Deputy Director of Operations - Hybrid

Deputy Director of Operations - Hybrid

Salary

$91,320.00 - $119,916.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

WAA00076 - 06.26

Department

Department of Treasury

Opening Date

06/12/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

200 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Janet Martin / janet.martin@state.co.us

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. 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.

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Department Information

Please Note: The employment list from this posting will be used to fill other similarly situated positions in this class.

About the Colorado Department of State Treasury

The Colorado State Treasury is the constitutional custodian of the publics funds. The Treasury has to manage and account for tax dollars from when they are received until they are disbursed. The treasury staff is committed to safeguarding and managing the peoples monies with the same diligence and care as they do their own.

Vision

The Colorado State Treasury staff will continually strive to serve the residents of Colorado better. Central to this goal is the continued introduction and use of new technologies to provide improved access to services for both taxpayers and other Governmental agencies.

Mission

Our mission is to safeguard, manage, and account for tax dollars from when they are received until they are disbursed with diligence and care.

Why work for the Colorado Department of State Treasury?

We are a values-driven organization committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect.

We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continuous process improvement, and our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we seek dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and passion for quality and excellence in all we do. In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:

• Medical and dental plans
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans
• Employee wellness programs
• Paid life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible work schedule and remote-work options
• No cost Eco Pass for all eligible State employees
• Tuition assistance for college-level courses
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
• Training opportunities
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorados Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Description of Job

This position serves as the Deputy Director, functioning as a principal strategist and legislative diplomat for Colorado's Unclaimed Property Program. This position is responsible for analyzing the legal framework of the program across the United States to identify emerging trends, legal precedents, and best practices, and integrating them in Colorado's statutory model, defending it before the General Assembly, and ensuring its success through sophisticated fiscal modeling and national benchmarking. Simultaneously, this position acts as the public face and chief educator of the program, transforming complex statutes into accessible public services and high-compliance business environments.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Legislative and Statutory Leadership:

• Analyze proposed legislation affecting the Unclaimed Property Program and recommend policy, operational, and statutory responses.
• Draft legislative language, amendments, and regulatory reforms in partnership with the Department's Legislative Liaison.
• Serve as the Division's lead subject matter expert before the Colorado General Assembly, providing testimony and strategic guidance to support departmental priorities.
• Advise executive leadership on statutory interpretation, legislative risks, potential litigation exposure, and the long-term implications of proposed laws and mandates.

Comparative Policy Analysis & National Benchmarking

• Conduct nationwide research and benchmarking of unclaimed property laws, regulations, and practices to identify emerging trends, legal developments, and best practices.
• Evaluate Colorado's position within the national unclaimed property landscape and recommend adoption of uniform standards or state-specific approaches.
• Translate complex multi-state legal and policy analysis into actionable recommendations that strengthen Colorado's Unclaimed Property Program.

Fiscal & Operational Impact Modeling

• Analyze and model the fiscal, budgetary, and operational impacts of proposed legislative and policy changes, including implementation costs and resource requirements.
• Assess potential unintended consequences of policy proposals, including effects on compliance, program performance, state revenue, and litigation risk.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Experience only:

Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in legislative analysis, public policy development, regulatory compliance, government affairs, program administration, legal research, fiscal analysis, unclaimed property administration, or a related field. At least two years of experience must include supervising professional staff.

Or

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related field AND four (4) years of professional experience in legislative analysis, public policy development, regulatory compliance, government affairs, program administration, legal research, fiscal analysis, unclaimed property administration, or a related field. At least two years' experience must include supervising professional staff.

Substitutions:

• Masters degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Preferred qualifications that a successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience with unclaimed property administration, financial regulation, treasury operations, or state revenue programs.
• Experience working with state legislatures, legislative committees, or government affairs offices.
• Experience providing testimony before legislative bodies.
• Knowledge of multi-state unclaimed property laws and practices, including standards developed by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators.
• Experience developing fiscal notes, budget projections, or economic impact analyses.
• More than two years of Supervisory or project leadership experience.
• Experience drafting policy recommendations, legislative language, regulations, or formal reports.
• Experience conducting complex research and translating findings into actionable policy recommendations.
• Knowledge of legislative processes and governmental decision-making.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Ability to present complex information to executive leadership, policymakers, or external stakeholders.
• Management and supervision skills
• Strong analytical, written communication, and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to provide technical assistance

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• You MUST be a Colorado resident to apply for this position.

How to Apply:

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Important Note: A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Therefore, it is essential that you clearly document your work experience/job duties portion of your online application and the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.

It is also essential to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed), as your answers to them will be evaluated during this phase.

Only complete applications submitted by this announcements closing date will be considered. Please submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement to ensure your application is accepted.

You may submit a cover letter and a resume with your application; however, they will only be reviewed during the final stage of the selection process.

Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process described below.

Comparative Analysis:

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis. After you meet the minimum qualifications for the position and depending on the number of qualified candidates, the comparative analysis for this position may include all or part of the structured review of your application materials against the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position as posted in this job posting and the review of your answers to the supplemental questions.

The top six ranking candidates will then be invited for an interview.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Departments action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado believes that equity, 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 opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a 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.

CST 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 a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Janet Martin, Treasury ADAAA Coordinator, at 303-866-5460 or janet.martin@state.co.us.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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