Senior Financial Analyst

Salary : $83,664.00 - $96,852.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IHA-07173 9/25/2026
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: Financial Services
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/2026 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:
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Adam.York@state.co.us
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.

Remote working arrangement - Hybrid in office 2 days, remote 3 days (subject to change)
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Description of Job

About this Unit:
The purpose of the Administration & Finance Division is to ensure that available financial resources are used effectively and efficiently, and to ensure that state funds are spent in compliance with statute, fiscal rule, and Department policy.

About this Position:

The primary purpose of this position is organizing, interpreting, and reporting the Administration & Finance Division within the Department of Human Services financial data in concert with the Finance Manager and Chief Financial Officer. This position requires application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements. The ability to communicate financial information to a variety of audiences is required. This position will also perform additional duties that may not be present within this PD, as assigned by the appointing authority or supervisor.
This position will support a division or divisions within the Department of Human Services by completing finance and budgetary functions, including financial reconciliations, financial reporting, budget development and budget management.

Summary of Duties:

We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Senior Financial Analyst. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter dedicated to wanting to make meaningful change to financial management and analysis. In this role, you will assist in providing critical financial oversight for a massive portfolio encompassing 107+ FTE and $255M+ in funding. Because much of this financial management involves shared funding across multiple divisions within the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and partner agencies, exceptional cross-functional collaboration is essential. This is particularly true regarding the Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS), an enterprise-scale platform responsible for the automated eligibility and distribution of billions of dollars annually in state and federal public assistance funds (Medicaid, SNAP, TANF).

As the analytical engine for the team, you will support complex multi-agency financial reporting for CoBEES/CBMS ($146.1M) as well as BITS operations, which includes $4.7M in PS & OpEx (37.0 FTE), $64.1M in payments to OIT/RtB, and $8.5M in CDHS Shared Expenses. You will also assist with CDHS Operations financial reporting ($22.7M), OIT utilization planning, tracking OIT/BITS/CBMS/CoBEES contracts and purchases, and synthesizing data for Consolidated LB Executive Level Reporting. Furthermore, you will provide granular financial tracking for Special Purposes programs, including the Administrative Review Unit ($4.7M / 42.4 FTE), SNAP Quality Assurance ($1.5M / 15.3 FTE), the 2-1-1 Human Services Referral Service ($1.5M / 1.0 FTE), Quality Assurance Youth Services ($786,000 / 7.0 FTE), Records and Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect ($452,000 / 4.0 FTE), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 - Security Remediation ($230,000 / 1.0 FTE), and the Injury Prevention Program ($106,000).

Duties include:

• Financial Management, Reporting, and Analysis
• Budget Development
• Financial System & Data Reconciliation
• FTE Reporting and Tracking
• Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Experience Only:

• Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to the position.

OR
Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years.

• Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for (4) years of education.
• Degree preference in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, and Management Information Systems

• Please note: This experience must be clearly documented on your application and the supplemental questions must be answered.

Specific job experiences required from the applicant:

• 3+ years of experience in financial management, analysis, and planning.
• Advanced technical skills to handle and synthesize "large and complicated datasets" into actionable insights.
• Experience rolling up complex financial data into consolidated, clear reports for senior leadership to drive strategic decision-making.
• Proven ability to analyze and synthesize shared funding models, cross-departmental cost allocations, and shared expenses.
• Experience acting as a "driven self-starter" who can build processes from scratch and lead transformational change.

Preferred Qualifications:

• COWINS Partnership Agreement: Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process. Part-time relevant years of State service will be prorated.
• TRANSFERS ONLY: Relevant years of State service will be considered as a preferred qualification and given the weight of at least 15% of the overall score under the process.
• Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidate's position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior, or other posted competency
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, state statutes, state fiscal rules and state purchasing requirements.
• Experience data analytics, SQL, or advanced financial modeling.
• Knowledge of State and Federal funding requirements
• Experience with the existing state accounting system, namely the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE).
• Experience with strategic financial management and cost benefit analysis principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Excel

Conditions of Employment:

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
• Pass Background Check (this can include employment verification and employee file checks).

CDHS Selection Process Explanation:

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours 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 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. Ensure this information is documented in the Work Experience section of the application.
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

• The Assessment Process
• For additional recruiting questions, please contact