Lead for Workforce Systems Coordination
Lead for Workforce Systems Coordination
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$ 120000 - 130000
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Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans transitioning the state to renewable energy sources ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education making housing more affordable and available improving public safety and building an economy that works for everyone. The Office of the Governors staff includes budgeting communications and outreach legal counsel legislative liaison operations policy and research and scheduling.
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To empower state agencies to deliver on the administrations core policy priorities while addressing urgent operational challenges and constantly improving performance. For more information about the Operations team visit our website here: of Job
Please note: We will begin the review of applications on April 30 2025 and continue until a finalist is identified.
Title: Lead For Workforce Systems Coordination
Hiring Salary Range:$120000 $130000 per year
FLSA Classification:Exempt
Term: This is a one year term position ending in June 2026
Organizational Relationships:This position will report to the Governors Director of Operations and Cabinet Affairs with a dotted line to the Governors Senior Policy and Workforce Advisor.
Expected Annual Travel:Minimal
Summary of Functions:The Lead for Workforce Systems Coordination will help execute the Governors vision to advance the Big Blur across the postsecondary system. This position will serve as the daytoday lead for an interagency working group and will be accountable for ensuring that the working group yields a clear vision for the States postsecondary workforce programs and that this vision is realized through shortterm interventions and a longterm legislative strategy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The individual in this position will work directly with Governors Office staff and agency leadership and staff to support key initiatives including:
Overseeing the States participation in and preparation for working group discussions and serving as the lead client for external advisory support
Ensuring that the ultimate recommendations align with the Governors vision
Providing regular updates to the Governor and senior Governors Office leadership regarding project progress and consulting them on key decision points
Leading statewide implementation of shortterm working group recommendations which may include activities such as rethinking workforce data systems reviewing and improving program governance and management and establishing crossfunctional fora for collaboration
Collaborating with the Governors Senior Workforce Policy Advisor to formulate and support a longterm legislative agenda that advances relevant working group recommendations
Supervising up to two fulltime staff
General Duties:
Collaborate with the Special Workforce Systems Advisors to identify and elevate department concerns to Governors Office leadership
Uses word processing spreadsheet database and scheduling software applications to prepare correspondence plans reports schedules and other documents related to projects.
Represents the Governors Office and regularly interacts with Departmental Executive Staff.
Other duties as requested and required.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Education/Experience:
At least ten years of experience in related fields. Related fields may include other workforce developmentfocused roles in public service academia or the private sector. Years of postsecondary education can be substituted 1:1 with this experience requirement particularly if focused on the fields of political science public administration or business administration.
Qualifications:
The incumbent in this role will contribute to strengthening the coordination of workforce activities across postsecondary opportunities throughout the executive branch by demonstrating the following attributes:
A skilled project leader who has a demonstrated ability to mobilize and motivate teams around shared goals.
Strong analytical skills with a sound understanding of statistics and the ability to identify and use data to inform decisions and to make recommendations.
Strong organizational skills and selfmotivation to follow up on projects information and issues until resolved.
Empathetic and creative problem solver able to listen understand and lead various decisionmakers at all levels of state government in an emotionally intelligent manner.
An ability to manage stakeholders internal and external to state agencies to ensure that all perspectives are validated.
Preferred Qualifications:
12 years of prior professional experience in related fields
Previous experience leading teams to execute ambitious projects
Previous experience in Colorado State government or a related sector.
Familiarity with the Colorado postsecondary education system
Experience leading complex projects in the public sector with positive results.
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment and reside in Colorado once employed.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration.Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements including your experience and achievements.
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month 4 weeks a year)
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month 10 days a year)
12 paid holidays per year
Medical and dental plans
State paid life insurance policy of a minimum of $50000 or 1x annual salary
Choice of 2 retirement plans
401K and 457 plans
State paid Short Term Disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union Membership
RTD pass
Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: Diversity and Inclusion
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.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor 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 preemployment 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 Staffing Coordinator (the Senior Human Resources Director) at
Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Employment Type
Full-Time
