Infrastructure Protection Analyst

Full Job Description

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.

At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self.

We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!

If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!

When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.

Unmatched Benefits:

Did you know that only 15% of employers offer a defined contribution plan? CDPS offers unmatched retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans.

Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.

Additional benefits we offer include free ECO passes for qualifying State employees within the RTD service area, and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.

Requirements

• Director's Office
• Office of Emergency Management
• Office of Grants Management (Formerly Office of Preparedness)
• Office of Security and Prevention (CIAC)
• Office of Public Safety Communications (OPSC).

• Support physical security site assessments of Colorado’s critical infrastructure (as defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for each critical infrastructure sector).
• Implement and perform the tasks of the CIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection Program for gathering and analyzing data, developing reports and disseminating the information to appropriate partners, as assigned.
• Utilizes personal knowledge and skills to gather and analyze information to develop reports that may be disseminated to private, local, state, tribal or federal partners.
• Collaborates with other analysts or investigators, as well as with external partnering agencies.
• Research, implement and share Whole of State initiatives, intelligence, analysis with partners and share program capabilities related to DHSEM.
• Review and analysis of all information gathered from the CIRT tool.
• Compiling information and comparing the potential vulnerability of government building to various threats, natural or human caused; assessing the influence of changes to systems and procedures, as well as surmising the ongoing impact of the changes
• Assessing current literature for information that may indicate a yet-to-be-identified trend of threats to Colorado critical infrastructure.
• Evaluating vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure identified in other states to assist in identifying potential risks that may indicate a concern in Colorado, taking into account the different definitions and analytical processes used when evaluating information from multiple agencies across the country.
• Working knowledge of GIS principles, concepts, and techniques, including spatial data collection, data manipulation, and cartography.
• Perform general geospatial analysis to support project-level decision-making and identify geographic patterns.

• Attend and participate in meetings, trainings, exercises, and discussion related to protecting critical infrastructure.

• Engage, contact, and collaborate with CIAC partners on projects that are important to the CIAC’s mission and to assess and protect Colorado’s critical infrastructure.

• Provide formal and informal presentations, training, and technical assistance to state agencies to enhance prevention, protection and mitigation efforts as part of the critical infrastructure program. These activities may include both written and verbal components.

• Determine the appropriate presentation to develop for each agency, taking into consideration the general knowledge and understanding of the audience pertaining to protection of their facilities and establish a working relationship with those entities so as to continually exchange information to develop advanced trainings.

• Schedule presentations and participate in exercises with industry professionals from the various critical infrastructure sectors to support in obtaining appropriate information for analysis as well as future training topics.

• Participate in training and exercises to enhance knowledge, build partnerships, and work towards meeting the goals of the Critical Infrastructure Protection program.

• The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility negotiable.

• A hybrid work model is utilized, requiring in-office attendance a minimum of three (3) days per week.

• Emergency Activation: During State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) activations, the incumbent may be required to report to the SEOC during non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous analytical training.
• Previous professional work experience in a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement environment.
• Prior experience in working Emergency Communication Center, Public Safety Entity or equivalent.
• Current Federal security clearance
• Working knowledge of GIS principles, concepts, and techniques, including spatial data collection, data manipulation, and cartography.
• Perform general geospatial analysis to support project-level decision-making and identify geographic patterns.

• Requires successful completion of an extensive background investigation including reference checks, a polygraph examination, and fingerprint based criminal background check.
• Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.

• During State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) activations, the incumbent may be required to report to the SEOC during non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• Position is grant funded until December 2026 with a high probability for renewal once it expires. If selected for this position the incumbent will be required to sign a waiver of retention

Additional Information

• Applications: are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.

Closing Date: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step.

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them.

Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive. Each answer (1-4) should be no longer than two pages.

Military Veterans: If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member 4 Copy, and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veteran's preference points.

Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 "State of Legal Residence" form.

• Application Tips: For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this video.
• Resumes, Cover Letters or other documents submitted: Will Not be reviewed, assessed, or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).

Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Transcripts from educational institutions outside the United States must be assessed for U.S.

equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials.

Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

• Comparative Analysis:
  • May include a skills assessment

  • Structured application review by a panel of SMEs

  • Tentative in-person interviews : April 20, 2026 to April 27, 2026