Colorado Department of Revenue · 3 days ago
CDOC CCI Business Development & Improvement Manager (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
The Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking a CDOC CCI Business Development & Improvement Manager. This role guides the Colorado Correctional Industries team in developing new businesses and facilitating training for incarcerated individuals to support their post-release employment and reduce recidivism.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provides business improvements to develop product lines, operational efficiencies, and cost/pricing analysis
Researches, develops, and implements new business inside and outside of the department that are both CCI led and partnering with outside businesses
Provides strategic leadership by setting goals, objectives, and priorities for the unit, and contribute to the larger CDOC goals of expanding new business with CCI
Leads the strategic review of CCI's current business and opportunities in new locations, partners and business
Cultivates strategic partnerships with state and community agencies, workforce development councils, and industry leaders to guide the program's direction and secure resources
Determines the success and alignment of all identified programs based on measurable outcomes, employer and inmate feedback, and makes necessary programmatic adjustments. Determines plans to achieve program objectives, in order to achieve agency mission, vision and goals
Reviews products, new product development, cost analysis, and ROI's
Creates business analysis of production, purchasing, or materials, and the market for the produced products
Formulates and negotiates internal, interagency, and business agreements with vendors and organizations to efficiently and at a lager scale provide services and resources
Implements new business and strategic projects
Ensures program guidelines an contract requirements are met
Conducts data analysis and evaluation of overall program effectiveness and use data-driven insights to make high-impact recommendations for program improvements
Collaborates with internal team to develop, adapt and troubleshoot systems to track participation, completion and post-release outcomes
Determines strategic partnerships with external organizations, such as community colleges, workforce agencies, and fair chance employers, including terms of engagement. Decide which training programs to research, develop, and propose based on labor market trends and inmate needs
Decides on procedures that will give consistency in workforce development practices. Develop and implement program procedures to meet changing policies, directives, legislative and legal outcomes, and accreditation standards to meet Division needs (on-going)
Determines strategic partnerships with external organizations, such as community colleges, workforce agencies, and fair chance employers, including terms of engagement. Decide which training programs to research, develop, and propose based on labor market trends and inmate needs
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Seven (7) years of full-time professional experience in contract administration, business development, financial tracking, and/or businesses/software implementation
A combination of education from an accredited institution and/or relevant experience as defined above equal to seven (7) years
Professional work 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
Knowledge of business operations, business development, cost analysis, implementation, and product evaluation
Self-guided work to lead and guide projects that affect DOC as a whole
Skills in financial reporting, cost projection, and budget management
Ability to lead, train, and support administrative staff
Effective communication skills for interacting with Directors, contractors, and administrative staff
Experience developing product lines and operational efficiencies as well as cost/pricing analysis
Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations
Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift
Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction
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, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609
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, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics
Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist
Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down
Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows
Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows
Swing a baton in a striking technique
Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic
Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions
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
Thorough knowledge of the State of Colorado fiscal rules
Correctional Experience
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
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.