Legislative Budget Manager

Full Job Description

This position is open to current Colorado residents only within the department.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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About This Position:

This position reports to the Finance Director and serves on the Finance Division Leadership team.

The role requires close collaboration with the Budget Execution manager for cross-training between the Legislative Budget and Budget Execution teams.

This position plans, directs, coordinates, and monitors the legislative budget process for the state-funded portion, which makes up 78% of BHA’s total $300M+ budget. Key responsibilities include:

• Timely development and preparation of annual and supplemental budget requests.

• Integrating BHA’s departmental policies, goals, and objectives for current and planned operations into the annual budget request.

• Collaborating with all BHA Divisions to identify and develop new budget requests.

Analyzing policy implications and resource requirements for the department while maintaining awareness of the state’s policy direction and resource limitations.The position is responsible for the BHA’s budget submission to the OSPB and the General Assembly.

Position directs and coordinates all legislative budget activities of the BHA with OSPB, other Executive branch departments, and the Legislative branch, which includes the JBC, the Appropriations Committees, the Capital Development Committee (CDC), and the Legislative Council.

Description of Job:

Budget Development and Program Management

This position directs and manages the Department’s Legislative Budget process. The position oversees the preparation and submission of the Department’s annual budget requests, including capital construction, supplemental, and budget amendment requests. Responsibilities of the position include:
· Legislative Budget Management: Directs the annual BHA legislative budget process, ensuring all budget requests are timely, accurate, clear, and that departmental initiatives are appropriately funded within state resource limitations.
· Coordination and Response: Develops and oversees the coordination of all BHA legislative budget activities and responses
· “Long Bill” Management: Manage, track, and verify the accuracy of the BHA’s legislative budget document (the “Long Bill”), including line item descriptions, budget amounts, letternotes, and management of the allocation of centrally appropriated BHA funds.
· Inquiry Oversight: Ensure the accuracy, appropriateness, and timely submission of all BHA responses to inquiries from the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) and the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB).
· Capital Construction Review: Review proposed capital construction requests and provide feedback to program and budget staff to ensure compliance with all requirements detailed in the annual OSPB budget instructions.

Budget Strategy
This position manages and develops strategic, high-priority budget initiatives across BHA divisions/programs. Ensures budget requests are aligned with the goals and objectives of the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). Key responsibilities include:

· Policy and Strategy: Researching, developing, and recommending innovative strategies and solutions in response to new policy initiatives.
· Legislative and Planning Review: Reviewing and developing responses for all fiscal notes and budget documents submitted to the Joint Budget Committee (JBC), Legislative Counsel, the Office of State Planning and Budget (OSPB), and the Capital Development Committee (CDC).
· Advocacy and Negotiation: Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) represents and negotiates BHA interests in assigned areas. This includes defending budget requests to the OSPB and the JBC, and negotiating issues as needed to achieve the best possible outcomes for the BHA.

Staff Development and Supervision 2
I. Planning and Delegation
· Identifies staff needs, develops annual work plans, and implements plans through assignment of tasks to budget analysts.
· Prioritizes projects and workflow of subordinates.
· Provides clear directions, expectations, and deadlines for staff.
· Maintains oversight on project management plans.
II. Workflow and Quality Control
· Implement methods, procedures, and processes to improve workflow, efficiency, and productivity.
· Ensures services and products delivered by staff are of superior quality, timeliness, and quantity, and contribute to the unit work plan objectives.
· Provides guidance, develops written procedures, and creates measures for evaluating, analyzing, and monitoring program performance and accountability on a regular basis.
· Actively works to remove barriers for staff.
III. Training and Development
· Develops and recommends plans for continuous improvement of staff knowledge, skills, and abilities through training, professional development, and career pathing.
· Provide feedback and coaching to staff related to work processes and products, assist in training staff, and provide leadership on projects.
IV. Creating Employee Culture
· Cultivate a culture intentionally focused on flexibility and support.
· Continuously improve communication and transparency by establishing clear, open channels for staff interaction and fostering psychological safety.
V. Performance Management
· Monitors, evaluates, and documents employee performance in annual performance plans and annual performance evaluations.
· Review assigned employee attendance, workplace behavior, communication, and competencies with supervisor on a regular basis.
· Addresses poor performance by initiating the State progressive discipline process as necessary, in accordance with the State of Colorado Personnel Rules and relevant departmental policies.

Other duties as assigned.



Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience in governmental budget and financial management, legislative fiscal analysis and policy, finance/budget in public administration, and/or public policy analysis (fiscal focus).

OR

Education and Experience:
• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned, equal to eight (8) years
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two (2) years of the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• State legislative process experience

• Complex funding and financial analysis knowledge

• Supervisory and leadership skills

• Regulatory expertise

Conditions of Employment:

• Standard background check and reference check required

• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

• Motor Vehicle Check, if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an ongoing capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties, or on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.

• Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License or a non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border

• Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

1. Disclose that information on the application.

2. Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

3. Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination, and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.




CDHS Selection Process Explanation

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications.

Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.




Minimum Qualification Screening Process

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position.

You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process.

You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."




You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.


Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit.


Your Work Experience/Job Duties

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.


Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).


Appeal Rights

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.




• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

• You can find the official appeal form here.

• You must deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

  • By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or

  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or

  • Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or

  • Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.




Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At (303) 866-3300, or

• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.
  

Additional Information

• How to apply to the State of Colorado (Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)




• The Assessment Process




• For additional recruiting questions, please contact Stacy.Chinea@state.co.us




About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS).

Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado.

Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

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




Our Values

We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve.

We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

• Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

• We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

• Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

• We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

• Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

ADA Accommodations

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us.

EEO Statement

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services.

Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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.

Additional Support For Your Application

Toll-Free Applicant Technical Support

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

uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call 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 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

Required Supplemental Questions:

(Multiple Choice) The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer.

Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.This information is available to me and I have read this information.

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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997…). Your application may be considered incomplete if you do not provide this information.

An incomplete application may not move forward in the Selection process.

If you are a former or current state employee, please identify what state agency you work(ed) with and how many years of relevant state service you have related to the position you are applying for.

(Ensure this is listed on your application under work experience).

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application.

In the space below, please explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify your application from the current position.