Outpatient Clinical Application Analyst

Salary: $5,203.00 - $8,324.00 Monthly
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IHA-07489 10.20.2026
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: AS - Business Technology
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 11/3/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 1600 W 24th St, Pueblo, CO 81003, USA
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 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
Working as a member of the Health Information Technology (HIT) BEHR Team, this position provides critical conceptual information-management and technical and analytical support through the maintenance, design and enhancement of various patient and management data systems. Additional duties include:

• Develops, maintains and enhances the back end of our Electronic Health Record (EHR) for inpatient and outpatient departments for the office of civil and forensic mental health
• Develops legal status, data quality and ad-hoc management/analysis as needed.
• Completes system upgrades and provides system maintenance.
• Performs system analysis and design of reports, inquiries, and input screens as provided by the tools associated with BEHR and other software reporting applications; explores the use of new BEHR functionality for use by Hospital and outpatient staff; and, develops and executes routine and ad hoc reporting mechanisms necessary to meet Hospital business needs and requirements.
• Participates in Informatics Manager lead subject matter expert and user groups in order to gather and develop system specifications for modifications to BEHR. These duties are primarily focused on:
  • the Outpatient Program development within the Behavioral Electronic Health Record (BEHR) during its implementation, and
  • Supports the same duties after implementation.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
EXPERIENCE ONLY:
Six (6) years of relevant experience in Data Analysis or other occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A combination of a Bachelor's Degree in related field (e.g. Computer Information Systems, Math, Science, etc.) and/or relevant experience in occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• General Healthcare/EHR Experience: 1 to 3 years working directly with EHR systems in their back end, medical record workflows, or clinical informatics.
• EHR System Expertise: Hands-on experience with major EHR platforms (such as Epic, Cerner/Oracle Health, MEDITECH, or Athenahealth).
• Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, Release of Information (ROI) guidelines, and state/federal health data privacy regulations.
• Data Integrity & Workflows: Understanding of clinical documentation improvement (CDI), revenue cycle management (RCM), and data governance.
• Sequel and Python 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.
• 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 in the application form. 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 reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

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).
Appeal Rights

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
• You can find the official appeal form here.
• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:
  
  • By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or
  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or
  • Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or
  • Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At (303) 866-3300, or
• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY TO THE STATE OF COLORADO
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact Jade Green at jade.green@state.co.us