Local Government Federal Funding Advisor (internal candidates only)

Local Government Federal Funding Advisor

This position is within the Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI) and is a term-limited role contingent upon funding availability and may change following a gubernatorial administration transition.

As a Local Government Federal Funding Advisor, you will partner with state agencies and local jurisdictions, especially rural and resource-constrained communities, to navigate federal policy shifts, identify funding pathways, and serve as the point person for local government questions related to federal changes. Drawing on state agency and OFFSI's subject-matter experts, you will provide hands-on support in:

• Federal policy analysis and opportunity identification/research
• Project management and milestone tracking
• Peer learning initiatives, trainings, and capacity-building activities

You excel at building trust with diverse stakeholders, thrive in a collaborative environment, and bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach to advancing Colorado's federal funding goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Technical assistance
• Training and capacity building
• Issue tracking, reporting, communications
• IIJA cash fund strategy, fiscal oversight & performance management
• Local legal protection initiative
• Other local government coordination

Minimum qualifications include:

• At least four (4) years of professional experience working on the implementation, financing, and/or technical assistance for transportation or other infrastructure or community development projects
• Demonstrated ability to produce professional communications through email, phone, video, and in-person meetings
• Understanding of and commitment to rural development and equity as demonstrated through work, education, and/or lived experience

Preferred qualifications include:

• Direct experience with federal policy analysis and federal grant management
• Strong grant-writing and budget-development skills
• Experience designing and delivering training or peer-learning programs
• Track record working with rural or resource-constrained local governments
• Experience working with SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and US Treasury portal

This announcement is specific to individuals currently employed within the Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Governor. Only applications from individuals employed within this unit will be accepted.