Director of the Office of Financial Empowerment

Director of the Office of Financial Empowerment

Details

Section: Consumer Protection Position Number: LAA-00604 Salary Range: $95,892.00 -$126,000.00 Yearly Apply By: Monday, September 15, 2025, 11:59 pm FLSA: Exempt

Work Unit: Consumer Protection Job Location: 1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 Release Date: Monday, August 25, 2025 Employment Type: Full-Time Position Type: Classified

This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D 2025 009.

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The Consumer Protection Section in the Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is seeking an experienced professional to be the Director of Colorado’s Office of Financial Empowerment. The Director leads the state’s work on access to safe and affordable banking and credit, access to free financial coaching and counseling, and wealth building. If you’re interested in leading financial empowerment at the state level, we invite you to apply so we can learn more about you!

Description of Job

This position is open only to residents of Colorado.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Office of Financial Empowerment was created in 2021 legislation to grow the financial resilience and well-being of Coloradans through community derived-goals and strategies. The Director of the Office of Financial Empowerment (Program Management II) will lead the Office and implement the goals and objectives of the Office. The position will identify and promote safe and affordable financial products and those that may undermine financial stability, and will partner with other state agencies, local and tribal governmental bodies, community organizations, financial institutions, local service providers, philanthropic organizations, and other organizations as necessary to achieve the purposes of the office.

The Director of the Office of Financial Empowerment will be responsible for:

• Plan, direct and implement the statutory mandates of the state-wide Office of Financial Empowerment.
• Develop and promote:
  • methods, programs, and policies to increase access to safe and affordable financial products
  • tools and resources that advance, increase, and improve Colorado residents’ financial management, including strategies for debt management and reduction, increasing savings, and creating and retaining assets that promote personal financial stability
• Work with stakeholders, to identify and increase access to safe and affordable credit‑building loans and financial products, safe and affordable banking products with low fees and easy account access
• Partner with and support organization of local community efforts to define and lead tailored financial resilience strategies based on local context, priorities, and expertise from those serving these communities
• Establish and lead a statewide Council to assist in defining, creating and increasing access to ownership, financial well‑being, and safe and affordable banking and financial services that help improve the financial stability of unbanked and underbanked individuals.
• Draft annual report on the state of affordable banking access in Colorado, the activities of the Office of Financial Empowerment, and local partnerships in implementing the objective of the office
• Supervise one professional staff member

Salary note: Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in the Department of Law, Consumer Protection section.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Experience only: Nine (9) years of professional experience performing the full range of program management duties this includes: banking access OR credit access OR financial coaching or counseling OR wealth building especially for low‑income individuals and/or communities of color; OR. Must have experience with outreach and/or working directly with stakeholders.

Or

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution AND five (5) years’ professional experience performing the full range of program management duties banking access OR credit access OR financial coaching or counseling OR wealth building especially for low‑income individuals and/or communities of color; OR. Must have experience with outreach and/or working directly with stakeholders. Combination of education and experience equal to nine (9) years.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, if you possess any of the following specifically include the details on your application, as this information will be used to assess your qualifications and may be used to determine a top group of applicants.

• Expertise on mainstream financial products, Community Reinvestment Act, financial counseling and coaching, community wealth building
• Experience working on challenges facing unbanked/underbanked individuals
• Knowledge of federal and state programs that support people with low incomes
• Experience standing up a program, developing and implementing program objectives, strategic program planning, and program evaluation
• Strong background in coalition management or multi‑sector collaboration
• Knowledge of Colorado government and regulatory environment
• Experience developing deep relationships/network with community, including community‑based organizations, local governments, and financial institutions
• Demonstrated strong public speaking and communications skills
• Demonstrated strong writing, reviewing and editing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with the public, Federal, state and local government agencies, and financial institutions
• Demonstrated commitment to public service
• Requires proficiency with MS Office Suite

Substitutions: Professional program management experience that included the elements described in the minimum qualifications listed above will substitute for the required bachelor’s degree on a year‑for‑year basis. A master’s in public administration, business administration, finance, or master’s in nonprofit management will substitute for one year of the required experience.

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.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• The successful applicant must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Requires in‑state travel up to 20% of the time and infrequent out‑of‑state travel.
• Hybrid work arrangements available.
• 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.

Appeal 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, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered 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 tospb.colorado.gov 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, atspb.colorado.gov under Rules.

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