| Location | Denver, CO |
| Salary | $34.74–$55.59 Per Hour |
Temporary Business Analyst - HFEMSD
Salary
$34.74 - $55.59 Hourly
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Temporary Full Time (9 mos or less)
Job Number
FAA09361-08/14/26
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Health Facilities & Emergency Medical Services
Opening Date
08/14/2026
Closing Date
8/25/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
cdphe_hr_talent_acquisition@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Type of Announcement
This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
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.
Department Information
At The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business needs.
This is a temporary position (9 months or less).
Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . . join us in serving our communities advancing Colorados health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.
Description of Job
The Work Unit:
The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) is responsible for the oversight and enforcement of a broad range of federal and state statutes and regulations applicable to a wide variety of healthcare facilities and services in Colorado, including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical facilities, renal dialysis centers, emergency medical services providers, designated and non-designated trauma centers, long term care facilities and many other specific types of healthcare services. The division licenses, certifies and surveys healthcare facilities and services; provides patient safety and healthcare quality programs; recognizes emergency medical service (EMS) education programs; certifies EMS providers, licenses air and ground ambulance services operating within the state, and designates hospital trauma centers as well.
What You Will Do:
This temporary position supports the division's initiatives to modernize HFEMSD's health facilities data and software systems. The Temporary Business Analyst will facilitate comprehensive requirements discovery via product backlog refinement, user story conversations, and key stakeholder interviews. This temporary role actively participates as a cross functional team member, supporting the Product Owner and proactively assists with impediment removal. The Business Analyst supports and executes functional User Acceptance Testing (UAT) directly through application UIs to validate design fidelity and underlying business logic.
Key Responsibilities:
Deconstruct complex business logic into granular, actionable user stories and rigorous acceptance criteria following INVEST principles.
Apply User Centered Design (UCD) techniques such as user journey mapping, persona-based workflows, process mapping, and wireframing/prototyping to ensure that the system design addresses user pain points and accessibility standards.
Supports functional UAT through application UIs to validate design fidelity and underlying business logic.
Perform deep-dive business analysis on complex system integrations related to accounting, payment processing, regulation management/enforcement, security, and legacy environments.
Document detailed source-to-target data mapping logic and validate data transformation rules to support data migration strategies.
Ensure absolute data accuracy, traceability, and strict adherence to audit findings by meticulously documenting requirements and test evidence.
Draft comprehensive user story test plans based on established acceptance criteria.
Track system defects and regression issues across integrated third-party tools (such as document management, compliance management, and external government systems), coordinating rapid resolutions with technical teams.
Support system rollouts by training end-users and developing clear instructional materials, training guides, and job aides.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is open to current and non-current residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. However, if you are selected and accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado.
Class Code & Class Description:
P1A1XX Temporary Aide
Minimum Qualifications:
NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.
Experience Only:
Seven (7) years of professional relevant experience in areas such as Agile/Scrum techniques (i.e. Backlog refinement, creating/maintaining detailed User Stories), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), or other closely related experience.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience as Agile/Scrum techniques (i.e. Backlog refinement, creating/maintaining detailed User Stories), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), or other closely related experience, equal to seven (7) years.
This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position may have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Appeal Rights:
As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.
Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:
Completed State of Colorado application.
If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
The Selection Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
E-Verify:
CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
ADAAA Accommodations:
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 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. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 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 Coordinator at cdphe_benefits@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.
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Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment background check?
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This position requires educational transcripts or diplomas to be submitted if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position or for the substitution of education for some experience. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications or substitution for this position, a copy of your unofficial (or official) transcript/diploma is required please attach to your application by the application deadline. Have you attached your transcripts?
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This is a temporary position and will not exceed 9 months and could conclude prior to 9 months. Please click "Yes" to acknowledge you understand this requirement.
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This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need. You may be expected to report to the address listed in the announcement at least five (5) days per month. Note that these days may not be consecutive. Please also note that travel expenses will not be covered or reimbursed. Please click "Yes" to acknowledge you understand this requirement.
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Please describe your direct work experience with Agile/Scrum techniques (i.e. User Centered Design, Product Backlog Refinement, creating/maintaining detailed User Stories) Please be specific about the skills used and the employers you were working for at the time. Please do not say "see resume," but it's ok if you copy bullet points for each relevant work experience from your resume, as long as it adequately explains your direct work experience (otherwise, please augment/modify the bullets to adequately communicate it to us).
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In a few sentences, what would you describe as the key differences between being a "Waterfall" business analyst and being a person on a Scrum team who has strong business analysis skills?
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In a few sentences, what do you consider some best practices/techniques/characteristics to be an excellent modern Business Analyst on a Scrum Team?
Required Question
Employer State of Colorado
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