Senior Policy Alignment Lead for County Programs

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long

PTFML (PFML)

Job summary

The State of Colorado's Department of Health Care Policy & Financing seeks a Policy Advisor V to lead policy alignment across county cohort programs. You will coordinate federal and state requirements, advise executives, and ensure compliance across agencies.

Hybrid work options are available; residency is required for Colorado residents at the time of application. You will report to the Policy and Communications Office and contribute to Medicaid program integrity and interagency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant experience in public policy, public administration, or program analysis.
• At least two years of policy, program, or fiscal analysis for publicly funded health or human-services programs.
• Education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis per the state's guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide cross-program policy analysis to align federal and state requirements and improve service delivery.
• Develop recommendations and executive decision-support materials for consistent implementation.
• Represent the agency in cross-agency policy alignment initiatives and coordinate with partner agencies and counties.

Skills

Policy analysis

Public policy

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Education

Master in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree

Doctorate or JD

Job description

The State of Colorado's Department of Health Care Policy & Financing seeks a Policy Advisor V to lead policy alignment across county cohort programs. You will coordinate federal and state requirements, advise executives, and ensure compliance across agencies.

Hybrid work options are available; residency is required for Colorado residents at the time of application. You will report to the Policy and Communications Office and contribute to Medicaid program integrity and interagency collaboration.