Lead Finance and Policy Analyst - Budget Analyst III.
State of Colorado, Denver, CO, United States
Position Overview
The Division of Child Welfare (DCW) – Finance Unit wages a senior‑level Budget and Policy Analyst to provide high‑level fiscal, policy, legislative, and data analysis to support statewide child welfare programs and county‑administered services. The role supports the Division’s budget of over $574 million, manages contracts and purchase orders statewide, and designs allocation methodologies that directly impact service delivery. This position works a hybrid schedule with a minimum of two days in office and a maximum of three days remote.
Primary Responsibilities
Budget Development, Execution, and Fiscal Oversight
– Leads the development, execution, and ongoing management of DCW’s budget for the statewide child welfare block grant and initiatives, monitors expenditures, projects needs, analyzes caseload trends, and identifies fiscal risks to ensure resources are allocated efficiently and in alignment with program priorities.
Data Management and Evaluation
– Leads data collection, validation, and evaluation efforts, develops and applies metrics to assess program performance, financial integrity, and outcomes at both state and county levels, and provides actionable insights into trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
Annual Reports
– Develops and manages high‑profile annual and ad hoc reports, including Joint Budget Committee RFIs, Decision Item analyses, Annual Provider Rate Memos, and required state and federal submissions, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and transparency.
Legislative and Regulatory Analysis
– Analyzes proposed and enacted state and federal legislation, regulatory changes, and budget items to determine their impact on DCW programs and funding, producing legislative and fiscal analyses and scenario recommendations.
Other Duties as Assigned
– Performs other duties consistent with the scope and classification of the Budget and Policy Analyst, such as special projects, cross‑divisional workgroups, or emergent legislative, budgetary, or policy initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Seven (7) years of professional experience in Finance/Accounting, Budgeting, Public Policy Fiscal Analysis, Financial Contract Creation and Monitoring, Grant Management, and/or Financial Reporting; OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field with three (3) years of professional experience in the above areas; OR any combination of education and experience; OR a current, valid CPA licensure that substitutes 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 and strong written communication skills.
Self‑starter who can self‑manage competing priorities and is highly organized.
Five (5) years of professional experience in public policy fiscal analysis, accounting, budget, contract creation and monitoring, procurement, and program administration.
Experience with state and federal fiscal rules, procurement policies, and federal program requirements.
Experience with the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) and County Fiscal Management System (CFMS).
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite.
Ability to analyze and present data to both technical and general audiences.
Experience building decision items for legislation.
Employment Conditions
Standard background check including CDHS – CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, reference checks, professional license verification, and drug screen.
Former state employees with disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination must disclose the information and provide a justification; failure to do so may disqualify the applicant.
Benefits
Retirement benefits: 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.
Flexible schedules and training opportunities.
Remote work arrangement for eligible positions.
ADA Accommodations
CDHS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the employment process and essential job functions, including the application process, interview, pre‑employment testing, and work duties.
EEO Statement
The State of Colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer that encourages applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado commits to building inclusive, innovative work environments and to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or any other protected status.
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The Division of Child Welfare (DCW) – Finance Unit wages a senior‑level Budget and Policy Analyst to provide high‑level fiscal, policy, legislative, and data analysis to support statewide child welfare programs and county‑administered services. The role supports the Division’s budget of over $574 million, manages contracts and purchase orders statewide, and designs allocation methodologies that directly impact service delivery. This position works a hybrid schedule with a minimum of two days in office and a maximum of three days remote.
Primary Responsibilities
Budget Development, Execution, and Fiscal Oversight
– Leads the development, execution, and ongoing management of DCW’s budget for the statewide child welfare block grant and initiatives, monitors expenditures, projects needs, analyzes caseload trends, and identifies fiscal risks to ensure resources are allocated efficiently and in alignment with program priorities.
Data Management and Evaluation
– Leads data collection, validation, and evaluation efforts, develops and applies metrics to assess program performance, financial integrity, and outcomes at both state and county levels, and provides actionable insights into trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
Annual Reports
– Develops and manages high‑profile annual and ad hoc reports, including Joint Budget Committee RFIs, Decision Item analyses, Annual Provider Rate Memos, and required state and federal submissions, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and transparency.
Legislative and Regulatory Analysis
– Analyzes proposed and enacted state and federal legislation, regulatory changes, and budget items to determine their impact on DCW programs and funding, producing legislative and fiscal analyses and scenario recommendations.
Other Duties as Assigned
– Performs other duties consistent with the scope and classification of the Budget and Policy Analyst, such as special projects, cross‑divisional workgroups, or emergent legislative, budgetary, or policy initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Seven (7) years of professional experience in Finance/Accounting, Budgeting, Public Policy Fiscal Analysis, Financial Contract Creation and Monitoring, Grant Management, and/or Financial Reporting; OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field with three (3) years of professional experience in the above areas; OR any combination of education and experience; OR a current, valid CPA licensure that substitutes 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 and strong written communication skills.
Self‑starter who can self‑manage competing priorities and is highly organized.
Five (5) years of professional experience in public policy fiscal analysis, accounting, budget, contract creation and monitoring, procurement, and program administration.
Experience with state and federal fiscal rules, procurement policies, and federal program requirements.
Experience with the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) and County Fiscal Management System (CFMS).
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite.
Ability to analyze and present data to both technical and general audiences.
Experience building decision items for legislation.
Employment Conditions
Standard background check including CDHS – CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, reference checks, professional license verification, and drug screen.
Former state employees with disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination must disclose the information and provide a justification; failure to do so may disqualify the applicant.
Benefits
Retirement benefits: 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.
Flexible schedules and training opportunities.
Remote work arrangement for eligible positions.
ADA Accommodations
CDHS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the employment process and essential job functions, including the application process, interview, pre‑employment testing, and work duties.
EEO Statement
The State of Colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer that encourages applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado commits to building inclusive, innovative work environments and to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or any other protected status.
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