Director of Strategic Federal Funding Coordination
Director of Strategic Federal Funding Coordination
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$ 145000 - 156000
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Colorado for All
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.
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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.
Department Information
The Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI)
The Governors Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI) works to maximize federal funding opportunities effectively implement federal and stimulus funding and execute strategic initiatives that build from cross-agency lessons from a coordinated response. The Office specifically works on the $8.7B in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Colorado received and the anticipated $10B from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIL or IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).Through a cross-agency team and a network of local grant navigators the Office operates as aconvener of state agencies local governments and other entities to improve the drawdown offederal funds for Colorado while improving government systems to drive efficiencies andimplement federal funding.Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives reflects the diverse work that goes beyond economic recovery including implementing long-term transformative investments of ARPA funds maximizing IIJA/IRA opportunities to move Colorado forward cross-agency coordination and engagement to improve systems strained by the pandemic recovery and strategic work on Governor priorities.
Our focus is on:
Maximizing competitive federal funding opportunities
Ensuring federal and stimulus funding is spent effectively impactfully and equitably.
Building upon lessons learned to improve public systems.
Description of Job
PLEASE NOTE:
This announcement is open only to eligible individuals currently employed within the Governors Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI). The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Only applications from eligible individuals currently employed within OFFSI will be accepted.
Position Title:Director of Strategic Federal Funding Coordination
Department:Governors Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI)
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Organizational Relationships:This position directly reports to the Chief of OFFSI
Term-limitedThis position is a term-limited position to June 30 2027
Expected Annual Travel:minimal
Salary:$145000-$156000
Position Purpose:The Director of Federal Funding Strategic Coordination leads statewide efforts to support state agencies identify secure and coordinate the strategic implementation of federal funding opportunities. This position plays a critical role in maximizing Colorados access to and deployment of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds by supporting collaboration across state agencies local governments and Tribes.
Summary of Functions:
The position ofDirector of Federal Funds Strategic Coordinationsupports the planning development and implementation of the OFFSIs strategic framework to maximize investment of Federal funds in the State of Colorado. The position reports to the Chief of OFFSI. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented a strong leader an innovative thinker and have the ability to work collaboratively with other state agencies local governments Tribes and federal and local government partners. The ideal candidate will excel at developing and implementing programs managing consultants and contractors and supporting stakeholders in achieving their goals for improved infrastructure. The Director works with the leadership of OFFSI to lead Colorados strategy to maximize federal funds to State agencies local governments and private entities in Colorado. Candidates need to demonstrate emotional intelligence including humility and empathy self-reflection and personal growth and a genuine willingness to receive feedback.
Key Responsibilities
Supervision and Leadership
- The position will serve as part of the leadership team within OFFSI. In this role the position will lead members of the OFFSI team on a variety of short-term and long-term projects.
- Directly and through dotted line relationships supervise employees and work.
- Lead or co-lead high-priority projects across OFFSI and partner agencies.
Coordinates the identification and dissemination of new federal funding opportunities for State agencies and local governments by providing awareness of opportunities and support in the development and execution of grant applications.
Manages OFFSIs grant and technical assistance program including managing requests for grant writing and project planning assistance including intake review and tracking of requests
Maintains communication with DOLA regional managers and other agency staff to ensure appropriate alignment and support
Ensure Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and contracts are signed with all entities receiving assistance
Manage task orders associated to both Thriving Communities and Grant and Technical Assistance program
Local Government Strategic Coordination
Oversee OFFSIs local government engagement efforts including a team of 12-14 contracted regional grant navigators (RGNs) to ensure they are meeting the goals of the program and delivering on their approved scopes of work.
Coordinate between RGNs and DOLA Regional Managers to ensure that the RGN efforts are maximized and not duplicative.
Coordinate with DOLA on the implementation of the local match program.
Offer creative ideas to better coordinate with local governments and tribes to maximize federal funding awards protect federal awards and improve the implementation of federal money.
Explore the possibility of supporting nonprofit organizations on federal issues.
Oversee the Thriving Communities Program (TCP) grant including monitoring milestones and outcomes as per the work plan managing relationships and overseeing the Thriving Communities Program Manager.
Management of the IIJA Cash Fund
Oversee spending reporting planning and implementation of the IIJA Cash Fund working with the Governors Controller to ensure proper management of the funds.
Support program needs for federal or state audits JBC requests legislator requests or communications requests as-needed.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Education and Experience:
Masters Degree from an accredited university in public administration public policy political science or closely related field.
At least three (6) years of professional experience working directly with local governments and/or Tribes with at least (3) years of this experience working with Colorado local governments and/or Tribes.
At least (2) years managing a team or teams of contractors and/or consultants
Experience directly working with rural local governments or Tribes in Colorado
At least (3) years experience with federal grant writing grant accounting governmental auditing and/or compliance.
Demonstrated understanding of the funding opportunities presented by IIJA and IRA.
Conditions of employment: Must be currently employed within the Governors Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives
Supplemental Information
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: and Access
The State of Coloradoencourages 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 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 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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
