OSPMHC Policy Analyst and Coordinator

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OSPMHC Policy Analyst and Coordinator

Salary

$57,250.18 - $66,950.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

EBA-OSPMHCPolAnalyst

Department

Office of the Governor

Division

Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Opening Date

04/24/2024

Closing Date

5/15/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

200 E Colfax Ave 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.

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Department Information

Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera are committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. The Polis-Primavera administration 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, and building an economy that works for everyone. The Governor’s staff includes offices for budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling.

Mission of Office of Saving People Money on Health Care: The goal of the Office is to identify and implement policies that will reduce health care costs while expanding access to quality care in every corner of Colorado. The Office is led by Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera.

Description of Job

Position Title: OSPMHC Policy Analyst & Coordinator

Hiring Salary Range: $57,250 - $66,950

FLSA Classification: Exempt (not over time eligible)

Expected Annual Travel: Minimal

Summary of Functions: The Policy Analyst & Coordinator supports the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care, which is housed in the Office of the Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, with policy, logistics, and operations responsibilities.

Position Description:

The Policy Analyst & Coordinator will:

• Support the OSPMHC on health policy issues (30%);

• Lead Office of Saving People Money on Health Care (OSPMHC) logistics and operational duties (25%);

• Support the Lt. Governor’s Office on health care-related community engagement operations, staffing, and logistics (25%); and

• Facilitate the Governor’s Core 5 Health Cabinet Working Groups (20%).

  The Policy Analyst & Coordinator will report to the Health Policy Advisor, who reports to the Senior Policy Advisor/Deputy Director of the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care. For certain work assignments, the Policy Analyst & Coordinator may work closely with other members of the Lt. Governor’s Office or the Governor’s Office.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft policy briefs and memos in collaboration with policy staff.

• Conduct research on health-related legislation, budget issues, and public policy.

• Monitor health-related legislative and budget issues.

• Lead OSPMHC team logistics, including scheduling and attending meetings, drafting memos, taking notes, and tracking follow up items.

• Staff the Lt. Governor in health care related meetings and community engagement events, including writing briefing materials and tracking follow up items.

• Support the Lt. Governor’s Office with other duties as assigned on health care engagements.

• Assist with management of the Governor / Lt. Governor’s Health Cabinet meetings. This may include developing meeting materials and facilitating meetings or portions thereof. Collaborate with State Agency staff, the Lt. Governor’s Office, and the Governor’s Operations Team to schedule meetings, build agendas, organize speakers, create memos and materials, staff the Lt. Governor, facilitate meetings, and track follow up items.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Please apply if you believe would bring a unique perspective or enthusiasm to this position, even if you do not have all of the preferred qualifications/education/experience described below . We’re always looking for individuals with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong research skills.

• Strong organizational and operational skills.

• Self-motivation to follow-up on projects, information, and issues until resolved.

• Strong oral and written communication.

• Flexibility to manage multiple projects at once.

• Works well as part of many teams.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Note that the above are minimum qualifications. Additionally, we value:

• Interest in health policy, health equity, and/or saving people money on health care.

• Excellent meeting facilitation skills.

• Experience with community engagement and outreach.

• Familiarity with structures and processes of state and/or federal government.

• Experience supporting supervisors or senior level staff in public forums.

• A well-developed sense of humor and an outgoing, joyous attitude.

  Education and Experience:

• 5 years of relevant experience in an area closely related to the work to be performed by this role.

  OR

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public health, political science, sociology, government, or a related field and at least 1 year of work experience in an area related to the work areas to be performed by this role.

• Additional education may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

  Conditions of Employment:

  Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.

Supplemental Information

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, this means that r eview of applications will begin on April 24, 2024, and continue until the position is closed.

To Apply:

A resume and cover letter must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your resume and cover letter must provide sufficient detail to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience, relevant skills, and achievements.

The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:

• Medical, dental and vision plan coverage - including extensive prescription drug coverage (many preventive medications covered at no cost)*.

• Health Savings Account (with state contribution) when electing HDHP medical coverage*.

• Wellness programs - participation can reduce employee premiums*.

• Short-term and optional long-term disability coverage*.

• Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance*.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*.

• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML).

• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave)

• Welcome Aboard Program - July 1, 2023.pdf

• Retirement benefits** - including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans - https://www.copera.org/

• Hybrid work arrangements.

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

• Training and professional development opportunities, including reduced college tuition through CSU Global (https://csuglobal.edu/) ( contact CSU Global for latest offerings ).

• Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP): offers confidential mental health counseling, professional coaching, employee mediation, 24/7 crisis support.

• Free RTD EcoPass (https://www.rtd-denver.com/fares-passes/ecopass) to all eligible State Employees.

• Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) Membership Eligibility.

  *To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit the state’s benefits portal: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .

  **For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), see COPERA for details: https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates

  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 Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us

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