State Policy Strategist: Deputy Policy Director

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits including PER

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Job summary

State of Colorado is seeking a Deputy Policy Director in the Office of the Governor to provide strategic policy analysis, project management, and guidance on the Governor’s agenda. The role assigns portfolios based on experience and policy expertise and requires collaboration with multiple teams and agencies.

Essential duties include leading policy advisors, briefing senior officials, coordinating with communications and legislative teams, and cultivating statewide stakeholder relationships to

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to learn quickly.
• Well-developed decision-making, research, analytical, and project management skills.
• Familiarity with governmental and legislative processes.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and deadline discipline.
• Experience building relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Policy in leading the Policy Office and providing mentorship to policy advisors.
• Maintain policy expertise within the assigned portfolio and develop strategies to advance them.
• Brief and advise the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and other officials on portfolio issues.
• Coordinate work with communications, budget, legal, and legislative teams and state agencies.
• Review pending legislation with the Governor's legislative team and advise on bills to sign or veto.
• Identify and assess policy initiatives within a broad agenda.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders across the state to inform work.
• Coordinate policy development across agencies and connect programs addressing state challenges.
• Represent the Governor’s Office in forums and public engagements.
• Synthesize complex information into concise, organized formats for analysis.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Policy analysis

Job description

State of Colorado is seeking a Deputy Policy Director in the Office of the Governor to provide strategic policy analysis, project management, and guidance on the Governor’s agenda. The role assigns portfolios based on experience and policy expertise and requires collaboration with multiple teams and agencies.

Essential duties include leading policy advisors, briefing senior officials, coordinating with communications and legislative teams, and cultivating statewide stakeholder relationships to