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Colorado Judicial Branch · 17 hours ago

Courtesy Posting: Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $200K/yr

7+ years exp

The Colorado Judicial Branch is seeking a Chief Executive Officer for the Office of the Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman. This leadership role involves overseeing the agency's mission to provide oversight of Colorado’s child protection system, ensuring accountability and fairness while engaging with various stakeholders and the public.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Setting strategic direction and ensuring fulfillment of the office’s statutory mission

Leading and supporting senior leadership, including the Deputy Ombudsman and Director of Client Services

Overseeing complaint investigation, system evaluation, and public reporting processes

Serving as the primary spokesperson for the office

Engaging credibly with legislators, judicial leaders, agency executives, media, and the public

Fostering an inclusive, mission-driven culture that supports staff working in emotionally complex environments

Qualification

Executive leadershipOmbudsman principlesChild-serving systems knowledgePublic policy analysisData analysisEquityCuriosityIndependenceIntegrityCollaboration

Required

An advanced graduate degree or equivalent professional experience in public administration, nonprofit or government leadership, social work, public policy, behavioral sciences, or a related field

Deep working knowledge of ombudsman principles or comparable independent oversight functions, including neutrality, confidentiality, due process, and ethical judgment

Demonstrated understanding of child-serving systems such as child welfare, behavioral health, juvenile justice, and their intersection with law and courts

A proven record of leading system-level change that produced measurable improvements in outcomes, processes, or organizational culture

At least seven years of executive-level leadership with direct accountability for strategy, budgets, operations, and workforce leadership or experience commensurate with this requirement

The ability to analyze legislation and policy and communicate complex findings clearly to diverse audiences

A documented commitment to equity, fairness, and public accountability

A reputation for integrity, discretion, and sound judgment