Senior Policy Advisor for Wildlife, Agriculture, and Rural Economic Development
Senior Policy Advisor for Wildlife, Agriculture, and Rural Economic Development
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$ 93000 - 103000
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Please note:We will begin the review of applications on July 9 2025 and continue until a finalist is identified.
Department:Governors Office of Policy and ResearchPosition Title:Senior Policy Advisor for Wildlife Agriculture and Rural Economic Development
Hiring range;$93000-$103000 annually depending on qualifications
Full Time 40 hrs/week Term-limited
FLSA Status: ExemptPosition Description:The Governors Office of Policy and Research is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to provide strategic policy and legislative analysis project management and press guidance for wildlife habitat conservation agriculture and rural economic development issues and general support for the Governors agenda. The Advisor will report to the Director of Policy and Research.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Advisor will maintain policy expertise track legislation and budget items develop strategies and be prepared to brief and advise the Governor and other administration officials concerning all the issue areas assigned. The Advisor will coordinate this work as needed with other policy advisors other offices of the Governor (including communications Climate Preparedness and Disaster Recovery budget legal etc.) and appropriate state agencies. The Advisor will also work closely with the Governors legislative team to help advance the Governors agenda during legislative sessions and in the interim. They will develop and maintain strong working relationships with relevant state agencies key stakeholders and constituencies throughout the state to inform this work. This may entail travel within the State.
Desired Skills and Competencies:The successful candidate should have the ability to multitask and function effectively in a complex professional environment to advance the Administrations priorities. They should be a highly agile detail-oriented strategic thinker with well-developed decision-making research and analytical skills. The Advisor should also have strong written and verbal communications skills advanced interpersonal skills with strong networking capabilities the ability to learn and assimilate information quickly and the ability to influence and persuade to effect solutions to complex problems. A well-developed familiarity with Colorado issues and demographics would be an asset while maintaining a broader awareness of Federal law and policy and any associated implications for State programming.
Additional competencies should include the ability to conduct policy research; the ability to assimilate and synthesize complex information into relevant logical and organized formats for analysis and discussion; and the ability to identify and minimize potential conflicts in goals and objectives missions and agendas.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Education/Experience preferred:
5 years work related experience i.e. policy analysis government relations non-profit etc.
Public policy analysis and development skills as demonstrated by professional and/or academic experience.
Detail oriented and organized with the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with governmental and legislative processes i.e. familiarity with the lawmaking ballot initiative process and citizen petition process.
A high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Sound strategic thinker who is familiar with the public sector preferably at the state level.
Familiarity with national issues and Colorado and understanding of issues unique to this state.
Preferred Experience
Ability to form strong public-private partnerships in line with strong networking capabilities this position benefits from communicating regularly with non-governmental advocacy groups.
Conditions of Employment
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: and Belonging
The State of Colorado believes thatequity 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 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
Application ProcessPlease 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:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
