Principal Policy Advisor - Non-Classified

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work options

Premium medical/dental/vision benefits

Employer-paid short-term disability &/

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid PFML (up to 160 hours)

PERA retirement benefits

RTD Eco Pass

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

The Colorado Department of Education seeks a Senior Policy Associate to bring deep expertise in education policy, analyzing legislation and turning policy into action for Colorado’s schools and students. You will collaborate across the agency and with key partners to develop policy solutions, coordinate fiscal notes, and support policy implementation.

The role supports the policy team by coordinating the agency’s fiscal note process, summarizing implementation considerations, and communicating

Formación

• Experience in education policy and legislative processes.
• Ability to analyze legislation and develop policy solutions.
• Coordinate fiscal notes and policy feedback with multiple stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cross-department policy development and implementation.
• Coordinate fiscal notes and legislative summaries.
• Communicate with agency leadership and external stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Policy analysis

Legislative liaison

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Descripción del empleo

This position is not part of the classified personnel system; applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.

Incumbent will be required to live in and complete work for CDE within Colorado.

Colorado Department of Education – What We Do

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.

Why Work For CDE

The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!

• Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
• Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML).
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals.
• Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) www.copera.org.
• Employer-paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply).
• Paid professional development opportunities.

A wide salary range is posted for this position, and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority relative to others performing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.

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.

Work Environment

This position is full-time, state-funded (funding is contingent upon availability and may end at any time), and eligible for a hybrid work environment.

• Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs.
• Commuting to the CDE buildings is required.
• A Remote (Home) office is required.
• Required to report to the work location per business needs.
• Essential Functions (ADAAA)
  • LIGHT/Office environment:
    • Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time.
    • May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally.
    • Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.
    • Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
  • DL Not Required: Required to independently obtain and determine means to complete travel requirements.

Position Summary

Know Colorado education policy inside and out? We want to hear from you. CDE is looking for a Senior Policy Associate who can bring deep expertise in education policy to complex legislative and implementation work. You’ll collaborate across the agency and with key partners to analyze legislation, develop policy solutions, coordinate fiscal notes, and help turn policy into effective action for Colorado’s schools and students.

The senior policy associate applies knowledge of statutory, legislative, procedural, and programmatic content to support the policy implementation and development work of the Colorado Department of Education and the State Board of Education. The position works collaboratively with the other members of CDE’s Policy Team–including the principal policy advisor and legislative liaison–to advance the department’s legislative and policy priorities. The position supports the department and board during the legislative session by leading and coordinating the agency’s fiscal note process, analyzing proposed legislation, and summarizing implementation considerations and policy feedback. The position also supports timely, accurate, and coordinated communication with agency leadership, the State Board Office, Legislative Council Staff, legislators, and internal and external stakeholders. Outside the legislative session, the position facilitates cross-unit collaboration among CDE staff to develop and implement education legislation and policies, including state board rulemaking. The position must understand the relationship among proposed legislation, state budget conditions, agency appropriations, program funding, staffing capacity, and implementation requirements.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Policy Development, Analysis, and Implementation
  • Works collaboratively with the principal policy advisor and legislative liaison to lead cross-departmental policy