Colorado Department of Revenue · 2 weeks ago
CDOC - BUDGET AND POLICY ANALYST III (Colorado Springs)
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expThe Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking a Budget and Policy Analyst III to support the Department's budget office. This role involves preparing and analyzing the annual budget request, providing technical assistance to management, and ensuring compliance with fiscal rules and regulations.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepare and submit the DOC's annual budget request document to be presented to the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) to be included in the Governor's annual budget request to the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) and the Legislature by reviewing, analyzing, refining and formulating budget proposals to include program analysis
Calculate line item costs (personal services, operating, lease, start-up, etc.) and work with senior budget staff in preparing budget schedules to be included in the budget request documents. Assist senior budget staff in responding to OSPB/JBC questions on specific budget requests
Assist with subprogram and facilities staff in development of change requests. Prepare financial schedules and cost analysis for assigned change requests. Ensure final CDOC budget document is completed for distribution
Approve CORE operating Expense Budgets
Attend budget reviews for facilities and subprograms throughout the state and coordinate the annual and mid-year budget summits. Develop the budget summit presentations
Recommend changes in budget requests or program guidelines to reflect changes in legislative requirements
Other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Seven (7) years of professional experience in budget analysis, budget development and implementation, policy development and implementation, public or private sector management or administration (including budget formulation, execution and analysis)
Professional Experience: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods
Education from an accredited college or university in Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a closely related field may substitute for professional experience on a year-for-year basis
A CPA license may substitute for six (6) years of the required seven (7) years of education and experience
Financial analysis techniques, including research techniques and analysis of operations and programs
Mathematics, including statistics, sufficient to be able to perform a variety of calculations
Planning and Evaluation - organize work, set priorities, determine resource requirements; determine short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations or parts of the organization; monitors progress, evaluate outcomes
Independently adapt, interpret and apply written guidelines, precedents and standardized work practices to a variety of unprecedented or problematic situations
Establish and maintain working relationships with both internal and external customers – other employees, organizations and the public
Utilize the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communication to elicit information, negotiate problem resolution and/or garner support for various programs
Excellent customer service/interpersonal, oral and written communication, and proofreading skills
Established expert proficiency in position-related office technologies, especially Microsoft Office
Ability to read and comprehend the English language
Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind
Must be 21 years of age
Possess a valid driver's license
Possess a high school diploma or GED
Have NO felony convictions
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position
Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics
Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment
Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security
Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury
Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently
Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations
Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner
Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders
Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments
Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings
Willing and able to travel
Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire
Successful completion of a background investigation is required
Preferred
Relevant years of state service
Experience with the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) accounting system
Prior experience developing budgetary requests for a large multi-division operation
Graduate course work in Public Administration
Experience supervising professional employees, population projections, contract negotiations
Experience writing fiscal notes, decision items, and supplemental requests
Prior experience in government budgeting functions, to include, but not limited to: allocations, appropriations, and analyzing and/or projecting expenditures
Benefits
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined
Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates . Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits
Medical and dental health plans
Short and long term disability coverage
Paid life insurance
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more
Company
Colorado Department of Revenue
With just under 1500 employees, the Colorado Department of Revenue oversees the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Enforcement Division, the Colorado State Lottery, and the Taxation Division.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lorri Dugan
Chief Financial Officer
Meghan Tanis
Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Executive Director
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