Salary: $72,264.00 - $115,632.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: UHA 4913 7/2026
Department: Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/19/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 303 East 17th Avenue
Hiring Pay Rate: $6,022-$7,829
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
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.

Department Information

The Partner Relations and Administration Division serves as the Department's primary liaison to counties, tribes, and local partners, providing expertise in county relations, administrative oversight, communications, fiscal management, and county contract and grant administration. The Division oversees county compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, manages county administration funding and fiscal monitoring, and provides strategic recommendations to Department leadership to improve local administration and operations affecting more than 4,500 county and eligibility site staff. Within the Division, the County Administration Fiscal Unit manages county administration funding, budgeting, accounting, fiscal compliance, regulatory oversight, and the County Grant Program, administering the statutory funding system that supports county human and social services operations, including eligibility determination, program integrity, audits, quality assurance, and other essential Medical Assistance Program functions.
Description of Job
Position Summary

The position serves as the grant program authority for the County Grant Program and county administration fiscal oversight, providing leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of grant policies, funding, and compliance for the local administration of the Medical Assistance Program. Responsibilities include designing and managing grant terms, conditions, and Statements of Work; serving as the Department's subject matter expert on 2 CFR Part 200, county budgeting, funding streams, and legislative reviews; overseeing fiscal operations, subrecipient monitoring, risk assessments, and county fiscal policies and rules; conducting fiscal monitoring to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements; and strategically managing the full county grant lifecycle, including funding opportunities, proposal evaluation, award administration, and ongoing fiscal accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the County Grant Program by designing, developing, and administering grant objectives, funding opportunities, grant terms and conditions, Statements of Work, and intergovernmental grant agreements that support the local administration of the Medical Assistance Program.
• Manage the full grant lifecycle from planning through closeout, including developing competitive and targeted grant application processes, coordinating proposal review and scoring, issuing grant awards, monitoring performance, processing amendments, and ensuring timely closeout and final payment of grant funds.
• Provide fiscal leadership and oversight for county administration funding by managing county budgeting, funding allocations, funding methodologies, fiscal reporting, budget-to-actual analysis, and year-end reconciliation to ensure appropriate stewardship of federal, state, and local resources.
• Serve as the Department's lead resource on county administration fiscal compliance, interpreting and applying federal regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200, state fiscal rules, grant requirements, and legislative changes to ensure consistent statewide implementation.
• Direct fiscal subrecipient monitoring activities by developing and implementing monitoring plans, conducting fiscal and programmatic reviews, evaluating risk assessments, analyzing financial reports and expenditures, monitoring compliance with grant agreements, and recommending corrective actions to address fiscal or programmatic deficiencies.
• Develop and maintain county administration fiscal policies, rules, and standard operating procedures by reviewing legislative and regulatory changes, updating fiscal monitoring protocols, drafting and revising county administration rules, coordinating rule development with the Medical Services Board, and ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Analyze fiscal and program performance data to evaluate compliance, identify statewide trends and risks, measure program effectiveness, support funding decisions, and develop strategic recommendations that improve fiscal accountability and strengthen county administration.
• Develop and manage county grant and fiscal communications, including operational guidance, Memo Series publications, funding announcements, supplemental guidance, frequently asked questions, reports, presentations, newsletters, web content, and other communication materials to ensure consistent interpretation of fiscal requirements across counties.
• Respond to legislative and stakeholder inquiries by researching and providing technical guidance related to county administration funding, funding methodologies, fiscal compliance, grant administration, and regulatory requirements for the General Assembly, federal and state partners, county governments, and Department leadership.
• Create and maintain fiscal tools and knowledge resources, including web-based tools, templates, centralized document repositories, and standardized resources that improve access to fiscal information, promote operational consistency, and support efficient program administration.
• Collaborate with Department leadership and county partners to identify fiscal risks, improve grant administration processes, strengthen internal controls, provide technical assistance, and implement strategies that ensure accountability, compliance, and effective administration of county funding programs.
• Support division and leadership priorities by assuming additional county administration fiscal responsibilities, leading special projects, and providing expertise on emerging fiscal, grant, and regulatory issues impacting county administration of the Medical Assistance Program.

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 and Class Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience Only:
Seven (7) years of professional experience auditing and reviewing federal expenditures and managing grants for a state or county agency.
OR

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field
AND

Three (3) years of professional experience auditing and reviewing federal expenditures and managing grants for a state or county agency.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior or current state experience related to the duties of this position.
• Prior experience delivering technical guidance on Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) for subrecipients and drafting related policy.
• Prior or current county experience related to the duties of this position.
• Prior or current federal grant management/regulations experience.

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.
Required Competencies

• Ability to read, analyze, understand, and apply laws, rules, policies and procedures;
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to verbally communicate to a diverse audience and the ability to complete reports and communications in a clear, accurate, and concise manner;
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of different stakeholders, both internal and external;
• Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to remain patient and compassionate when dealing with difficult customer interactions;
• Demonstrated customer service skills, including the ability to use de-escalation techniques to resolve difficult conversations;
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with state and federal laws;
• Ability to represent the department in a positive, professional and objective manner, and support a positive workplace environment;
• Accountability for work product and attendance;
• Demonstrated attention to detail;
• Professional demeanor;
• Proficiency in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and Google Suite (Doc's, Sheets, Drawings, Forms, etc.)

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.

Appeal Rights:
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, atspb.colorado.gov/board-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,