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NEOGOV · 5 days ago

Systems Change Communications Specialist

Denver Metro, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$72K/yr - $93K/yr

7+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado, focusing on health care policy and financing. The Systems Change Communications Specialist develops and implements organizational change management strategies related to eligibility and coverage changes, ensuring effective communication across internal teams and external partners.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serves as the Department’s Staff Authority for Organizational Change Management (OCM) related to the implementation of community engagement (“Work”) requirements and other eligibility changes

Leads the planning and execution of communications and readiness strategies to support successful implementation of H.R. 1 eligibility changes across key partners including counties, CDHS, and RAEs

Works closely with CDHS staff, eligibility workers, Department eligibility and system teams, and external contractors to align the “people side of change” with policy and system changes in CBMS and PEAK

Directs contractors and collaborates with counterparts at CDHS responsible for business process mapping, system requirements documentation, training, and OCM deliverables related to eligibility changes mandated by H.R. 1; reviews their outputs for accuracy, operational alignment, and policy compliance prior to Department approval

Qualification

Organizational Change ManagementPublic RelationsCorporate CommunicationsStakeholder ManagementOutreach StrategiesGmailGoogle ApplicationsAnalytical SkillsMedia ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Ability

Required

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in organizational change management, public relations, corporate/professional communications roles, public affairs, and/or government relations

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in organizational change management, public relations, corporate/professional communications roles, public affairs, and/or government relations equal to seven (7) years

An associate will count as two years of experience

A bachelor's will count as four years of experience

A master's degree will count for six years of experience

A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years

All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment

Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a writing sample and an example of a communication plan

Preferred

Previous relevant state or federal experience

Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally

Experience in developing and implementing outreach strategies

Fluency in Gmail and Google Applications, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems

Demonstrated success partnering with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations that may be politically sensitive

Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability

Effective communication style and interpersonal skills that incorporate consensus building and participative decision making

Experience in dashboarding

Experience in stakeholder management

Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Government Relations

Experience with the media or journalism