DNR Executive Director's Office Budget and Policy Analyst IV

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

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn about the work we do and the State’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director's Office

The Executive Director’s Office (EDO) within the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) exists to manage and supervise the activities of the Divisions within DNR in the development, preservation, and enhancement of Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of its citizens.

This position provides professional-level budget and policy analysis; develops budget documents and fiscal procedures necessary to implement the Department’s annual budget; directs expenditures to ensure management objectives are met within Long Bill and legislative appropriations.

Legislative Budget Development:
This position has a significant leadership role in the development of the Department’s annual legislative budget request, with an emphasis on water-related issue areas and oversight of the Colorado Water Conservation Board and the Division of Water Resources. This includes:
Provides conceptual and technical guidance to assigned divisions on the development and submission of potential budget requests; conducts a critical review of proposed items; advises the DNR leadership team on budget initiatives; works with divisions to ensure budgets are detailed and defensible; offers recommendations on prioritization; monitors progress; oversees responses to information requests from the Governor’s Office and others.

Executive Director’s Office Finance Manager:
This position serves as the finance manager with oversight of the division’s budgets and related allocations. This involves maintaining budget models, advising leadership on actions, and directing budget processes, including preparation of budget documents for the EDO’s portion of the request.

Oversight of Assigned Central Operating Appropriations:
Establishes a department-wide process for strategic development of central appropriations and manages cost allocations across divisions; analyzes policy needs and develops legislative budget requests; represents the department in statewide planning efforts.

Oversight of State/Federal Stimulus and Infrastructure Funds:
Oversees the obligation and expenditure of stimulus funds and IIJA funds; provides guidance on tracking and reporting requirements.

Special Projects and Other Duties:
Leads special projects and assignments, including representing the Department in statewide groups and…