Policy Advisor III

Salary range for this posting is:

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 Americans’ 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.

• Policy Research and Analysis
• Policy Communications
• Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement

This position develops ONA’s policy strategy and assists the ONA Director with the Office’s dotted line to the Governor’s policy office. The role 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, recommends policy changes to Office, Department, and Governor’s office leadership, and supports the Office Director for hearings and presentations to the General Assembly and Congressional staff.

The role leads ONA’s policy research efforts, staying current on national immigration policy, learning from other states via the ONA Network, engaging with national immigration policy organizations, and identifying state legislative opportunities that would improve the lives of Colorado’s New Americans.

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to immigration policy research, communications, development, stakeholder engagement, education, and outreach.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to six (6) years, in fields such as Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Public Administration, Migration/Refugee Studies, Immigration Law, Master of Social Work, or Juris Doctor (JD). Relevant work includes immigration policy research, communications, development, stakeholder engagement, education and outreach.

• Demonstrated experience in immigration policy analysis
• Policy development experience
• Expert communications skills, both written and oral, to diverse audiences (e.g., legislators, state agencies, New American communities)
• Established relationships with key constituencies for ONA’s work (e.g., immigrant-serving organizations, New American communities)
• Strategic partnership development experience to advance policy priorities
• Experience performing similar duties as a State of Colorado classified employee

• Must be a current resident of Colorado.
• Must pass a thorough background check prior to employment, including the E-Verify process.
• Position is term limited and will expire on January 15, 2028. The selected applicant will be required to sign a waiver of retention right.

Applicants removed from consideration may request a review by the State Personnel Director and may file a written appeal within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notice. Appeals must be submitted via the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_s

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• The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success and encourages candidates from all identities and backgrounds to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities.

• The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations for any step of the hiring process should contact Sean Montoya, ADAAA Coordinator (). Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request.

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