Salary: $7,686.00 - $12,299.00 Monthly
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IHA-07098 07.01.2026
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: AS - Business Technology
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/10/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 1575 Sherman St.Denver, CO 80203
Hiring Pay Rate: $7610 - $8100 per month
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.

Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Business Innovation, Technology and Security (BITS)
Operations & Strategy, formerly known as Administrative Solutions, provides management and oversight for key administrative and technical services that enables CDHS to achieve their goals. It is responsible for a number of support functions to make our agency as efficient, effective and impactful as possible. Operations & Strategy comprises Human Resources; Facilities Management; Audit; Business Innovation; Technology and Security; Emergency Management; Legal; Performance Management; Communications; Project Management; and Leadership & Organizational Development.
Business Innovation, Technology, and Security (BITS) is responsible for managing the Department's information technology (IT) providers, including relations with the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT). The division serves as the main point of contact for departmental issues involving technology resources and needs and coordinates activities with the program staff for IT support, operations, maintenance, modernization and implementation of new IT systems.

Description of Job
Hybrid Work Assignment: Minimum of 2 days per week in the office

Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change
The position works as a manager and supervisor to provide technical leadership and management in the conceptual development and maintenance of automated hospital systems directly controlled by the Colorado Mental Health Hospitals (MHHs). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Through the supervision of assigned Data Management professionals, the position evaluates technical issues, consults with team members and customers, formulates decisions and executes solutions.
• The position primarily performs and oversees other Data Management professionals in the development, maintenance, and improvement of the data warehouse; the maintenance of critical budget-management, personnel, clinical, and forensic information management systems; the migration of continuing ancillary MS Access databases into an OIT-operated SQL environment; and providing guidance for ad-hoc management/analysis development, as needed.
• The position collaborates and supports the Electronic Health Record (EHR) team in the design, maintenance, and improvement of the EHR.

• The position directs and manages system upgrades and maintenance; performs system analyses; and assigns tasks, design of EHR reports, inquiries, and input screens to Data Management professionals. The position oversees the development of routine and ad hoc reporting mechanisms necessary to meet Hospital business needs, and serves as a lead technical liaison between BITS/Health IT and OIT, other State agencies, and related sub-contractors.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Important Note: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, CDHS' hiring teams consider only the contents of the application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process. Experience is calculated on a full-time equivalency basis, therefore, it is important to accurately notate the hours you averaged per experience section entry. Volunteer work or related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications, but must be clearly documented. It is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement.

EXPERIENCE ONLY:
Eight (8) years of professional experience in a technical role in Project Management, Data Operations, Data Management or relevant occupation with a minimum of two (2) years of as a supervisor or manager.
OR
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Management, Data Operations, Data Management or other relevant occupation equal to eight (8) years with a minimum of two (2) years as a supervisor or manager.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical experience with Electronic Health Care Records
• Experience in Health Care
• Product Owner experience
• Project Management experience
• System Administrator experience
• Python experience
• SQL experience
• Tableau experience

Conditions of Employment:

• Standard background check and reference check required
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License
• Travel in-state will be required
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
  • Disclose that information on the application.
  • Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
  • Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:
  
  • Relevant years of state service experience.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process
A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review
After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties
Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.
Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).