Budget Director

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The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is seeking a Budget Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Department's $165 million budget across multiple funding sources. This role serves as a key advisor to an elected state official and plays a critical part in shaping financial strategy, anticipating resource needs, and supporting sound public policy through transparent and accurate budget management. We are looking for an experienced public-sector budget professional who excels at strategic thinking, thrives in a complex funding environment, and can actively manage and guide the Department's budget and resources.

The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the "People's Lawyer." The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: "Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all." Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.

The Budget Director (Budget & Policy Analyst IV) reports to and collaborates with the department's Chief Financial Officer to provide leadership and management of the Department's budget by establishing and executing broad financial policies and strategies for the annual $165M budget and spending plan from a variety of funding sources including general fund, appropriated cash-funds, non-appropriated custodial funds, and federal funds.

Job responsibilities include:

• Manage the Department of Law budget and interpret business needs set out by the Strategic Plan
• Determine systems and provide oversight to ensure the DOL can implement Attorney General initiatives
• Actively manage budget expenditures by the sections
• Oversee, coordinate, and finalize the Department's budget request and all written correspondence with Joint Budget Committee staff
• Develop Statewide Common Policy figures for Legal Services to State Agencies (LSSA), coordinating with client Budget Directors (including financial staff for Institutions of Higher Education), DOL attorneys, and JBC staff
• Determine the best strategies to advance Department initiatives through the budget process, accommodating for differing sister agency input, to best support good public policy for the State and Department
• Monitor and adjust resource allocations to address evolving Department needs, coordinating with program leaders to reallocate funds as required to meet both strategic goals and unexpected demands within established budgetary limits
• Forecast budget availability to advise and direct internal business decisions on resource implementation consistent with Department strategic initiatives and priorities
• Collaborate with program staff to set and adjust fees for cash-funded programs, ensuring sufficient revenue to support programmatic operations
• Monitor cash fund balances and grant expenditures to ensure compliance with statutory reserve requirements, spending authority limits, and grant deliverables

Coordinate and facilitate the analysis and preparation of fiscal notes for all legislation potentially impacting the DOL

• Draft synopsis of bills, analyze work to be performed, and resources needed within the Department to perform the work and what type of legal attorney work is needed (rulemaking/ litigation/ GC)
• Perform financial analysis to estimate fiscal impact of bills or other proposed measures, demonstrating the assumptions and calculations (potential litigation, rulemaking, etc.) to generate resources needed for implementation

This recruitment may be used to fill other Budget & Policy Analyst IV positions within the Administration section at the Department of Law.

Salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H8E4XX Budget & Policy Analyst IV

Minimum Qualifications and Substitutions: Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any part-time experience listed will be prorated.

• Eight (8) years of professional experience in budget analysis, development, and implementation. Experience must include public sector budget experience.

OR

• A combination of related education and/or relevant professional experience in budget analysis, development, and implementation equal to eight (8) years. Experience must include public sector budget experience.
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for up to four (4) years of the degree requirement and two (2) years of the required experience.

If you are qualifying under the Education and Experience option listed above, you must submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Note: Candidates possessing a foreign degree must submit a translation (evaluation) of their degree from an accredited institution, such as The National Association of Credential Evaluations Services in order to be given credit for the degree.

Required Competencies:

• Financial management; understanding of financial processes, economic analysis, and internal controls; ability to monitor expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities; understanding of the principles and concepts of public finance
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills, including the ability to analyze budget and fiscal data, make recommendations, and take action based on the analysis
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customers to develop solutions that meet the needs of customers while abiding by fiscal constraints, regulations, policies and rules
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• This position offers flexible work arrangements. New employees are expected to work in-office 3 days a week. Additional flexibility will be considered for employees after a successful onboarding and training period. Please note, flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs.

Applicants must establish an account with governmentjobs.com and complete the online application.

Required Application Materials:

1. A completed State of Colorado Application: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application provided is fully completed and clearly describes their education, training and experience as it relates to this position. Applications left blank or marked "See Resume" will not be considered.
2. Current Resume: A detailed resume outlining your background skills and experiences including previously held positions and academic background, is required at the time of application. This document will be used to assess candidates during the comparative analysis process.
3. Cover Letter: A detailed cover letter explaining your interest in the position, any information regarding your skills, qualifications, accomplishments, etc. and how you meet the listed preferred qualifications is due at the time of application. This document will be used to assess candidates during the comparative analysis process.

Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements, you will be notified that you will not proceed in the selection process for this position. If your application is rejected and you have questions, you may contact Tori DeMare at View email address on click.appcast.io.

The Office of the Attorney General offers challenging, interesting, and meaningful work. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse workforce adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Assessment Information: Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through comparative analysis of merit and fitness. Upon meeting the minimum qualifications, the next phase of the process is typically a structured application/resume review by a panel of subject matter experts against the job duties and/or preferred qualifications in this job announcement to determine technical competence, depth and breadth of experience and potential job fit.

Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

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