Budget Analyst HFEMS - FAA00773 (Budget/Policy Analyst III) bei State of Colorado, CO
State of Colorado, CO · Denver, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
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About the Department
Please Note - As of August 27, 2025, a hiring freeze is in effect for the Colorado Executive Branch. State agencies will be allowed to finalize the hiring process only if a position has been posted by August 26, 2025. Any positions that are posted after August 26, 2025 have been either exempted from the hiring freeze or have been approved for a waiver and the hiring process may proceed.
Now hiring for our Fiscal & Administrative Services Branch
Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .
Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
- Employee wellness programs and facilities
- Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
- Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
- Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
- Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
- Medical and dental health plans
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
- Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
- Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and
- A variety of employee resource groups
Position Duties
The Work Unit:
The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) is responsible for the oversight and enforcement of a broad range of federal and state statutes and regulations applicable to a wide variety of healthcare facilities and services in Colorado, including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical facilities, renal dialysis centers, emergency medical services providers, designated and non-designated trauma centers, long term care facilities and many other specific types of healthcare services. The division licenses, certifies and surveys healthcare facilities and services; provides patient safety and healthcare quality programs; recognizes emergency medical service (EMS) education programs; certifies EMS providers and licenses air and ground ambulance services operating within the state.
The Fiscal and Administrative Services Branch consists of the fiscal services unit which includes contracts and procurement, accounting, fleet management, budget, and legislative coordination. In addition, the branch also includes the human resources unit. Together these units provide administrative services to the management and staff of the Division. These services include, but are not limited to, accounting, budgeting, grants management and reporting, supplies and equipment procurement, personnel administration, office management (e.g. space allocation, fleet management, telephone and fax services), and budget and legislative coordination.
Summary of Position:
Supports budgeting, tracking, monitoring, reporting, and oversight of division funds. Conducts financial analysis to evaluate financial status and provide recommendations to program management and leadership on budgeting and accounting matters. Utilizes professional judgment and data from multiple sources to inform decisions in budgeting, accounting, and reporting. Collaborate with the FAS Accounting Manager and Fiscal Branch Chief to provide fiscal support, information and guidance for division leadership and program staff. While training and supervision are provided, this position is expected to work independently, make informed fiscal decisions, and provide accurate, actionable financial insights.
Minimum Qualifications
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.Class Code & Classification Description:
| H8E3XX | BUDGET AND POLICY ANALYST III |
Seven (7) years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a related field.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a related field equal to seven (7) years. Examples are:
-graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration and three (3) years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a related field.-graduation from an accredited institution with a masters and bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration and one (1) year of relevant experience in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a related field.
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
This experience and education must be substantiated within the Work Experience & Education section of your application. Please be sure to enter all relevant job history and education within the last 10 years. "See Resume" and missing relevant employment or education criteria will not be credited towards the minimum qualifications. Education will be credited on a year-for-year basis. Part-time work will be pro-rated. If using education to substitute for experience please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts or a copy of your diploma/degree to your application. If you do not have access to either of these options, please contact the department contact.
Cover Letter Optional - please submit a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience meet our minimum requirements and preferred qualifications.
Conditions of Employment:
A pre-employment background check
This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need. *Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change based on CDPHE's business needs. The position will be expected to work on site, when needed, at 4300 S Cherry Creek Dr Glendale, CO 80246.
Office hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Extended hours during the evening or the weekend MAY be required by business needs.
A remote (home) office is required.
5% travel required within the State of Colorado.
Be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.
Be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.
Experience with financial forecasting.
Experience with budget creation, implementation, and reconciling for multiple years and funding sources (State, Federal).
Experience with federal grants.
Experience in reviewing or creating journal entries.
Experience analyzing large data sets.
Experience and in depth knowledge of Colorado State fiscal rules and regulations.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.
Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.
Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
Familiarity with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, Meet), and MS Office,
Familiarity with CORE.
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.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.
Other Qualifications
A completed State of Colorado application includes:
Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.
DD214 if claiming veterans status.
The Selection Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
ADAAA Accommodations:
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, 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, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Dan McKenna, at[email protected]or call 303-692-2060, option 5.
