Policy Advisor III

Policy Advisor III – State of Colorado

Due to the State's current hiring freeze, this position will not be filled until January 1 or after.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5PM ON MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026

This position is considered 100% Remote but may still be required to report to a specific office at the direction of the supervisor.

This position is Term Limited and currently set to expire on January 15, 2028. The applicant selected for this position will be required to sign a waiver of retention right.

The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up‑to‑date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making.

And we protect the workplace – and Colorado communities – with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs.

This is a values‑driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect. We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do.

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Benefit Hub state employee discount program
• Motivate Me employee wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
• RTD Eco Pass Commuter Program
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-programs

Our agency website:
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans’ Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our website:

PLEASE NOTE:

With the beginning of this program, CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications. Please be as thorough as possible in documenting your education and work history in the application system. Attachments will not be accepted or considered during any phase of the hiring process including minimum qualification screening, comparative analysis, or interviews.

Hourly: $28.30 – $36.79
Biweekly: $2,264.31 – $2,943.23
Monthly: $4,906.00 – $6,377.00

The Policy Advisor serves as the Office of New American's implementation lead for all policy efforts related to New Americans. This position plays a key role on ONA’s External Relations Team, a newly-developed team leading communications, policy, and external engagement efforts. The position will perform the following key functions:

• Policy Research and Analysis
  This position is the policy coordinator for ONA. This position develops ONA’s policy strategy and assists the ONA Director with the Office’s dotted line to the Governor’s policy office and the associated responsibilities. This position actively monitors state legislation, prepares legislative budget impact statements in collaboration with ONA’s Operations Manager, responds to requests from members of the General Assembly, makes recommendations to Office, Department and Governor’s office leadership…