Govern for America Fellows Only: DOLA Data & Performance Analyst

Full Job Description

This job posting is only open to Govern For America Fellowship applicants. This position is a two-year term-limited position, projected to end in June 2028. This position will be eligible for full benefits.

Who can Apply

This opportunity is only open to Govern for America Fellowship applicants who currently reside in the State of Colorado.

About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities.

The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration.

While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs,” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.

Vision

The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through: accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities.

Mission

Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado’s communities.

Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?

The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities.

We value the diversity that Colorado offers.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs.

In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:

• Medical and Dental Plans

• Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans

• Employee Wellness Programs

• Paid Life Insurance

• 11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave

• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage

• RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees

• Flexible work schedule options and hybrid work options

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Training opportunities

• Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Please see the Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees.

Requirements

This position sits within the Executive Director’s Office, and specifically the Strategy Office.

The Strategy Office leads the development and support for the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) internal strategic plan and program work that supports the strategic plan.

In addition, the Office oversees and manages key strategic projects necessary for department success, collaboratively developing short-term and long-term strategic priorities, and coordinating with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the department's work aligns with the strategic priorities.

The Office does this primarily through performance management of key indicators, project management, and cross-Department coordination.

The Department seeks a Data & Performance Analyst to assist with key data analysis, coordination of performance indicators, and support implementing the Department’s strategic plan.

Priority projects and programs include coordination of key performance indicators and goals for the Department, and ad hoc data analysis on key program outcomes.

This position will support the Executive Director’s Office and program teams in the Divisions.

The purpose of this position is to support DOLA Leadership with data and analysis to inform planning, managing, and evaluating programs, as well as improving internal operations and processes.

Primary tasks for this position include:

This position will work with the Department’s Chief Strategy Officer, agency leadership, and with the divisions' program managers to:

1. Support the development & monitoring of department performance metrics;

2. Support implementation of the department’s strategic plan;

3. Data analysis to support operations and program management in the Department, as requested by the Executive Director’s Office;

4. Coordinating with data analysts throughout the department, including the State Demography Office, to support consistent use of and interpretation of data sources; and

5. Other duties as assigned.

The Data & Performance Analyst's responsibilities may also include conducting research, analyzing data systems, identifying trends, and preparing reports.

An outstanding Data & Performance Analyst should have strong analytical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills and the ability to coordinate across teams.

Qualifications

Class Code & Classification Description

Analyst I H1C1XX

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Only:

Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

OR

Education and Experience: A combination of related education in public administration, public policy, economics, political science, data science, sociology, and international studies or a closely related field (as determined by the agency) AND experience as described above equal to four (4) years.

Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for.

Applicants must upload their unofficial college transcripts that include the student name, college name, courses completed and/or degree with date conferred with this application, in order to receive credit.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

Required Competencies

• Ability to provide Govern for America program concepts, bringing high-potential, equity-focused, emerging leadership into this government role to address critical workforce gaps and strategic priorities, providing a fresh perspective, to drive innovative, community-centered operational improvements.

• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret a variety of data to identify trends and draw conclusions

• Ability to complete data analysis using appropriate tools, including cleaning and formatting data records, descriptive statistics, and basic projections

• Ability to consult, advise, influence, and work collaboratively across teams, displaying strong interpersonal skills

• Experience conducting research and summarizing findings

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word

• Capability to sustain a respectful and productive work environment that inspires teamwork and positive results

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Dedication to public service

• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with SMART performance goals and/or key performance indicators

• Ability to interpret state regulations or program guidelines

• Familiarity with change management, project management and/or process improvement frameworks (ex. Six Sigma, Lean, Agile, ADKAR, etc.)

• Familiarity with Google Suite, including Google Docs and Google Sheets

• Ability to prepare models and projections

• Ability to visualize data via charts and dashboards

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a Govern For America(GFA) Fellow, in order to be considered for this position. Please also include your GFA letter of recommendation as an attachment to your application. If you are not a GFA Fellow, then your application will not be considered for this position.

• You MUST be a Colorado resident (at the time of application) to apply for this position.

• Pre-employment criminal background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.

• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DOLA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. DOLA does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.

Applicants may submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job and attach to the online application.

Applications left blank or marked “See Resume” will not be accepted. Please address every requirement for the position with your experience in your application.

Comparative Analysis

Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) are required to participate in the comparative analysis process through this job posting.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the position. Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process.

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, training and experience review, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants.

Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum qualifications.

Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties, required competencies and preferred qualifications in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Additional Information

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

DOLA 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 a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Melissa Bellew, DOLA ADA Coordinator at melissa.bellew@state.co.us.

Email Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email.

Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email.

Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Biweekly Pay: As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule.

This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year.

Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.

Technical Assistance: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g.

uploading or attaching documents to your online application) please contact NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).

Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative.

This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

For questions related to this job posting, please reach out to Melissa Bellew via email at melissa.bellew@state.co.us.