Deputy Director of Policy and Research

Colorado for All

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, making housing more affordable and available, improving public safety, and building an economy that works for everyone.

The Office of the Governor's staff includes budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling.

Promotional Opportunity This announcement is open only to eligible individuals currently employed within the Policy and Research team, Office of the Governor. The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Only candidates currently employed within the Policy and Research team, Office of the Governor will be considered.

Position Title:

Deputy Director of Policy and Research

Department:
Policy and Research

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Schedule (Hybrid):
In office at least 3 days per week; specific schedule will be determined in consultation with supervisor

Salary Range

$115,000-$125,000

Expected Annual Travel

Occasional in and out of state travel

Organizational Relationships

This position reports to the Director of Policy and Research and is part of the Governor’s Office and Senior Leadership teams. This position assists in the supervision of the Senior Advisors and may directly supervisor Policy Advisors or Policy Coordinators. The Deputy Director of Policy and Research will work very closely with the legislative team, budget team, state agency legislative liaisons, and agency subject matter experts to advance policy goals.

Summary

of Functions

The Deputy Director of Policy and Research is a member of Governor Polis' Senior Staff and reports directly to the Governor's Director of Policy and Research. The position directly supports management of the Governors’ Policy and Research team which provides strategic policy and legislative analysis and recommendations, project management, press guidance and general policy support for the Governor's agenda.

Ideal candidates for this position

They will be effective problem solvers with a deep understanding of a breadth of policy issues; a proven track record in public policy work; and have experience with the Colorado state budget and legislative processes. They will be supportive and team-oriented problem solvers who are comfortable interacting with a wide range of stakeholders, including elected officials and cabinet members. The portfolios will include education-related issues, and therefore specific experience and expertise in these policy areas is strongly preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Policy and Research in supervising policy staff and ensuring quality counsel to the Governor and other members of Senior Staff to achieve the goals of the office and advance the Governor's agenda.
• Directly advise the Director of Policy and Research, Governor, Lt. Governor and Senior Staff on general policy matters.
• Coordinate closely with senior executive staff across state agencies to ensure alignment and advancement of administration…