Opportunity Now Colorado Grants is sponsored by Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Colorado for workforce development initiatives, including mental health workforce training.

Senior Program Manager, Implementation and Compliance $85,000. 00 - $95,000. 00 Annually EDA-SrPM-ImplCompl-3/2025 Office of Economic Development and International Trade 3/10/2025 11:59 PM Mountain 1600 Broadway, Suite 2500, Denver CO 80202 Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.

governmentjobs. com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions.

Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. $85,000.

00 - $95,000. 00 Annually EDA-SrPM-ImplCompl-3/2025 Office of Economic Development and International Trade 3/10/2025 11:59 PM Mountain 1600 Broadway, Suite 2500, Denver CO 80202 Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system.

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Please submit an online application for this position at https://www. governmentjobs.

com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. The Office of Economic Development and International Trade (“OEDIT”) was created to foster a positive business climate that encourages economic development through support of local and regional economic development activities throughout the State of Colorado.

A comprehensive slate of programs within OEDIT’s divisions support economic development efforts for all Colorado businesses – new and expanding, traditional and emerging, small and large – including retention programs to ensure the continued competitiveness of Colorado’s economic base, and job training to keep Colorado’s workforce the best in the nation.

The position offers full-time employment as an exempt, at-will State of Colorado Employee with an anticipated duration through December 2027, based on funding. Colorado is a resource rich state and its most vital resource is its people. Just as we cultivate our natural resources to make Colorado a more prosperous state, so too must we invest in and cultivate our citizens.

Colorado must have a supply of skilled talent to attract and keep companies and jobs, these are key underpinnings of an effective economic development ecosystem. To be competitive in the global marketplace, Colorado businesses and industries require innovation to support quality, quantity and capacity associated with talent innovation.

With a focus on primary employers, the program manager for implementation and compliance leads the planning, development, and rollout of the Opportunity Now suite of programs at the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and other state and federal funded programs.

The ideal candidate should be detail oriented, innovative thinker, and have the ability to work collaboratively with other state agencies, stakeholders, and federal, state, county and local partners in the business and education communities. The ideal candidate would excel at developing and implementing processes for distribution and use of funds both from the federal and state.

The ideal candidate will support OEDIT’s talent innovation strategies to implement Colorado’s Opportunity Now grant program and assist with related programs with OEDIT’s Office of Talent Innovation. Experience with high fidelity of implementation and ongoing stewardship of public resources are essential.

The manager will support and implement, program implementation and monitoring, procurement, and audit compliance in close collaboration with OEDIT for the Opportunity Now grants and staff, programs, and related efforts. Candidates need to demonstrate emotional intelligence, including humility and empathy, leadership, self-reflection and personal growth, and a genuine willingness to receive feedback.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: Compliance expertise with state and federal grants Budget and financial compliance Experience with data analysis, metrics and KPIs Working knowledge of government and working knowledge of the state ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Manager is responsible for: Implementing and tracking the Opportunity Now grants and related programs, such as Opportunity Next Scholarships and Opportunity Now Tax Credits as well as related programs determined by the director.

Monitoring grantee budgets, metrics and processes to support grantees in executing on their project goals Working with the direct to support primary employers in implementing skills based hiring practices and similar business-facing strategies Driving accountability by identifying key benchmarks and metrics to assist in the ongoing evaluation and communication of progress to ensure: Opportunity Now grants are implemented with fidelity Accountability measures are outlined with clear expectations and outcomes Learnings are gathered from grantees and across related programs and shared with other partners as well as state agencies Closeout is processed for applicable programs Reinforces performance measures and accountability within state and federal funded programs Disclaimer: This job posting provides a high-level job definition.

It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job posting may change at the discretion of the employee’s direct supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights At a minimum, this position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business management, communications, economics, finance, public administration, liberal arts, political science, or a closely related field.

Please Note: related occupational experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis; AND At least five (5) years of professional experience working directly with the administration, public policy, monitoring, coordination, grants, performance management, and the general management of state and federal funding sources.

Knowledge of Colorado state government, including the program management Ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws, rules, regulations Ability to analyze complex information and streamline communication Knowledgeable and skilled in project management Ability to make presentations and communicate persuasively Excellent interpersonal skills Effective analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to prioritize and organize work and meet deadlines Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 Annually This position is considered non-classified, which means the position is not part of the Colorado State Personnel System.

Therefore, the individual appointed to this position is considered at-will, and is not covered by the State Personnel Rules or the State Classification System. However, this position does come with the same benefits (retirement, insurance, etc.) as every other State employee, and with the same opportunities, pride and passion that comes with working for the great State of Colorado.

Even though employment is at-will, non-classified positions have protections against discrimination and retaliation in state and federal employment laws. “At-will” employment means that either the employee or the State may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason or no reason, with or without notice or cause, as long as no federal or state law is violated.

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work.

While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers generous benefits to full-time employees including: Annual leave accrued at 13. 33 hours per month Sick leave accrued at 6.

66 hours a month 11 paid holidays per year Medical plans - choice of Cigna or Kaiser; several plan options (including High Deductible Health Plan with HSA); most plans offered with significant state contribution towards premium Flexible spending accounts State-paid life insurance policy of $50,000 Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined contribution or defined benefit) with generous state contribution Optional 401(k) and 457 plans for additional retirement savings State-paid short-term disability coverage Additional optional life and disability plans Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program Membership opportunity with the Credit Union of Colorado Training and professional development To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit: https://www.

colorado. gov/dhr/benefits 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. 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.

To learn more about the “State of Colorado For All”, visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion website . 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 Director of Human Resources: jennifer. salvatore@state. co.

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