Dep Director of Operations & Lead for the Governorâs Operational Agenda (Internal Candidates Only)
Dep Director of Operations & Lead for the Governorâs Operational Agenda (Internal Candidates Only)
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Department Information
Department Information: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.
Mission of Governors Office of Operations: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: Opportunity
This announcement is open only to eligible individuals currently employed within the Office of Operations within the Office of the Governor. 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 the Office of Operations within the Office of the Governor will be accepted.
Description of Job
DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
Summary of Functions:The Deputy Director of Operations & Lead for the Governors Operational Agenda(hereinafter called Deputy Director) is tasked with leading theGovernors Operational Agenda including tracking and delivering on key performance indicators as outlined in the Operational Agenda as well as executing on aset of high-priority time-bound initiatives or projects for the Governors Office to support effective operations of State government and the priorities of Governor Polis.
These projects will include both proactive efforts to identify opportunities to make State government operations more effective and efficient as well as efforts that are responsive to emergent needs identified by the Governor Chief of Staff and/or Director of Operations. The Deputy Director is also responsible for overseeing the statewide professional development portfolio in the areas of operational excellence and innovation including programs required by the SMART Act.
The Deputy Director also supports the Director of Operations & Cabinet Affairs with overall team management and leadership as well asstanding in for the Director as needed to lead Cabinet meetings resolve inbound issues raised by Cabinet members and plan Cabinet-wide programming (e.g. annual retreats).The Deputy assists the Director with other responsibilities including representing the Director in various internal and external meetings assisting with day-to-day Cabinet operations and other responsibilities as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The individual in this position will work directly with the Governors Office leadership and staff and agency leadership and staff to execute on key initiatives including:
Developing and leading theGovernors Operational Agenda including monitoring and reporting progress on KPIs ensuring accountability across agencies and driving continuous improvement;
Serving as a strategic thought partner to the Colorado Digital Service on critical statewide digital initiatives ensuring alignment with the Governors priorities advancing enterprise-wide modernization efforts and strengthening Colorados position as a leader in digital government.
Overseeing the work of three to five members of the operations team including maintaining a project pipeline making recommendations on priority projects conducting regular reviews and retrospectives to improve team performance and monitoring the execution of projects.
Scoping each initiative or project including identifying who needs to be involved identifying key project outcomes and creating project plans. Projects may focus on issue discovery user experience labor negotiations emergency response program evaluation and/or project management for mission-critical agency programs.
Facilitating cross-functional teams within executive branch agencies community stakeholders and/or vendors as needed to build enthusiasm and accountability to execute on the initiative.
Delivering a set of recommendations at the outcome of each initiative or project which may include recommendations on pursuing or discontinuing further work on an initiative the structure for future work and any resource staffing or structural needs.
Overseeing the statewide professional development portfolio including leadership training programs innovation training to comply with SMART Act requirements and employee recognition awards.
Supporting the Digital Government Steering Committee by coordinating priorities and advancing strategic initiatives in digital service delivery.
Developing and executing the Governors Office communication and knowledge-sharing strategy for the Governors Operational Agenda including publishing thought leadership and cultivating opportunities to share Colorados operational innovations externally.
Supporting the Director of Operations in their responsibilities as needed.
Organizational Relationships:This position directly supervises a team of 3-5 individual contributors and supports the portfolio of the broader team of 10-14 individuals. This position reports to the Director of Operations & Cabinet Affairs.
Minimum Qualifications:
The incumbent in this role will demonstrate the following attributes:
A skilled project leader who has a demonstrated ability to mobilize and motivate teams around shared goals to set direction and approach in a complex and ever-changing environment to make difficult decisions and to deliver tough messages with grace.
Strong analytical skills with a sound understanding of statistics and ability to identify and use data to inform decisions and to make recommendations.
Strong organizational skills and self motivation to follow-up on projects information and issues until resolved.
Empathetic and creative problem solver able to listen understand and lead various decision makers at all levels of state government in an emotionally intelligent manner.
Enthusiastic about the power of performance management data and information to drive action toward positive outcomes.
Possesses the political savvy to coach agency leaders as well as the team of advisors on how to connect the expectations of the public to the work of government.
Ability to survey the state of the workplace identify arising concerns and propose effective solutions.
Ability to quickly adapt to and navigate a dynamic work environment using flexible problem-solving skills.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Education/Experience:
At leastnine (9) yearsof relevant work experience in an area closely related to the work areas to be performed by this role including government administration strategic planning goal setting and/or project management. A Bachelors degree in public administration political science economics or a related field may be substituted for up to four (years) of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate degree in public policy public administration business administration economics or another quantitative field.
Previous experience in state government.
Condition of employment:Must be currently employed within the Office of Operations within the Office of the Governor.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 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
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
