Chronic Disease Strategies Lead - Term-Limited

Salary: $72,084.00 - $93,948.00 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FAA01577-10/21/26
Department: Department of Public Health & Environment
Division: Prevention Services Division
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply: 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• TERM LIMIT: This position is term limited and funding cannot be guaranteed beyond 9/30/2031. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out, whichever comes first.
• The referral list generated by this position announcement may be used to fill multiple position vacancies and may be extended.
• Hybrid work options may be available at the supervisor's discretion and based on business needs. The position will be based at 4300 Cherry Creek Driver South, Denver, CO 80246.

Description of Job
The Work Unit:

The Prevention Services Division (PSD) is actively building a workforce reflective of the diverse communities we serve. The Division strives to understand the needs of Colorado's communities and encourages contributions of stakeholders in identifying and solving public health problems. We are committed to providing a respectful, supportive and inclusive work environment that demonstrates our commitment to accept and respect individuals from all communities. The Division is also committed to the professional development, collaborative effort and sustained wellness of its workforce.

The Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention (HPCDP) Branch in Prevention Services Division (PSD), reviews, plans, designs, implements and evaluates public health chronic disease interventions and related risk factors with the goal of advancing health and improving health-related quality of life for all Coloradans. Special emphasis is placed on evidence-based practices, data-based and evidence-informed decision making, capacity-building, partnerships, and integration between program efforts for efficiency and effectiveness. The statewide chronic disease programs within the HPCDP Branch include Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, Comprehensive Cancer Control, Colorectal Cancer Control, Diabetes Prevention and Management, Alzheimer's and Related Dementias (ADRD), Healthy Eating and Active Living, the Cancer, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease Grants Program and the Tobacco Education, Prevention and Cessation Grants Program.

We are aware that many chronic diseases share the same systemic causes: tobacco use, lack of access to nutritious foods, built environments to support physical activity, social connectedness, and poverty and economic instability. These systemic injustices and additional risk and protective factors are shared across many of the outcomes we address. Colorado For ALL means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.

This position is housed in the Diabetes, Cardiovascular Health and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Unit (CarDiADRD Unit) which focuses on engaging with health systems, community-based organizations and other partners to improve chronic disease outcomes for Coloradans, particularly those impacted by historical injustice and unequal distribution of resources. The unit also collaborates with internal programs including those focused on cancer, healthy eating and active living, tobacco, and informatics, among others, to support a comprehensive system of partnerships that address specific chronic disease needs in innovative and sustainable ways.
What You Will Do:
This position is a work lead over the Chronic Disease Sustainability and Policy Coordinator (#02206) and the Chronic Disease QI Coordinator (#00995), providing strategic direction, oversight of work processes and products and assistance to these positions in accomplishment of their work.
This position also serves as a public health subject matter expert within the Prevention Services Division and Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch, responsible for coordinating and integrating chronic disease prevention and management strategies across programs, partners, and systems to improve population health outcomes in Colorado.
The role supports the CarDiADRD Unit's implementation of chronic disease initiatives by leading the alignment of strategies across quality improvement, health policy, and sustainability. This position maintains a strong working knowledge of these content areas to ensure that strategies are cohesive, complementary, and effectively coordinated across team members and partners. This position also requires an understanding of how clinical quality improvement and workflow enhancements support the identification of individuals with chronic disease and connection to clinical and community-based services. It also applies knowledge of sustainability and policy approaches, including value-based payment models, reimbursement pathways, and health system alignment, to support regional and systems-level approaches that expand access to and utilization of chronic disease prevention and management services.
The position leads coordination of regional collaboration and consortium-based approaches that support shared service delivery models, strengthen community-clinical linkages, and improve efficiency and sustainability of programming, particularly in rural and frontier communities as part of Colorado's Rural Health Transformation Program. This includes working with health systems, community-based organizations, Regional Accountable Entities (RAEs), Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), and state and academic partners to support integrated, coordinated care.

The role maintains a comprehensive understanding of strategies led across the team and ensures alignment across initiatives to reduce duplication, improve coordination, and maximize impact. The position also engages with statewide partners, including the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF), the Governor's Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI), the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and other partners, to support alignment between public health, health care delivery, and financing structures.
Key Responsibilities:

• Work Lead
• Content Expertise and Technical Assistance
• Regional Coordination and Partnership Development
• Project and Contract Management

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.

Class Code & Classification Description:

C7C4XX

Minimum Qualifications:
NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.Experience Only:
Seven (7) years of professional experience in public health, chronic disease prevention and management, population health, health care administration, health systems improvement, health policy, health care quality improvement, care coordination, or a closely related field. Relevant experience must include work involving the development, implementation, coordination, or evaluation of public health or health care programs, strategies, or initiatives designed to improve health outcomes, service delivery, or access to care.
Or

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education with a degree in public health, health care administration, health services administration, health policy, health sciences, population health, public administration, nursing, social work, or another closely related health or human services field and/or professional experience in public health, chronic disease prevention and management, population health, health care administration, health systems improvement, health policy, health care quality improvement, care coordination, or a closely related field. Relevant experience must include work involving the development, implementation, coordination, or evaluation of public health or health care programs, strategies, or initiatives designed to improve health outcomes, service delivery, or access to care equal to seven (7) years.

**You must substantiate that you meet the minimum qualifications when filling out the Work Experience section of the application. Failure to do so will result in the application not moving forward in the hiring process. "See resume" will not be accepted. Resumes are considered supplemental information and are not considered in the initial evaluation. In addition, part-time work will be prorated when determining whether minimum qualifications are met.**

**If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your application.**

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:

1. Demonstrated experience applying evidence-based chronic disease prevention and management strategies within public health, clinical, or community-based settings, including approaches that improve identification of individuals with chronic conditions, access to services, care coordination, or health outcomes.
2. Demonstrated working knowledge and experience applying clinical quality improvement strategies, health care delivery and care coordination models, and health policy or sustainability approaches, including reimbursement pathways, value-based payment, or health care financing structures, to inform chronic disease prevention and management initiatives.
3. Experience developing or aligning strategies across clinical, public health, and community-based systems, including applying quality improvement, health policy, and sustainability considerations to strengthen service delivery, improve coordination, and support long-term program sustainability.
4. Experience developing and maintaining partnerships across health care, public health, government, and community-based organizations, including facilitating collaborative initiatives and aligning partners with differing priorities, resources, or organizational needs.
5. Experience providing work direction, assigning or prioritizing projects, reviewing work products, mentoring or coaching staff, and supporting team performance and professional