Data Management IV

Salary : $6,022.00 - $8,010.02 Monthly
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: KAA 20528 Data ManIV 11.26JM
Department: Department of Labor and Employment
Division: Division of Unemployment Insurance
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 12/9/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 707 17th St., Denver Colorado
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
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH

This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.
This posting does not accept resumes, cover letters, or attachments of any kind. Please be as thorough as possible in detailing your work history, education, and training in the application form.

Description of Job
PAY FOR POSITION:

HOURLY
$34.74 - $46.21
BIWEEKLY
$2,779.38 - $3,696.93
MONTHLY
$6,022.00 - $8,010.02
This position will work under the Division of Unemployment Insurance (UI) Policy Team.

The UI Policy team is responsible for:

• Monitoring and managing legislation at the state level
• Managing rulemaking for the division
• Policy analysis, interpretation and development
• Reporting to external entities like USDOL
• Applications and reporting related to federal grant and funding opportunities
• Managing audits performed on UI by external entities
• Data stewardship for sharing with non-UI entities
• Data Governance for UI

This position is being created because of the intense and growing demand for UI data from external entities. UI data is becoming critical for multiple programs in Colorado as well as for research related to labor and employment. This growing demand requires a full time data steward to ensure that all sharing is done not just to the highest legal standards but also ethical and security standards set out in state policy documents, industry best practices and NIST standards.
This position will be responsible for

• Reviewing current and new data sharing contracts to ensure they meet standards of quality for ethics, security and compliance.
• Reviewing and drafting new and existing policies, procedures and best practices related to data sharing and stewardship for the Division
• Training staff on security expectations related to data security for special data categories like, FTI and CJIS data.
• Performing analysis on legislation and rulemaking at the state and federal level that affects data security and governance for the division
• Serve as a subject matter expert on governance and compliance for things related to ethics, security and compliance related to the sharing of Division data.
• Other emergent or emerging areas and tasks related to the governance of UI data as the field grows and evolves

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:
H1D4XX

Minimum Qualifications:Experience Only:
Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
Or

Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years
Experience to include one or more of the following: working on data sharing security, contract review and negotiation, government data systems, project management, policy analysis, legal analysis, stakeholder engagement and policy development.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with data security
• Experience with contract review and negotiation
• Experience with government data systems
• Performing duties similar to those assigned to the position as a classified State of Colorado employee.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Project management
• Policy analysis
• Legal analysis
• Stakeholder engagement
• Policy development

Conditions of employment:

• This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
• You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process.

Appeal Rights:
As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at .
Supplemental Information
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact : jennie.murphy@state.co.us
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.
Work Visas

CDLE does not sponsor Work Visas of any type.
Applicant Use Of AI

The use of AI tools to aid in preparing application materials is allowed under the condition that the applicant independently verifies and confirms the information's accuracy before submission. Applicants are fully accountable for the content of their submissions and must ensure the safe and ethical use of any AI tools. Furthermore, active and direct participation in the interview process is required.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE AND/OR FUTURE VACANCIES
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.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: