Legislative Analyst

Title: Legislative Analyst (Hybrid)

Salary $95,892.00 - $105,732.00 Annually

Location  Statewide, CO

Full Time

Hybrid

Job Description:

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 vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!

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.

In this role, you will serve as a key strategic partner to the Legislative Director, acting as a Department representative to external stakeholders, the Governor's office and members of the General Assembly. You will manage the Department's legislative tracking system and will craft high-impact legislative communications and internal updates while coordinating vital committee testimony and briefing subject matter experts on the current political landscape. Additionally, you will drive engagement by managing legislator meetings and overseeing internal follow-ups to ensure prompt, professional responses to constituent and legislative inquiries.

This position is designated as a hybrid work position. The selected employee will work outside of a traditional State facility, but may be required to perform work on site occasionally as determined by the supervisor of the position. It is anticipated this role will work remotely from May - January and will be working onsite at the Capitol January - May.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• 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.

Residency Requirement:

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

Class Code & Classification Description: 

H1B4XXBUDGET & POLICY ANALYST IV

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Eight (8) years of relevant experience in reviewing & analyzing legislation.

OR

Education and Experience:

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

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• 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

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. 

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. 

• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter 

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment. 

• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment.  If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email.  Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

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. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us.

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people.  We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

If not applying online, submit application to:

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to dor_ohr@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason. 

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.