Local Government Federal Funding Advisor
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$ 70000 - 86000
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Love ColoradoThere is no better way to define your future and build your career than to work for the State of Colorado.
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Colorado For All - Colorado Employee Reflections
At the State of Colorado we value our employees! We understand that an engaged workforce is vital to ensuring the state government is bold consistent and joyous as it conducts the business of Colorado. Like many employers the State of Colorado is challenged with attracting and retaining the best and brightest employees. To meet the challenge the State has embarked on a journey to increase the profile of the State of Colorado as an Employer of Choice. The States 2021 strategic plan focuses on select steps over the next three years to increase the States profile as an Employer of Choice. The goal is simple: to provide a great professional environment and culture that attracts and retains the best and brightest to our workforce.
The Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives
The Governors Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI) drives Colorados strategic use of federal resources by maximizing funding opportunities overseeing implementation of stimulus dollars and translating cross-agency lessons into coordinated action. OFFSI currently manages $8.7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations and supports the deployment of roughly $10 billion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
By convening a cross-agency team alongside a statewide network of local grant navigators OFFSI accelerates the drawdown of federal funds while modernizing government systems to boost efficiency and impact. Our work extends beyond immediate economic recoveryimplementing long-term ARPA investments harnessing IIJA/IRA opportunities to propel Colorado forward strengthening pandemic-strained systems and advancing the Governors strategic priorities.
Core Priorities:
MaximizeFederal grant opportunities
Ensurefederal and stimulus dollars are spent effectively equitably and with measurable impact
Leveragelessons learned to enhance public systems and processes
Guidestate agencies and local governments through evolving federal policy changes
Description of Job
Position Title:Local Government Federal Funding Advisor
Hiring Salary Range:$70000-$86000 annually
FLSA Classification:Exempt (not eligible for overtime pay)
Expected Annual Travel:Occasional Travel as needed
Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangements
***THIS IS A TERM-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ANTICIPATED END DATE OF June 30 2027 WITH THE POSSIBILITY TO EXTEND BASED ON AVAILABLE FUNDING.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Assistance
- Act as primary liaison for local governments needing support as it relates to federal policy grant contracts budget implications etc.
- Understand and communicate to stakeholders how funding pools have changed and federal priorities have shifted
- Coordinate with state agencies the Department of Local Affairs and OFFSI team members to resolve stakeholder needs.
- Facilitate cross-jurisdictional collaborations for competitive funding proposals.
- Create systems that support non-entitlement units to be proactive in preparing and submitting ARPA reporting into the US Treasury portal before the deadline.
- Supporting DOLA regional managers in identifying and navigating relevant federal funding opportunities
- Researching the status of federal funding opportunities and helping local governments determine application status
- Direct local governments to resources and programs that benefit their projects and goals
Training and Capacity Building
- Design and deliver webinars workshops and peer-learning networks on topics such as:
- Grant contract and funding changes
- Federal and state budget impacts
- Identification support of alternative funding streams for critical local government projects.
- Participate in Department of Local Affairs convenings and integrate shared strategies.
- Maintain a forward-looking calendar of anticipated Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) regulatory comment periods and interim guidance releasesso local partners can get in line early.
Issue Tracking Reporting Communications
- Develop a simple audit readiness toolkit and run periodic peer-review clinics so local governments can confidently prepare for close-outs single audits (A-133) and Treasury monitoring visits.
- Monitor and report on emerging federal policy and funding issues affecting local governments.
- Establish metrics and milestones for technical assistance initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Communications Team to craft timely briefs newsletters and web content.
- Support the Grant Writing and Technical Assistance Program Local Match Assistance Program Regional Grant Navigators and IIJA Cash Fund.
Other Local Government Coordination
- Share lessons learned and best practices with Regional Grant Navigators and DOLA Regional Managers.
- Support the Thriving Communities Program Manager to identify targeted opportunities in southeast Colorado.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum this position requires:
- At least four (4) years* of professional experience working on the implementation financing and or technical assistance for transportation or other infrastructure or community development projects; AND
- Demonstrated ability to produce professional communications through email phone video and in-person meetings; AND
- Understanding of and commitment to rural development and equity as demonstrated through work education and/or lived experience
- *Note: A degree from an accredited college or university or specialized training in fields relevant to this position may substitute for related occupational experience on a year-for-year basis up to two years.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- Direct experience with federal policy analysis and federal grant management.
- Strong grant-writing and budget-development skills.
- Experience designing and delivering training or peer-learning programs.
- Track record working with rural or resource-constrained local governments.
- Experience working with and US Treasury portal
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado; however applicants must reside in Colorado at the time of employment.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
A resume and cover letter must be submittedwith the application for consideration. Your resume and cover letter must provide sufficient detail to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience relevant skills and achievements.
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
Medical dental and vision plan coverage - including extensive prescription drug coverage (many preventive medications covered at no cost)*.
Health Savings Account (with state contribution) when electing HDHP medical coverage*.
Wellness programs - participation can reduce employee premiums*.
Short-term and optional long-term disability coverage*.
Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance*.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*.
13.33 hours of Annual leave and 6.66 hours of sick leave accrued each month.
Retirement benefits** - including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans - or hybrid work arrangements.
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorados Work-LifeDiscount Program.
Training and professional development opportunities including reduced college tuition throughCSU Global(contact CSU Global for latest offerings).
Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP): offers confidential mental health counseling professional coaching employee mediation 24/7 crisis support.
*To learn more about State of Colorado benefits please visit the states benefits portal: information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security) see COPERA for details: 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
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
