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Location

Denver, CO | United States

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Job description

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Department Information

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL

5:00 PM ON MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024

This position will have remote and hybrid workplace options available. However it may still be required to report to a given state office as directed by the supervisor and based on business need.

The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace – and Colorado communities – with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs.

This is a values-driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect.

We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• BenefitHub state employee discount program

• MotivateMe employee wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces

• RTD EcoPass Commuter Program

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to

Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans’ Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our website:

PLEASE NOTE: With the beginning of this program, CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications. Please be as thorough as possible in documenting your education and work history in the application system. Attachments will not be accepted or considered during any phase of the hiring process including minimum qualification screening, comparative analysis, or interviews.

Description of Job

The salary range for this posting is:
$31.59 - $32.08 Hourly
$2,526.92 - $2,566.62 Biweekly
$5,475.00 - $5,561.00 Monthly
$65,700.00 - $66,732.00 Annually


The purpose of this position is to support projects through data analysis, forecasting, drafting reports, presentations, and proposals for the state of Colorado. This position will be responsible for verbally presenting information on various economic issues, supporting senior staff in LMI by writing economic reports, analyzing and responding to questions from legislators, media, government officials, and the public. Duties may include planning, organizing, collecting and validating data. Data and/or analysis compiled may be used for publication and/or disseminated to a wide variety of users. LMI’s Analytic Staff are expected to become leading experts on programs within LMI.


In consultation with LMI leadership the analyst will be responsible for:

• determining the most efficient methods for conducting analysis and fulfilling requests;
• updating recurrent analysis and charts so as to meet scheduled deadlines;
• educating stakeholders on LMI resources and constraints;
• deciding which data is most applicable for addressing specific customer queries;
• designing analysis to appropriately address queries within allotted timeframes (providing confidence intervals as needed);
• compiling, presenting, and defending analysis to individuals and groups;
• summarizing analysis to readily convey insights to technical and non-technical audiences;
• prioritizing customer requests; and,
• proactively managing stakeholder expectations.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:



Substitutions:


Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.


Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.



Education and Experience:


Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.



AND


Two years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position to include any of the following: Performing and presenting economic impact studies, summarizing and creating economic/legislative briefs; performing professional analytics (statistical, business intelligence, data visualization, financial, logistical).



Preferred Qualifications

• Forecasting experience.
• R, Stata, or related software experience.
• Experience performing alike duties as a State of Colorado classified employee.

Required Competencies:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, data analysis and research abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and a variety of statistical software
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Ability to work in a nonpartisan manner and to provide objective information regardless of one’s personal opinions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment
• Possessing of a high level of self-motivation, self-direction and intellectual curiosity

Conditions of Employment:

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  Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.

• You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process.

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

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 [email protected] 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.

Supplemental Information

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: [email protected]

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. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions on the application completely and thoughtfully. Your answers may be rated based on your writing ability (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing) as well as the content of your answer.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES

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 Labor and Employment 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, Sean Montoya, at [email protected] . Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For all other inquiries about this recruitment effort, please call 303-318-8200.

While a salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work.

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