Title: Legislative and Stakeholder Liaison (Hybrid) Location: 303 E. 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80203, United States Full-time Hybrid Salary: $71,544.00 - $93,012.00 Annually Job Description: STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings. Envision yourself working at HCPF 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. As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package: - PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage - Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage - Life and AD&D Insurance - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) - 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave - Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees - Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements - Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program - Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees - Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility - Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs. https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs We are looking for a for a Legislative and Stakeholder Liaison for the Office of Community Living (OCL)! We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from fully remote, hybrid, to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage. Work Unit Description The Office of Community Living (OCL) exists as part of the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (the Department), which is the federally recognized single state agency to administer the Colorado Medicaid program. The Office administers the state's Long-Term Care (LTC) programs such as nursing facilities, Program of All- Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE), Hospital Backup Level of Care Program (HBU), and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs. The unit provides oversight and monitoring for the state's system for access to LTC programs. Staff within the Office are responsible for stakeholder relations, policy development and implementation, contract management and performance, program administration and overall LTC Medicaid program performance. The Office provides an important role in working toward the Department's mission to improve access to cost-effective, quality long term care services and supports for Coloradans. The Strategic Outcomes Division is responsible for ensuring the overarching strategic goals and priorities are achieved through coordination across the department and with stakeholders through the following: - Develops, implements and coordinates statewide strategies and priorities related to policy and programmatic changes to the long-term services and supports (LTSS) systems. - Identifies and coordinates across the Department programmatic and fiscal stewardship of Medicaid and state funded LTSS programs and services, including using data analytics to track outcomes of identified strategies. - Evaluates effectiveness and person-centered outcomes for Medicaid and state funded LTSS. - Designs and implements innovative services, business processes and programs to improve access to and delivery of LTSS. - Provides project and process management support to the OCL. - Provides proactive communication and responses to requests for information through the formulation of communications strategies, tactics, and messaging on priority issues. - Develops, implements, and oversees a coordinated plan for stakeholder engagement across OCL. - Provides facilitation support for an array of stakeholder meetings essential to the functions and priorities of OCL. Position Overview The Legislative and Stakeholder Liaison serves as the Department's subject matter authority on legislative analysis impacting the Office of Community Living (OCL). This role leads high-level strategy, analysis, and coordination related to legislative activities, stakeholder engagement, and operational alignment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and strategic responses to legislative inquiries while driving process improvement, project management excellence, and cross-departmental alignment. Key Responsibilities Legislative Analysis & Strategy - Serve as the Department's lead authority on legislative analysis related to OCL policies and programs. - Review, interpret, and assess new and proposed legislation and its impact on existing and planned initiatives. - Provide strategic recommendations to leadership on legislative implications and positioning. - Prepare legislative materials including memos, reports, and presentations on priorities and impacts. Legislative Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement - Act as a primary liaison to key stakeholders, including the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) and legislative staff. - Ensure consistency and alignment in all Department communications with legislators. - Manage legislative requests, including tracking, analysis, drafting, and review of responses and fiscal notes. - Lead coordination and response management during the JBC session, including advising leadership and reviewing deliverables. Project & Process Management - Lead complex business process design and improvement initiatives across OCL. - Apply project management and LEAN methodologies to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness. - Provide strategic guidance to leadership on operational improvements and implementation approaches. - Support contract development and management, including drafting statements of work and overseeing procurement processes. Strategic Planning & Performance Management - Develop, manage, and monitor the OCL strategic plan in collaboration with leadership. - Align OCL initiatives with Department-wide strategic goals and performance metrics. - Provide data-driven recommendations and analytics to inform decision-making. Operations & Program Support - Manage the HCBS questions inbox and internal tracking systems, ensuring timely and high-quality responses. - Analyze inquiries and provide guidance on appropriate responses and policy implications. - Support new and emerging projects, including meeting facilitation, scheduling, note-taking, and administrative coordination RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Liaison IV H1Q4XX MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Only: Seven (7) years of professional experience in legislative analysis, public policy development, government relations, health policy analysis, or program policy analysis, including experience evaluating the operational, fiscal, or programmatic impacts of legislation, regulations, or policy proposals. OR Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Law and Government Affairs or related field, and three (3) years of professional experience in legislative analysis, public policy development, government relations, health policy analysis, or program policy analysis, including experience evaluating the operational, fiscal, or programmatic impacts of legislation, regulations, or policy proposals. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Medicaid programs, long-term services and supports (LTSS), or Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) programs. - Experience working with or supporting a state legislature, legislative committees, or state budget processes (e.g., Joint Budget Committee or appropriations processes) and preparing or contributing to fiscal notes, legislative bill analyses, legislative briefings, or formal responses to legislative requests for information. - Experience coordinating cross-division policy initiatives or responses within a large government agency or complex organization. - Experience developing strategic plans, performance metrics, or program dashboards to track outcomes and organizational goals. - Experience conducting business process analysis, process mapping, or Lean process improvement. - Experience managing contracts, procurements, or statements of work in a government environment. Skills and Competencies - Ability to lead complex projects or initiatives without formal supervisory authority. - Understanding of the legislative process (bill drafting, committee review, amendments, voting, etc. - Knowledge of government structure (federal, state, local - Ability to analyze legislation and policy impacts - Awareness of political dynamics and stakeholders - Strong written communication (policy briefs, talking points, reporting) - Clear verbal communication with legislators, staff, and leadership - Ability to translate complex policy into plain language - Public speaking and presentation skills - Building trust with legislators, staffers, and stakeholders - Maintaining relationships across political parties - Stakeholder engagement and coalition building Work Environment: Office, sedentary Hybrid-a combination of "in person" and remote DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Professional experience is defined as experience that may include: independent judgment and discretion in performing work duties, a level of specialized knowledge, in-depth work requirements such as data gathering, analysis and interpretation, customer service across a broad range of individuals including key personnel, and/or individual accountability for results. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment. - Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application. APPEAL RIGHTS: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. How to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered. Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below. Comparative Analysis Process The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected. ADAAA Accommodations: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Minnie Kaur, at anupreet.kaur@state.co.us. The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.