County Fiscal Administrator

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Colorado’s Department of Health Care Policy & Financing seeks a County Administration Fiscal Administrator to lead the County Grant Program and oversee county administration fiscal operations. The role guides policy, funding, compliance, and reporting across multiple counties and tribal partners, ensuring accountability and alignment with federal and state requirements.

The position supports a hybrid work arrangement with a focus on grant lifecycle management, budgeting, and monitoring,

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of related professional experience auditing and reviewing federal expenditures, managing grants for a state or county agency, and developing fiscal policies and rules.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Accounting, Public Health, Public Policy, AND three (3) years of professional experience auditing and reviewing federal expenditures, managing grants for a state or county agency, AND developing fiscal policies and rules.
• Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the County Grant Program by designing, developing, and administering grant objectives, funding opportunities, grant terms and conditions, Statements of Work, and intergovernmental grant agreements for Medical Assistance.
• Manage the full grant lifecycle from planning through closeout, including proposal review, scoring, award administration, monitoring, and final payments.
• Provide fiscal leadership and oversight for county administration funding, including budgeting, funding allocations, and fiscal reporting.
• Serve as the lead on county administration fiscal compliance, interpreting 2 CFR Part 200 and state rules to ensure consistent statewide implementation.
• Develop and maintain fiscal policies, rules, and standard operating procedures and coordinate with the Medical Services Board.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Public Health, Public Policy

Job description

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

Envision yourself working at HCPF

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.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.

As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 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
• Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees
• Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
• Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
• Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs. https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

We are looking for a County Fiscal Administrator for the Policy, and Administration!

The Partner Relations and Administration Division - County Administration Fiscal Unit serves as HCPF’s subject matter expert and primary liaison for county and tribal relations, administration, fiscal oversight, and compliance. The Division represents the Department with counties, tribal governments, local public health agencies, and other community partners and provides specialized guidance and recommendations to Department leadership on issues affecting local administration and a workforce of more than 4,500 county and eligibility-site staff.

The County Administration Fiscal Unit manages the fiscal components of county administration, including funding, accounting, budgeting, fiscal monitoring and compliance, regulatory oversight, and the County Grant Program. The unit oversees the federal, state, and local funding structure that supports county administration of Medical Assistance programs and related functions such as eligibility, program integrity, subrecipient monitoring, audits, performance improvement, and quality assurance.

We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from hybrid to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage.

Position Summary

The position serves as the grant program authority for the County Grant Program and county administration fiscal oversight, providing leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of grant policies, funding, and compliance for the local administration of the Medical Assistance Program. Responsibilities include designing and managing grant terms, conditions, and Statements of Work; serving as the Department's subject matter expert on 2 CFR Part 200, county budgeting, funding streams, and legislative reviews; overseeing fiscal operations, subrecipient monitoring, risk assessments, and county fiscal policies and rules; conducting fiscal monitoring to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements; and strategically managing the full county grant lifecycle, including funding opportunities, proposal evaluation, award administration, and ongoing fiscal accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the County Grant Program by designing, developing, and administering grant objectives, funding opportunities, grant terms and conditions, Statements of Work, and intergovernmental grant agreements that support the local administration of the Medical Assistance Program.
• Manage the full grant lifecycle from planning through closeout, including developing competitive and targeted grant application processes, coordinating proposal review and scoring, issuing grant awards, monitoring performance, processing amendments, and ensuring timely closeout and final payment of grant funds.
• Provide fiscal leadership and oversight for county administration funding by managing county budgeting, funding allocations, funding methodologies, fiscal reporting, budget-to-actual analysis, and year-end reconciliation to ensure appropriate stewardship of federal, state, and local resources.
• Serve as the Department's lead resource on county administration fiscal compliance, interpreting and applying federal regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200, state fiscal rules, grant requirements, and legislative changes to ensure consistent statewide implementation.
• Direct fiscal subrecipient monitoring activities by developing and implementing monitoring plans, conducting fiscal and programmatic reviews, evaluating risk assessments, analyzing financial reports and expenditures, monitoring compliance with grant agreements, and recommending corrective actions to address fiscal or programmatic deficiencies.
• Develop and maintain county administration fiscal policies, rules, and standard operating procedures by reviewing legislative and regulatory changes, updating fiscal monitoring protocols, drafting and revising county administration rules, coordinating rule development with the Medical Services Board, and ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Analyze fiscal and program performance data to evaluate compliance, identify statewide trends and risks, measure program effectiveness, support funding decisions, and develop strategic recommendations that improve fiscal accountability and strengthen county administration.
• Develop and manage county grant and fiscal communications, including operational guidance, Memo Series publications, funding announcements, supplemental guidance, frequently asked questions, reports, presentations, newsletters, web content, and other communication materials to ensure consistent interpretation of fiscal requirements across counties.
• Respond to legislative and stakeholder inquiries by researching and providing technical guidance related to county administration funding, funding methodologies, fiscal compliance, grant administration, and regulatory requirements for the General Assembly, federal and state partners, county governments, and Department leadership.
• Create and maintain fiscal tools and knowledge resources, including web-based tools, templates, centralized document repositories, and standardized resources that improve access to fiscal information, promote operational consistency, and support efficient program administration.
• Collaborate with Department leadership and county partners to identify fiscal risks, improve grant administration processes, strengthen internal controls, provide technical assistance, and implement strategies that ensure accountability, compliance, and effective administration of county funding programs.
• Support division and leadership priorities by assuming additional county administration fiscal responsibilities, leading special projects, and providing expertise on emerging fiscal, grant, and regulatory issues impacting county administration of the Medical Assistance Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Administrator IV H1B4XX

There are two ways to qualify for this position:

Option 1: Experience Only

Seven (7) years of related professional experience auditing and reviewing federal expenditures, managing grants for a state or county agency, AND developing fiscal policies and rules.

Option 2: Education and Experience

A bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Accounting, Public Health, Public Policy, AND three (3) years of professional experience auditing and reviewing federal expenditures, managing grants for a state or county agency, AND developing fiscal policies and rules.

Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following:

• An associate will count as two years of experience
• A bachelors will count as four years of experience
• A masters degree will count for six years of experience
• A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience
• Note: Per the Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your transcripts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior or current county experience related to the duties of this position.
• Prior or current state experience related to the duties of this position
• Prior or current policy/guidance development experience

Definition of Professional Experience

Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.

Conditions of Employment

• All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.
• Employees who have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.

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 [e-mail] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement 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.

ADAAA Accommodations

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.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 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 Coordinator, Minnie Kaur, at [e-mail].

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.