Legislative Liaison (NON-CLASSIFIED)

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

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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.

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 looking for a Legislative Liaison to join our Policy, Communication, and Administration Office!

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 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 hybrid to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Serves as the Department’s primary liaison to the Colorado General Assembly and leads legislative advocacy efforts on behalf of the agency.

• Acts as the Department’s lead legislative strategist, working daily with legislators, legislative staff, executive branch officials, and external stakeholders.

• Represents the Department in negotiations and collaboration with governmental entities and stakeholder organizations to support the development and advancement of the Department’s legislative agenda.

• Coordinates implementation of the legislative agenda by facilitating bill development, identifying sponsors, supporting drafting efforts, and negotiating amendments.

• Monitors, analyzes, and advocates on legislation impacting the Department; works with Department leadership to provide testimony before legislative committees and engages stakeholders throughout the legislative process.

• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with executive leadership, subject matter experts, legislators, legislative staff, healthcare professionals, providers, advocacy organizations, business leaders, and members of the public.

• Communicates legislative developments and statutory requirements to Department leadership and staff to support implementation and compliance efforts.

• Serves as a primary point of contact for legislators and legislative staff seeking information regarding Department programs, policies, and initiatives.

• Collaborates with Department staff and budget teams to support the development and review of fiscal notes related to proposed legislation.

• Supports Department staff in preparing legislative reports, briefings, and other materials required by the General Assembly.

• Coordinates activities related to Medical Services Board appointments, including supporting prospective members through the gubernatorial appointment and Senate confirmation processes.

• Partners with Department staff to evaluate the operational, fiscal, and policy impacts of proposed legislation and enacted laws.

• Recommends legislative and regulatory changes based on policy analysis, program evaluation, and stakeholder feedback.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

There are two ways to qualify for this position:

Option 1:

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of related professional experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

• At least two (2) of those years of professional experience must be in a health or health care related industry

Option 2:

Education and Experience:

A bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a related field and  two (2) years of professional experience in an occupation related to the work assigned.

Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following:

• An associate will count as two years of experience

• A bachelors will count as four years of experience

• A masters degree will count for six years of experience

• A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience

• Note: Per the Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your transcripts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior state experience related to the duties of this position (as a lobbyist, liaison, or similar)

• Experience working with and have established relationships with the Colorado General Assembly
• Demonstrated experience in a health care related policy area, demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to a changing health care policy landscape
• Experience and familiarity with public health insurance programs including Medicaid and the Child Health Plan Plus including Familiarity with Medicaid and CHP+ statutes, rules and regulations
• Experience and thorough understanding of the  legislative and budget processes
• Experience working with or for a state agency in Colorado
• Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders on health care policy

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. 

• All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.
• This position will travel throughout the state as needed, which may include occasional overnight stays, therefore a CO Driver's License is required.
• This position will need to be available "on-call" throughout and leading up to the legislative session.
• Employees who have been disciplinarily 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 dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

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.