<p>Love Colorado? There is no better way to define your future and build your career than to work for the State of Colorado. </p> <p>Finding  Your Purpose</p> <p>When you work for the State of Colorado, you're working to improve your community, impact the lives of those around you, and ensure that our shared natural resources will be available for generations to come. </p> <p>Finding Your Passion</p> <p>Each position makes a difference by helping people, enhancing our livelihood and making Colorado a better place to live. Learn more about the mission of each of our Departments and Institutions and the unique roles they serve! </p> <p>Colorado for All </p> <p>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. </p> <p>Colorado For All - Colorado Employee Reflections</p> <p>At the State of Colorado, we value our employees! We understand that an engaged workforce is vital to ensuring the state government is bold, consistent, and joyous as it conducts the business of Colorado. Like many employers, the State of Colorado is challenged with attracting and retaining the best and brightest employees. To meet the challenge, the State has embarked on a journey to increase the profile of the State of Colorado as an Employer of Choice.  The State's 2021 strategic plan focuses on select steps over the next three years to increase the State's profile as an Employer of Choice.  The goal is simple: "to provide a great professional environment and culture that attracts and retains the best and brightest to our workforce."</p> <p>The Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives</p> <p>The Governor's Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI) drives Colorado's strategic use of federal resources by maximizing funding opportunities, overseeing implementation of stimulus dollars, and translating cross-agency lessons into coordinated action. OFFSI currently manages $8.7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations and supports the deployment of roughly $10 billion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).</p> <p>By convening a cross-agency team alongside a statewide network of local grant navigators, OFFSI accelerates the drawdown of federal funds while modernizing government systems to boost efficiency and impact. Our work extends beyond immediate economic recovery-implementing long-term ARPA investments, harnessing IIJA/IRA opportunities to propel Colorado forward, strengthening pandemic-strained systems, and advancing the Governor's strategic priorities.</p> <p>Core Priorities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Maximize Federal grant opportunities</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure federal and stimulus dollars are spent effectively, equitably, and with measurable impact</p> </li><li> <p>Leverage lessons learned to enhance public systems and processes</p> </li><li> <p>Guide state agencies and local governments through evolving federal policy changes</p> </li></ul> <p>Position Title: Local Government Federal Funding Advisor</p> <p>Hiring Salary Range: $70,000-$86,000 annually</p> <p>FLSA Classification: Exempt (not eligible for overtime pay)</p> <p>Expected Annual Travel: Occasional Travel as needed</p> <p>Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangements</p> <ul> <li>THIS IS A TERM-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ANTICIPATED END DATE OF June 30, 2027 WITH THE POSSIBILITY TO EXTEND BASED ON AVAILABLE FUNDING.   </li></ul> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>Technical Assistance</p> <ul> <li>Act as primary liaison for local governments needing support as it relates to federal policy, grant contracts, budget implications, etc.  </li><li>Understand and communicate to stakeholders how funding pools have changed and federal priorities have shifted </li><li>Coordinate with state agencies, the Department of Local Affairs, and OFFSI team members to resolve stakeholder needs. </li><li>Facilitate cross-jurisdictional collaborations for competitive funding proposals. </li><li>Create systems that support non-entitlement units to be proactive in preparing and submitting ARPA reporting into the US Treasury portal before the deadline.  </li><li>Supporting DOLA regional managers in identifying and navigating relevant federal funding opportunities </li><li>Researching the status of federal funding opportunities and helping local governments determine application status </li><li>Direct local governments to resources and programs that benefit their projects and goals </li></ul> <p>Training and Capacity Building</p> <ul> <li> <p>Design and deliver webinars, workshops, and peer-learning networks on topics such as:</p> </li><li> <p>Grant contract and funding changes</p> </li><li> <p>Federal and state budget impacts</p> </li><li> <p>Identification support of alternative funding streams for critical local government projects. </p> </li><li> <p>Participate in Department of Local Affairs convenings and integrate shared strategies.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain a forward-looking calendar of anticipated Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs), regulatory comment periods, and interim guidance releases-so local partners can "get in line" early.