Term-Limited Accessibility Project Manager.

Department Information

State Of Colorado Residency Required At Time Of Application

This position is term-limited through June 30, 2026.

Envision Yourself Working at HCPF

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical , Dental , and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees
• Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
• Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
• Reduced college tuition through CSU Global
• Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs . https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
  
  

We are looking for an Accessibility Project Manager for the Project Management Office of the Health Information Office (HIO)!

HIO exists to manage and enhance computerized claims processing and information management systems in order to assure timely and accurate Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) claims processing and payments in an environment of rapid policy change. It also exists to improve budget forecasting and monitoring capabilities and improve program management of Medicaid programs with an annual budget of over fourteen billion dollars.

The Project Management Office exists to oversee and coordinate the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (the Department) strategic initiatives, including improving operational and project excellence across the Department. Supporting projects related to Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS), Program Eligibility Application Kit (PEAK), Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) and Health Information Technology (Health IT) initiatives at HCPF. The work unit directs activities that influence policy staff, business analysts, developers and programmers’ deliverables. This unit identifies and coordinates Department wide changes to support improved operational and strategic performance. This work unit is also responsible for operations, security compliance and strategic planning to achieve required compliance with federal regulations. The work unit directs and supports various state and federal reviews and audits by providing data and interpretation of configurations to explain performance. Finally, the work unit is also responsible for advanced planning documents (APDs), financial management and inter-agency coordination for projects and technologies.

This position can work fully remotely from anywhere in the State of Colorado.

**Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.**

Description Of Job

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING AS ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT MANAGER:

• Staff Authority for the accessibility project defined in HB21-110. This project is a legislative implementation, non-technical and non-systems related.
• Uses expertise in civil rights compliance and accessibility standards to influence HCPF management decision-making around program accessibility.
• Implements statewide mandates that state agencies ensure their digital content and services comply with accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Responsible and accountable for planning, overseeing, monitoring, tracking and leading projects through the full project management lifecycle.
• Leads interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, most often managing several projects and project teams simultaneously.
• Leads project team members to successful completion of projects that are needed to realize the long-range strategic objectives of the Department.
• Responsible for project activities that include a business needs assessment and definition to determine system and operational solutions for timely and successful implementation and maintenance of compliance and system objectives.
• Manages processes with internal and external stakeholders using the PMBOK methodology and HCPF EPMO standards to ensure that program, systems, and/or operations impacts are identified in advance to provide notification of change to stakeholders as well as gain appropriate federal and State approvals.
• Assists in resource allocation related to project activities and monitoring of project related tasks for quality and timeliness, and assists the work unit Manager and Supervisors to conduct EPMO-related training.
• Leads collaboration with budget and accounting offices, Program offices, Policy offices, Communications and Human resources offices, and contract vendors to identify costs, schedule, and resources for project initiatives.
• Seeks to clarify information and decisions from all stakeholders in the preparation of both temporary and permanent solutions to business needs, assisting HCPF with activities required by federal oversight agencies regarding federal funding, compliance obligations, and strategic plans.
• Position is term-limited through June 30, 2026.
  
  

Residency Requirement

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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

Class Code & Classification Description

H1K2XX PROJECT MANAGER I

Minimum Qualifications

There are two ways to qualify for this position:

Option 1

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years professional experience in Project Coordination, Project Management, or Performance Analysis.

Option 2

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Health Administration, Business Administration, or a field of study related to the work assignment

AND

Three (3) years professional experience in Project Coordination, Project Management, or Performance Analysis.

Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following:

• An associates will count as two years of experience
• A bachelors will count as four years of experience
• A masters degree will count for six years of experience
• A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous relevant professional state experience.
• Masters degree in Public Health Administration or Business Administration
• PMP Certification in good standing
• PROSCI Change Management Certification
  
  

Skills To Support Success

• Communication
• Resilience
• Responsibility
• Confidence
• Collaboration
• Organization
• Relationship management
• Ability to influence
• Compassion
• Conflict resolution
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Self-starter
  
  

DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.
• Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
• This position is term-limited through June 30, 2026 . A signed Waiver of Retention Rights is required upon hire.
  
  

Appeal Rights

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.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or 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 under Rules.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.

Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.

Comparative Analysis Process

The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.

Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.

ADAAA Accommodations : 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 Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 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 Coordinator, Virginia Miller, at virginia.miller@state.co.us .

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.