Lead Budget and Policy Analyst - Budget & Policy Analyst III.

Current Colorado residents only. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. About This Position This position serves as a senior-level Budget and Policy Analyst for the Division of Community Programs (DCP), providing high-level fiscal, policy, legislative, and data analysis to support statewide programs and services. The role operates with significant autonomy and independent judgment in analyzing complex budgetary and policy issues, developing allocation methodologies, evaluating program performance, and interpreting legislative and regulatory changes. Responsibilities Lead the development, execution, and ongoing management of the Division’s budget for statewide community programs, including monitoring expenditures, forecasting, and scenario modeling. Provide direct support to program leadership, the Division Director, and the office Chief Financial Officer by preparing analyses, recommendations, and decision materials for strategic planning and budget requests. Guide OCACS budget requests through the executive and legislative budget processes and keep program staff and leadership informed of developments. Provide fiscal and analytical support for annual contracting processes and RFPs/RFAs, including budgeting, cost analyses, and review of applicant submissions. Develop and deliver budget presentations and fiscal updates to division boards and committees. Monitor current-year revenues and expenditures for assigned program areas, identify budget risks, and recommend corrective actions. Lead fiscal note analysis during the legislative session, serving as the fiscal note lead and primary point of contact for all fiscal note requests. Analyze proposed state and federal legislation, regulatory changes, and budget items to determine impacts on DCP programs, funding, and partners. Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and classification of a Budget and Policy Analyst. Minimum Qualifications Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. Or a combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to seven (7) years. Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two (2) years of the required experience. Preferred Qualifications Strong understanding of government accounting and budgeting. High attention to detail when drafting, proofreading, and revising written reports. Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a self-starter. Comfortable self-managing competing priorities. Highly organized with an emphasis on thorough documentation and process orientation. Experience successfully communicating both verbally and in written form to high-level audiences. Ability to gather, analyze, and present data for both technical and general audiences. Excellent computer skills with desktop and mobile office productivity applications, including Microsoft Excel and Google Suite. Benefits Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan 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. State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center. Employee Wellness program. Excellent work‑life programs, such as flexible schedules and training. Remote work arrangements for eligible positions. EEO Statement The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL” of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. We encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success and encourages candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. 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, and military status (with preference given to veterans) in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr