DOLA Budget & Policy Analyst III

Salary: $6,972.00 - $9,063.00 Monthly
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: NAA-01900-11.2026
Department: Department of Local Affairs
Division: Division of Housing
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
Primary Physical Work Address: 1570 Grant Street, Denver COThis is a hybrid position that is required to report to the Denver office weekly, or as needed to meet with stakeholders.
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.

Who can Apply

This opportunity is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.
Description of Job
The Division of Housing (DOH) partners with local communities to create housing opportunities for Coloradan who face the greatest challenges to accessing affordable, safe and secure homes. Working with the State Housing Board, DOH supports projects ranging from homelessness prevention to homeownership.
The Operations unit within the Colorado Division of Housing (DOH) provides fiscal, contracting, and data and analysis support to the Division to meet the above stated mission of DOH. This position is within the fiscal section which provides the full range of budgeting, reconciliation, and forecasting of division operations. The Division of Housing currently oversees a $1.3 billion program and administrative budgets.
This position serves as a senior-level Budget and Policy Analyst for the Division of Housing (DOH), providing high-level fiscal, policy, legislative, and data analysis to support division-wide programs and services. The position operates with significant autonomy and independent judgment in analyzing complex budgetary and policy issues, developing allocation methodologies, evaluating program performance, interpreting legislative and regulatory changes, and acting as a work leader for Budget Analyst II positions with DOH.
The Budget and Policy Analyst III acts as a trusted advisor to the Budget Manager, Operations Director, and Division leadership, offering actionable recommendations that inform decisions related to resource allocation, program rules, and policy development. This position translates complex financial and policy information into clear, practical guidance to ensure DOH programs operate efficiently, equitably, and in compliance with statutory and fiscal requirements.
The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Work leader for the Budget Analyst II positions to help establish standardized work processes and analytical tools and help guide analysts in implementing standardized analytical work processes.
• Supporting the submissions required of the annual budget submission process (ie: schedule 9's, decision items, supplemental budget requests, fee increase/decrease requests, etc.).
• In coordination with the supervisor, other budget analysts and office directors, develop standardized budget reports.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models which may include loan repayments, program options, and vouchers.
• Leads the development, execution, and ongoing management of the Division's budget
• Monitors expenditures, projecting needs, analyzing trends, and identifying fiscal risks
• Conducts scenario modeling, forecasting, and validation to support accurate and sustainable budgets
• designs analyses, interprets data, and recommends improvements to budgeting methodologies ensuring compliance with state fiscal rules, procurement requirements, and statutory directives.
• Provides direct support to Budget Manager, Operations Director, Office Directors, and Division Director
• Partners with DOH Office staff to identify financial issues, manage the office's budget process and review proposed budget actions.
• Plays a key role in drafting, editing, factchecking, and finalizing budget change requests for review.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Class Code & Classification Description

H8E3XX Budget & Policy Analyst III
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years experience in one, or a combination, of the following areas:

• budget management in a government or a nonprofit entity that works with any level of government;
• federal, state, or local grant management and/or reporting;
• budget analyst or specialist in government.

OR
Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education in business administration, economics, management, public administration, accounting,contracting,finance,or a closely related field (as determined by the agency) AND experience as described above equal to seven (7) years.
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two (2) years of the required experience.
  
  Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position.Applicants must upload their unofficial college transcripts that include the student name, college name, courses completed and/or degree with date conferred with this application, in order to receive credit.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

Required Competencies

• Advanced mathematical knowledge and problem-solving.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work across teams.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and organize work to accommodate shifting deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel.
• Advanced in Excel formulas and tables.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to identify and create process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• State of Colorado experience working in CORE (Colorado Operations Resource Engine);
• Experience analyzing large datasets;
• Knowledge and experience with State of Colorado budgeting principles and processes;
• Knowledge and experience with electronic accounting databases, including intermediate abilities with MS Excel;
• Experience working with financial applications and linking existing databases and reports to online dashboards;
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and federal laws;

Conditions of Employment

• You MUST be a Colorado resident (at the time of application) to apply for this position.
• Pre-employment criminal and financial background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DOLA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. DOLA does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
• MUST have a valid, unrestricted Colorado drivers license with a safe driving record. A safe driving record requires the following:
  
  • No convictions within the last seven (7) years for Reckless driving; Vehicular manslaughter; Driving under the influence (DUI); Two (2) or more driving while ability impaired (DWAI) convictions; One (1) conviction related to bodily injury or death to another person as described in C.R.S. 42-4-239. Eluding the police; or Street racing.
  • No convictions within the last five (5) years for: Three (3) or more careless driving convictions; or Speeding 20 mph over the speed limit. Two (2) convictions related to distracted driving or use of a mobile electronic device as described in C.R.S. 42-4-239.
  • No convictions within the last three (3) years for: Three (3) or more moving violations with a total of more than seven (7) points assessed on the license; or Suspension or revocation of driver license (unless for unpaid child support or other suspension not related to a moving violation).
  • No requirement of a breath monitoring device, also known as Interlock, to operate a motor vehicle.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.
Applicants may submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please address every requirement for the position with your experience in your application.
The application may include the following documents that MUST be uploaded at the time of application:

• A resume (this is not a substitute for the online application demonstrating work history)
• Cover letter / letter of interest
• Transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications)
• DD214 (member-4 form) from applicants that may be eligible for veteran's preference

Comparative Analysis

Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) are required to participate in the comparative analysis process through this job posting.
Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the position. Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, training and experience review, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum qualifications. Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties, required competencies and preferred qualifications in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Supplemental Information