CYDC Programs Outcomes Analyst - Analyst IV

Department Information

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note:

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! See Supplemental Information below for details.

Weekly Hybrid Working Arrangements:
Minimum 2 days in office and maximum 3 days remote work.

The Colorado Youth Detention Continuum (CYDC) is responsible for administering the juvenile services fund, which is allocated to judicial districts pursuant to 19‑2.5‑302 C.R.S. for juvenile pretrial services within each of the state's 23 judicial districts. This includes the management of 215 secure detention beds and 39 emergency detention beds statewide, programmatic support to local CYDC initiatives, contract management, oversight of annual reporting requirements, and staffing the statewide working group established under 19‑2.5‑1404.

This position is created to support the monthly report mandated by HB 25‑1146, which contains information related to “youth awaiting mitigating services” and the use of 39 emergency beds statewide. The position is responsible for creating processes to ensure accurate and timely data submissions as required by HB 25‑1146, presenting the information contained in the report, making policy recommendations, and assisting in the management of the legislatively mandated “Juvenile Placement and Cost Survey”.

Supports legislative bill requirements by reporting monthly an aggregated report of the status of all youth in detention and awaiting services. Serves as the primary point of contact and staff authority for oversight and management of public reporting. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and presenting public reports to senior executive and leadership teams, evaluating findings, creating improvement processes, and maintaining a central system for documentation.

Uses continuous improvement practices to assess process effectiveness and recommends improvements.

Assists in the oversight of the Juvenile Placement Survey and Cost Analysis created in HB 25‑1146, provides support for contract, budget, and direction, and develops policy recommendations. Responsible for identifying subpopulations of youth impacted by gaps in placements and services and making recommendations for improvement.

Responsible for collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data for legislatively mandated reports, coordinating with the Training and Detention Bed Coordinator on emergency bed usage, maintaining the Detention Bed Utilization Tracking Sheet, establishing protocols for system access, and ensuring compliance with security and data privacy standards.

Perform assigned tasks within the scope of this position that do not fall within the realm of the previously mentioned duties.

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned or a combination of related education and experience equal to seven (7) years.

• Collection, analysis, and reporting of data
• Experience creating legislative reports
• Juvenile justice experience
• Child welfare experience
• Experience with public speaking / presenting
• Demonstrated ability to engage multiple stakeholders simultaneously

• Travel – some travel to meetings and training may be required.
• Background check requirements applicable to CDHS employees.
• Prior state employee disciplinary or resignation information must be disclosed as per procedure.

If you are eliminated from consideration, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. Appeals must be submitted within ten days of notice.

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan and 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
• Employee Wellness program Motivate Me
• Excellent work‑life programs such as flexible schedules, training, and more
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. 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.