Salary : $80,700.00 - $84,732.00 Annually
Location : Remote, CO, USA, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: TAA-03265-06.2026
Department: Department of Revenue
Division: Enforcement - Marijuana
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/9/2026 5:00 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: This position is a remote work position with occasional on-site visits with employee and stakeholder groups, which may involve travel throughout the state. The selected candidate must maintain Colorado residency throughout their employment and comply with all applicable State of Colorado and department remote work policies, procedures, and requirements.
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.

Description of Job
Marijuana Enforcement Division

The Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) is a dynamic and innovative regulatory agency tasked with licensing and regulating the commercial Medical and Retail Marijuana industries in Colorado. First formed in 2010 as the Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division, the MED has developed a leading-edge approach to commercial marijuana regulation and is considered a global regulatory and industry leader. The Division implements legislation, develops regulations, conducts regulatory and criminal investigations, issues business licenses, engages in outreach and education initiatives, and enforces compliance mandates using a range of intervention strategies necessary to maintain a progressive and robust regulatory framework. The MED promotes transparency and innovation by utilizing a collaborative approach to engaging with stakeholders and by proactively and positively pursuing solutions to issues in a fast-paced professional environment.

Culture & Environment: The Marijuana Enforcement Division's culture emphasizes Emotional Intelligence and Problem Solving. Members of our team are solution-oriented strategic thinkers who demonstrate professionalism, collaboration and integrity in all interactions. The MED operates in a dynamic and complex environment that requires members of our team to support one another in navigating new issues, demonstrate agility, embrace challenges as opportunities, and communicate with empathy, respect, and in the interest of progress.

Vision: Regulatory excellence through progressive and proactive compliance and enforcement practices.

Mission: Our mission is to promote public safety and reduce public harm by regulating the Colorado commercial marijuana industry through consistent administration of laws and regulations and strategic integration of process management, functional expertise, and innovative problem-solving.
Job Duties:
The work unit performs various support functions related to the data created by the seed-to-sale inventory tracking system and the Division's licensing software. Unit supports individual investigations with technical and data-related knowledge, as well as produces reports for all levels of the Division based on the data sources mentioned above.

The purpose of this position is to provide expertise to the unit in the application of computer programming languages, mathematical and statistical best practices, and report development, generation, and automation.
Statistics and Data Analysis

• Design, develop, utilize, and refine databases and queries of databases containing licensing and inventory tracking information
• Perform statistical analyses and research on complex data sets and ensure data integrity

Project Design, Implementation and Maintenance

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of projects assigned by Division management
• Assist in the development and use of unique research applications using sophisticated statistical analysis
• Assist in developing original and valid statistical models, independently selects reliable and representative sample data, updates projections and analyzes current trends
• Develop and design unique database querying models
• Develop applications for one-off reporting or department/team purposes

Investigative Support

• Support investigators as part of a multi-disciplinary team in planning, coordinating, and executing investigations by collecting, compiling, processing, and analyzing data. The informational resources used may also include referrals from other government agencies, complaints, or other developed sources
• Apply statistical methods to identify licensees at a high risk of non-compliant activity

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide input for training programs to enhance team and staff knowledge of statistical analysis techniques
• Collaborate with other agencies/companies to support the Division's mission
• Train and/or deliver presentations to the marijuana industry, law enforcement agencies, and the public
• Respond to verbal and written inquiries concerning marijuana laws, regulations, and licensing
• Maintain current knowledge of marijuana statutes and regulations applicable to the role
• Use available data to inform leadership of emerging issues, potential impacts of proposed legislation and rule changes, and identify trends in the industry

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only: Seven (7) years of relevant experience related to research design, statistical analysis, and/or querying databases through the use of programming languages
Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience related to research design, statistical analysis, and/or querying databases through the use of programming languages equal to seven (7) years
NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Knowledge of data collection, data management, data analysis, and research methodologies
• Proficiency with SQL, R (Office R, R Markdown and related packages), Tidy verse (TIDYR, DPLYR, and related packages), Python (Selenium, OS, SMTP Lib and related packages), and/or JavaScript.
• Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or GGPlot2
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office tools and Google Suite products
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Initiative to start, track, and maintain projects and applications
• Ability to mentor and collaborate with other team members as needed
• Ability to develop analyses and written reports independently, and then justify, defend, and explain the reports
• Ability to work on multiple projects and provide high-quality work products under tight deadlines

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.
As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.
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. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter
• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Supplemental Information