Operations and Project Management Unit Manager - Term-Limited

Salary: $92,232.00 - $119,916.00 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FAA01578-10/07/26
Department: Department of Public Health & Environment
Division: Prevention Services Division
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/15/2026 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 6/30/2031. 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 Drive South, Denver, CO 80246.

CDPHE Offers:

CDPHE offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in public service. Benefits include:

• Medical and dental plans.
• Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan.
• Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Potential flexible working arrangements
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off.
• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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 accepting and respecting 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 the Prevention Services Division (PSD) reviews, plans, designs, implements, and evaluates public health interventions for chronic diseases and related risk factors to improve health-related quality of life for all Coloradans. Particular emphasis is placed on evidence-based practices, data-driven and evidence-informed decision-making, capacity building, partnerships, and the integration of program efforts to improve 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, 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 that support physical activity, social connectedness, and poverty and economic instability. These systemic injustices, along with 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.

The Operations and Project Management Unit provides branch-wide operational coordination, implementation support, workflow management, and process improvement support for grantmaking, contracting, and program implementation activities across multiple chronic disease prevention programs and funding streams. Operational implementation activities are centralized within this unit to improve operational consistency, workload distribution, standardized implementation processes, and coordination throughout the full grant and contract lifecycle, including solicitations, negotiations, operational tracking, and closeouts.
What You Will Do:
This position serves as the operational manager for the unit and directly supervises four FTE, providing branch-wide operational leadership, supervision, and strategic governance over implementation workflows, grantmaking systems, contracting, procurement, and program operational practices across the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch.

The position supervises Operations and Project Management Unit staff and establishes, directs, and governs standardized operational systems, implementation frameworks, workflow management practices, project coordination activities, and operational procedures that support branch implementation across multiple funding streams and program areas.

The position directs and governs operational implementation activities related to grants and contracts throughout the full implementation lifecycle, including solicitation development, operational planning, implementation coordination, negotiations, workflow tracking, amendment coordination, implementation tracking systems, operational closeout activities, and implementation support.

The position designs and directs operational implementation activities between branch staff and centralized departmental units, including fiscal, procurement, contracting, legal, compliance, and human resources. The position also identifies operational risks, workflow barriers, implementation challenges, and process improvement opportunities. Develops and implements operational strategies to improve implementation quality, operational consistency, accountability, and workload management across the branch.
Key Responsibilities:

• Program Operations Leadership
• Unit Leadership, Supervision, and Personnel Management
• Branch Leadership of Process & Quality Improvement
• Branch Operational Coordination and Consultation

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:

H1B5XX

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:
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in program operations leadership, grant/contract governance, administrative workflow management, business process improvement, or operational unit supervision.
Or

Education and Experience:
A combination of related education with a degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Project Management, Healthcare Administration, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Communications, Finance, or a related field, and/or relevant experience in program operations leadership, grant/contract governance, administrative workflow management, business process improvement, or operational unit supervision equal to eight (8) 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 supervising professional administrative/operations staff, balancing workloads across competing priorities, resolving team conflicts, and fostering a collaborative, accountable work environment.
2. Expertise overseeing complex grantmaking, procurement, and contracting lifecycles-including competitive solicitations (RFAs/RFPs), scope of work (SOW) negotiations, pre-routing quality reviews, and year-end closeouts.
3. Experience applying structured quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA) or change management frameworks (e.g., PROSCI) to map workflows, establish standard operating procedures (SOPs/templates), and reduce administrative processing times.
4. Proven ability to manage operational dependencies, resolve processing stalls, and negotiate solutions between program teams and centralized support divisions (Fiscal, Procurement, Contracts, Compliance).
5. Demonstrated initiative in independently investigating operational bottlenecks, navigating ambiguous organizational guidelines, and providing strategic operational advice to senior leadership.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Residency Requirement Options:
  
  • This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
• 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.
• This position is term limited and funding cannot be guaranteed beyond 6/30/2031. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out, whichever comes first.
• TRAVEL: This position will travel 5% of the time, travel is predominately in-state to meet with local stakeholders, partners and grantees, with occasional out-of-state travel to meet with national partners.