About the Department

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

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

The Partner Relations and Administration Division serves as the Department's primary liaison to counties, tribes, and local partners, providing expertise in county relations, administrative oversight, communications, fiscal management, and county contract and grant administration. The Division oversees county compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, manages county administration funding and fiscal monitoring, and provides strategic recommendations to Department leadership to improve local administration and operations affecting more than 4,500 county and eligibility site staff. Within the Division, the County Administration Fiscal Unit manages county administration funding, budgeting, accounting, fiscal compliance, regulatory oversight, and the County Grant Program, administering the statutory funding system that supports county human and social services operations, including eligibility determination, program integrity, audits, quality assurance, and other essential Medical Assistance Program functions.

Position Duties

Position Summary

The position serves as the grant program authority for the County Grant Program and county administration fiscal oversight, providing leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of grant policies, funding, and compliance for the local administration of the Medical Assistance Program. Responsibilities include designing and managing grant terms, conditions, and Statements of Work; serving as the Department's subject matter expert on 2 CFR Part 200, county budgeting, funding streams, and legislative reviews; overseeing fiscal operations, subrecipient monitoring, risk assessments, and county fiscal policies and rules; conducting fiscal monitoring to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements; and strategically managing the full county grant lifecycle, including funding opportunities, proposal evaluation, award administration, and ongoing fiscal accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the County Grant Program by designing, developing, and administering grant objectives, funding opportunities, grant terms and conditions, Statements of Work, and intergovernmental grant agreements that support the local administration of the Medical Assistance Program.
Manage the full grant lifecycle from planning through closeout, including developing competitive and targeted grant application processes, coordinating proposal review and scoring, issuing grant awards, monitoring performance, processing amendments, and ensuring timely closeout and final payment of grant funds.
Provide fiscal leadership and oversight for county administration funding by managing county budgeting, funding allocations, funding methodologies, fiscal reporting, budget-to-actual analysis, and year-end reconciliation to ensure appropriate stewardship of federal, state, and local resources.
Serve as the Department's lead resource on county administration fiscal compliance, interpreting and applying federal regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200, state fiscal rules, grant requirements, and legislative changes to ensure consistent statewide implementation.
Direct fiscal subrecipient monitoring activities by developing and implementing monitoring plans, conducting fiscal and programmatic reviews, evaluating risk assessments, analyzing financial reports and expenditures, monitoring compliance with grant agreements, and recommending corrective actions to address fiscal or programmatic deficiencies.
Develop and maintain county administration fiscal policies, rules, and standard operating procedures by reviewing legislative and regulatory changes, updating fiscal monitoring protocols, drafting and revising county administration rules, coordinating rule development with the Medical Services Board, and ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.
Analyze fiscal and program performance data to evaluate compliance, identify statewide trends and risks, measure program effectiveness, support funding decisions, and develop strategic recommendations that improve fiscal accountability and strengthen county administration.
Develop and manage county grant and fiscal communications, including operational guidance, Memo Series publications, funding announcements, supplemental guidance, frequently asked questions, reports, presentations, newsletters, web content, and other communication materials to ensure consistent interpretation of fiscal requirements across counties.
Respond to legislative and stakeholder inquiries by researching and providing technical guidance related to county administration funding, funding methodologies, fiscal compliance, grant administration, and regulatory requirements for the General Assembly, federal and state partners, county governments, and Department leadership.
Create and maintain fiscal tools and knowledge resources, including web-based tools, templates, centralized document repositories, and standardized resources that improve access to fiscal information, promote operational consistency, and support efficient program administration.
Collaborate with Department leadership and county partners to identify fiscal risks, improve grant administration processes, strengthen internal controls, provide technical assistance, and implement strategies that ensure accountability, compliance, and effective administration of county funding programs.
Support division and leadership priorities by assuming additional county administration fiscal responsibilities, leading special projects, and providing expertise on emerging fiscal, grant, and regulatory issues impacting county administration of the Medical Assistance Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code and Class Description

Administrator IV H1B4XX

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of professional experience auditing and reviewing federal expenditures and managing grants for a state or county agency.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field
AND

Three (3) years of professional experience auditing and reviewing federal expenditures and managing grants for a state or county agency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior or current state experience related to the duties of this position.
Prior experience delivering technical guidance on Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) for subrecipients and drafting related policy.
Prior or current county experience related to the duties of this position.
Prior or current federal grant management/regulations experience.

DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.

Required Competencies

Ability to read, analyze, understand, and apply laws, rules, policies and procedures;
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to verbally communicate to a diverse audience and the ability to complete reports and communications in a clear, accurate, and concise manner;
Interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of different stakeholders, both internal and external;
Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to remain patient and compassionate when dealing with difficult customer interactions;
Demonstrated customer service skills, including the ability to use de-escalation techniques to resolve difficult conversations;
Ability to handle sensitive and/or highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with state and federal laws;
Ability to represent the department in a positive, professional and objective manner, and support a positive workplace environment;
Accountability for work product and attendance;
Demonstrated attention to detail;
Professional demeanor;
Proficiency in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and Google Suite (Doc’s, Sheets, Drawings, Forms, etc.)

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:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Other Qualifications

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, Anupreet Kaur, at [email protected].

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.

Benefits

: The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

Supplemental Questions

All HCPF positions are security-sensitive positions and require potential employees to undergo a criminal record background check. As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to pre-employment screening if offered the position. Are you willing to meet this requirement?

Do you have any relatives or significant others working at the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing? If so, please list their names here. Otherwise, please list N/A.

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately. Please verify that this information is included in your application in the supplemental questions.

Are you willing to accept an offer within the posted salary range?

Former state employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. Otherwise, please list N/A.

Describe your interpretation of the recent revisions to Uniform Guidance (2 cfr
200).

If a subrecipient strongly disagrees with your technical interpretation of an
allowable activity or cost, how do you handle the situation while maintaining a
collaborative working relationship?

List any additional relevant experience you would like us to consider in determining if you meet the qualifications of this position. Please, include the months and years relevant to the experience you describe.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: State of Colorado
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County Fiscal Administrator