Executive Policy & Programs Coordinator

Colorado Department of Transportation; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation seeks an operational support professional to assist executive leadership, coordinate calendars, prepare briefing materials, and support policy and legislative activities in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes discretion, strong organization, and customer service while engaging with legislative staff and state partners. A hybrid work arrangement is typical, with travel across the Metro Denver area as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in government or political environments.
• Ability to assist with policy analysis and research.
• Drafting policy communications and providing high-level support.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and scheduling support to executive leadership.
• Coordinate calendar logistics and back up calendars for executives.
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and talking points.
• Manage correspondence, invoices, travel, and meeting logistics.
• Track legislation, monitor news, and draft summaries and fact sheets.
• Route constituent inquiries and support confidential matters.

Skills

Government/political environment

Policy analysis

Research topics impacting operations

Drafting policy/communications

High-level technical support to execs

Education

Public Policy / Public Administration background

Job description

Colorado Department of Transportation seeks an operational support professional to assist executive leadership, coordinate calendars, prepare briefing materials, and support policy and legislative activities in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes discretion, strong organization, and customer service while engaging with legislative staff and state partners. A hybrid work arrangement is typical, with travel across the Metro Denver area as needed.