Director of Implementation Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4825231) Apply  Director of Implementation Salary $145,000.00 - $156,000.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number EAADIRIMPLEMENT_ESW02.07.25 Department Office of the Governor Opening Date 02/07/2025 Closing Date 2/16/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information gov_hr@state.co.us Type of Announcement This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information Love Colorado? There is no better way to define your future and build your career than to work for the State of Colorado. Finding Your Purpose When you work for the State of Colorado, you're working to improve your community, impact the lives of those around you, and ensure that our shared natural resources will be available for generations to come. Finding Your Passion Each position makes a difference by helping people, enhancing our livelihood and making Colorado a better place to live. Learn more about the mission of each of our Departments and Institutions (https://co.colorado.gov/contacts-search?field\_state\_agency=All&field\_county=All&field\_keywords=) and the unique roles they serve! Commitment to You The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and our departments encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. See what current state employees have to say about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. (https://youtu.be/eAPo-IRsOZU) Department Information Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, making housing more affordable and available, improving public safety, and building an economy that works for everyone. The Office of the Governor's staff includes budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling. Department: The Governor’s Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI) The Governor’s Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI) works to maximize federal funding opportunities, effectively preserve and implement federal and stimulus funding, and execute strategic initiatives that build from cross-agency lessons from a coordinated response. The Office specifically works on the $8.7B in American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) Colorado received and the anticipated $10B from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (“BIL” or “IIJA”) and the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”). Through a cross-agency team of Strategy Officers and a network of local grant navigators, the Office operates as a convener of state agencies, local governments, and other entities to improve the drawdown of federal funds for Colorado while improving government systems to drive efficiencies and implement federal funding. Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives reflects the diverse work that goes beyond economic recovery including implementing long-term transformative investments of ARPA funds, maximizing IIJA/IRA opportunities to move Colorado forward, cross-agency coordination and engagement to improve systems strained by the pandemic recovery, and strategic work on Governor priorities. Our focus is on: + Maximizing competitive federal funding opportunities from the IIJA and IRA + Ensuring federal and stimulus funding is spent effectively, impactfully, and equitably. + Building upon lessons learned to improve public systems. Description of Job Salary: $145,000-$156,000 FLSA Classification : Exempt Organizational Relationships: This position reports to the Chief of the Governor’s Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives. The position is a senior member of the OFFSI team and supervises a team of Strategy Officers embedded within agencies across State government. Expected Annual Travel: Occasional in and out of state travel Summary of Functions: The Director of Implementation is a senior member of the OFFSI leadership team and is in charge of managing a team of Strategy Officers, leading strategic initiatives and supporting the development and implementation of the Governor’s federal strategy. The position is critical for supporting the Office’s direction, culture, and strategic engagement. The position regularly interacts with Cabinet members, Governor Office senior staff, and agencies ranging from early childhood to transportation. Our team’s structure of a Governor’s Office with senior staff embedded within agencies is truly unique within government and provides the position with the opportunity to learn from and influence cross-agency collaborations. This position requires experience managing a team, working across government, and interacting with senior governmental leaders. It is desired that candidates can demonstrate skills with project management, strategic planning, and supporting the management of an office’s operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Supervision and Leadership: + Provide management of a team of approximately ten Strategy Officers. While Strategy Officers are largely self-sufficient, this position will provide day-to-day support for the team including project direction, performance expectations, and professional development. + Maintain relationships with department executive directors and senior leadership at each of the Strategy Officer’s departments to help navigate critical issues and ensure successful engagements within departments. + Maintain relationships with senior staff within the Governor’s Office to ensure coordination between teams within the Governor’s Office and alignment with OFFSI activities. + Manage the budget, performance, and culture of OFFSI, including regular team meetings, team events, strategic retreats, and organizational planning. Lead Strategic Initiatives within OFFSI: + Lead teams of Strategy Officers and Governor’s Office staff to build upon lessons-learned from cross-agency economic recovery work and execute strategic initiatives relating to the Governor’s priorities and desired operational improvements. + Continually assess how the skills, leadership, and experience of the team of Strategy Officers can be best deployed to support the changing needs and landscape around federal funding. + Manage strategic initiatives through project management, performance goal setting, and ultimate execution. Support the Development and Implementation of Federal Strategy: + In conjunction with other senior leaders of OFFSI, work with agencies to protect existing federal grants, support applications for new grants, and address implementation issues as they may arise. + Provide direction and management of Strategy Officers in support of the development and implementation of the Governor’s federal strategy. + In conjunction with the Office of the State Controller, support the Strategy Officers to ensure agencies have the systems and processes necessary to successfully implement federal funds. Skills and Competencies: + Management of a team, including setting work priorities, supporting team members, and developing team building opportunities. + Familiarity with government and how to develop and implement cross-agency initiatives. + Creative thinker capable of balancing competing demands and managing multiple constituencies. + Collaborative team partner capable of working across multiple agencies and teams. + Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively advocate for solutions. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Strongly Preferred credentials and experience : + At least 7 years of relevant experience + A bachelor's degree in a related field + Experience with state government budget, policy analysis, and performance management + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to work with diverse interests through coalition building, community relations, and advocacy + Experience with training and leading teams + Strategic thinker, with experience in economic recovery + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, and act with transparency and integrity + Solution-oriented approach, with strong problem solving and analytical skills + Detail-oriented, with the ability to organize information, manag e workload, prioritize, and deliver to deadlines + Strong verbal presentation skills are needed Conditions of employment: Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment and reside in Colorado once employed. Supplemental Information Supplemental Information To Apply: A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements. The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including: + Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year) + Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year) + 12 paid holidays per year + Medical and dental plans + State paid life insurance policy of $50,000 + Choice of 2 retirement plans + 401K and 457 plans + State paid Short Term Disability coverage + Additional optional life and disability plans + Credit Union Membership + RTD pass + Training and professional development To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits . Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 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. ADAAA Accommodations The Office of the Governor 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 Staffing Coordinator (the Senior Human Resources Director) at gov_hr@state.co.us. Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. 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