document suggestions, and make recommendations.
Communicate actions taken to stakeholders.
Summarize and report results of engagement.
Use problem‑solving skills to identify innovative solutions.
Remain abreast of literature on stakeholder engagement.
Provide support for regulatory rulemaking, as needed.
Division Privacy Officer
Ensure implementation of federal regulations and department standards for protecting privacy of public health information.
Ensure data release, retention, and destruction policies are in place.
Work with the CDPHE privacy officer to develop MOUs and agreements for HIPAA compliance.
Serve on the department’s Privacy and Security Board.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, and Conditions of Employment An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications by experience alone or a combination of education and experience.
Experience Only:
Nine (9) years of full‑time professional experience in legislative or regulatory development and analysis, stakeholder outreach, public administrative processes, legal research, policy management, implementation, or administrative enforcement actions.
Education and Experience:
A related degree in law, public health, public administration, political science, or closely related field plus professional experience that equals nine (9) years.
Must be willing to: undergo a pre‑employment background check; travel for meetings, legislative hearings, stakeholder meetings and potential out‑of‑state conferences; be available during emergencies and the Continuity of Operations Plan; and work flexible hours.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience interpreting statutes, regulations, guidance, policies, and legal documents.
Experience developing policy briefing documents, legislative materials, talking points, and fiscal notes.
Experience with policy negotiations and stakeholder consensus building.
Experience implementing program modifications in response to legislation.
Experience with public health program operations in other states or federal programs.
Experience developing policies and procedures for boards or commissions.
Experience creating compliance assistance documentation.
Experience developing position papers analyzing initiatives.
Experience presenting numerical data effectively.
Application Process Submit a complete application packet that documents your work history in detail. Attach transcripts if education is used to meet minimum qualifications. Veterans should attach a copy of the DD214. The selection process may involve a structured application review and interviews with up to six candidates.
E-Verify CDPHE uses e‑Verify to confirm eligibility of all newly hired employees.
ADA and EEO Statement The State of Colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For more information, contact the ADAAA Coordinator at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or 303‑692‑2060.
Equal Opportunity Employer ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
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