Policy & Legislation Analyst — Sunrise/Sunset Focus

Public Utilities Commission; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RTD EcoPass

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Employee wellness programs

Bike-to-work programs

RETIREMENT BENEFITS (PERA + 401K/457)

Medical and Dental Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (11 holidays)

Disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) in Colorado seeks a policy and communications professional to support the Policy and Communications Team. The role involves legislative analysis, tracking, and implementation, plus helping set strategic goals for education and outreach.

The position leads sunrise/sunset work, serves as staff contact for NPATCH, and coordinates meetings, appointments, and recommendations with task forces and division staff.

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional work experience with two of: project management, data analysis, policy analysis, stakeholder outreach, or research.
• Advanced degree substitutions allowed per options in MQs.
• Applicants must document experience in detail in the application.

Responsibilities

• Review bills and provide recommendations to Division leadership.
• Coordinate research and analysis during sunset reviews and communicate findings.
• Lead Division-led working groups and internal projects on legislative implementation.

Skills

Policy Analysis

Data Analysis

Project Management

Stakeholder outreach

Research

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration / related field

Associate’s degree + 5 years experience

Job description

Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) in Colorado seeks a policy and communications professional to support the Policy and Communications Team. The role involves legislative analysis, tracking, and implementation, plus helping set strategic goals for education and outreach.

The position leads sunrise/sunset work, serves as staff contact for NPATCH, and coordinates meetings, appointments, and recommendations with task forces and division staff.