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Governor's Office of State Planning and Budgeting
The Governor's Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) advises the Governor on complex budget and policy issues. OSPB manages all aspects of the state's budget and seeks to leverage it to the benefit of all Coloradans.

We believe that diverse teams produce better results and encourage people of a variety of backgrounds and qualifications to apply.

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Deputy Director for Budget. As part of the leadership team, the Deputy Director for Budget advances the mission of OSPB.

Governor/Director goals: 

The Deputy Director for Budget will be responsible for a comprehensive budget strategy to address the fiscal crisis, including operating deficits, stimulus, emergency spending, and federal resources.

 

Management responsibilities:

The Deputy Director for Budget will be responsible for the following responsibilities for the Office, among others:

• Develop topline budget strategies and create decision tools for evaluating options

• Ensure comprehensive and accurate scorekeeping for state, federal, and emergency funds

• Lead statewide budget process & review to deliver the Governor's budget on-time and within guidance for principal departments

• Develop communications and respond to press inquiries

• Manage OSPB operations and budget

• Direct a team of 5-6 professionals to accomplish the following: 

  • Manage General Fund balancing and baseline

  • Emergency funds reporting and auditing

  • PB database management

  • Asset/technology management

  • Liaise with statewide Budget Directors group

  • Review statewide common policies, including employee compensation 

  • Provide analyst training & development

  • Improve customer service in OSPB and statewide

In addition to leading statewide budget efforts, this position has Department-specific budget responsibility for the following principal departments of state government:

• Governor's Office

• Office of Information Technology

• Personnel and Administration

• Revenue

• Military and Veteran Affairs

• PERA

7-10 years of work experience is required.  

Bachelor's degree is required, a graduate degree in a related field is preferred.  

Preferred competencies include:

• Conducting complex data analysis for senior-level executives under tight deadlines, and delivering effective presentation of analysis for decisions 

• Advanced training in quantitative methods

• Experience developing and managing budgets for large organizations

• Experience managing teams and/or an office and delivering for customers

• Effective oral communications

• Effective written communication skills

• Data management

• Data visualization

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.

 We offer a generous benefits package including:
 • Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month
 • Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month
 • 10 paid holidays per year
 • Medical and dental plans
 • State paid life insurance policy of $50,000
 • 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: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.

 ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Michelle Hunter by phone (303) 866-6309 or email michelle.m.hunter@state.co.us at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.