</p> </li></ul> <p>Issue Tracking, Reporting, Communications</p> <ul> <li>Develop a simple "audit readiness" toolkit and run periodic peer-review clinics so local governments can confidently prepare for close-outs, single audits (A-133), and Treasury monitoring visits. </li><li>Monitor and report on emerging federal policy and funding issues affecting local governments. </li><li>Establish metrics and milestones for technical assistance initiatives. </li><li>Collaborate with the Communications Team to craft timely briefs, newsletters, and web content. </li><li>Support the Grant Writing and Technical Assistance Program, Local Match Assistance Program, Regional Grant Navigators, and IIJA Cash Fund.  </li></ul> <p>Other Local Government Coordination</p> <ul> <li>Share lessons learned and best practices with Regional Grant Navigators and DOLA Regional Managers. </li><li>Support the Thriving Communities Program Manager to identify targeted opportunities in southeast Colorado. </li></ul> <p>Contribute to OFFSI strategic initiatives as directed by the Director of Strategic Federal Funding Coordination and OFFSI leadership</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>At a minimum, this position requires:</p> <ul> <li>At least four (4) years* of professional experience working on the implementation, financing, and or technical assistance for transportation or other infrastructure or community development projects; AND </li><li>Demonstrated ability to produce professional communications through email, phone, video, and in-person meetings; AND </li><li>Understanding of and commitment to rural development and equity as demonstrated through work, education, and/or lived experience  </li><li>*Note: A degree from an accredited college or university or specialized training in fields relevant to this position may substitute for related occupational experience on a year-for-year basis up to two years.  </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications Include:</p> <ul> <li>Direct experience with federal policy analysis and federal grant management. </li><li>Strong grant-writing and budget-development skills. </li><li>Experience designing and delivering training or peer-learning programs. </li><li>Track record working with rural or resource-constrained local governments. </li><li>Experience working with SAM.gov, Grants.gov and US Treasury portal </li></ul> <p>Conditions of Employment:</p> <p>Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.</p> <p>Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado; however, applicants must reside in Colorado at the time of employment. </p> <p>To Apply:</p> <p>A resume and cover letter must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your resume and cover letter must provide sufficient detail to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience, relevant skills, and achievements. </p> <p>The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Medical, dental and vision plan coverage - including extensive prescription drug coverage (many preventive medications covered at no cost)*.</p> </li><li> <p>Health Savings Account (with state contribution) when electing HDHP medical coverage*.</p> </li><li> <p>Wellness programs - participation can reduce employee premiums*.</p> </li><li> <p>Short-term and optional long-term disability coverage*.</p> </li><li> <p>Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance*.</p> </li><li> <p>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*.</p> </li><li> <p>Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML).</p> </li><li> <p>11 Paid Holidays Annually </p> </li><li> <p> 13.33 hours of Annual leave and 6.66 hours of sick leave accrued each month.</p> </li><li> <p>Welcome Aboard Program - July 1, 2023.pdf</p> </li><li> <p>Retirement benefits - including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans - https://www.copera.org/</p> </li><li> <p>Remote or hybrid work arrangements.</p> </li><li> <p>Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Discount Program.</p> </li><li> <p>Training and professional development opportunities, including reduced college tuition through CSU Global (contact CSU Global for latest offerings).</p> </li><li> <p>Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP): offers confidential mental health counseling, professional coaching, employee mediation, 24/7 crisis support.</p> </li><li> <p>Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees.</p> </li><li> <p>Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility.</p> </li><li> <p>To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit the state's benefits portal: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.</p> </li></ul> <p>For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), see COPERA for details: https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates</p> <p>Inclusion and Belonging</p> <p>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.</p> <p>ADAAA Accommodations</p> <p>The Office of the Governor 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 Staffing Coordinator (the Senior Human Resources Director) at gov_hr@state.co.us.</p>