Legislative Analyst; Hybrid

Department Information

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) is seeking a highly analytical and politically savvy professional to serve as the Legislative Analyst (Budget & Policy Analyst IV) within the Office of the Legislative Liaison. This role is critical in the legislative team’s management of the Department’s lobbying program, fiscal notes, and budget development process.

This position is designated as a hybrid work position: remote from May to January and onsite at the Capitol January to May.

• Manage Legislative Impacts:
  Lead on developing legislative materials, tracking of legislation, legislative reports, implementation status of bills, budget requests and responding to legislative and constituent inquiries.
• Drive Budget Development:
  Assist in the Department of Revenue’s (DOR) fiscal note and annual budget request processes, including analyzing proposed legislation to determine its impact and working with Divisions to determine budgetary needs.
• Advise Executive Leadership:
  Serve as a subject matter expert and for leadership echelons regarding the legislative process and sensitive communications.
• Coordinate with External Partners:
  Act as a primary agency contact for Legislative Council Staff (LCS) and Joint Budget Committee staff (JBC) to ensure accurate funding and methodologies.
• Support Legislative Testimony:
  Arrange committee testimony and ensure Department experts are briefed on the relevant political environment and technical data.
• Draft Communication Materials:
  Develop written communications for legislators, internal updates, and stakeholder outreach materials.
• Maintain Legislative Systems:
  Manage the legislative tracking system and provide annual training to DOR staff on testimony and the legislative process.
• Analyze Program Data:
  Use analytical techniques to reconcile post-session fiscal note activity and track the implementation status and long-term impact of passed legislation.

• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to serving the people of Colorado.
• Direct involvement in the legislative and budgetary processes that support the Colorado Department of Revenue’s mission.
• Grow your career in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience in reviewing & analyzing legislation.
• OR a combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years.
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two (2) years of the required experience.

• Proven ability to articulate and execute a comprehensive legislative strategy that aligns with departmental priorities and the broader strategic plan.
• Demonstrated success advising executive leadership on politically sensitive legislative issues and framing unique concepts to support the agency's mission.
• A track record of building and maintaining trusted relationships with legislators, advocacy groups, and external stakeholders to implement priority initiatives.
• Masterful writing, editing, and verbal skills, with specific experience as a legislative spokesperson and trainer for subject matter experts.
• High degree of professional maturity and leadership, with the proven ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy under the high‑pressure conditions of a legislative session.
• Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and modifying fiscal note responses and financial impact statements to ensure adequate departmental resource allocation.
• Deep expertise in analyzing, interpreting, and writing state statutes to identify potential fiscal and policy implications.
• Technical proficiency in managing the "Long Bill" process, preparing annual funding requests, and utilizing performance budgeting systems.
• Proven success in organizing complex workloads and managing legislative databases (such as Salesforce) to track constituent and legislator inquiries.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a Staff Authority while remaining receptive to supervision and organizational objectives.