Salary : $71,544.00 - $93,012.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IHA 07397 06/04/2026
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OES (Office of Economic Security)
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/18/2026 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, 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.

Description of Job
Please Note: * Hybrid Position with a minimum of 2 required in-office days @ 1575 Sherman St. *

These requirements are subject to change.
This position is a staff authority and pacesetter who has a unique level of technical expertise in SNAP Quality Assurance data reporting systems and analytical applications
for the Department, specifically with the combination of multiple data systems to include the Rushmore Case Review System and, Colorado Benefits Management System.
EBTedge and Quality Control QSC system. Overall, the position exists to support the Division's policy and programming decisions related to SNAP eligibility data and
performance metrics of Application Processing Timeliness (APT), Recertification Processing Timeliness (RPT), Payment Error Rate (PER), and Case and Procedural Error
Rate (CAPER). The staff authority directly influences management decisions beyond the agency, such as Office and Division Directors, various internal program managers,
staff from the Strategic Operations and Solutions (SOS) team, and the Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture. This position
accesses SNAP performance data from many data systems and designs and builds statewide data reporting systems, which have a transformative impact on how the
Division is able to assess and manage performance at the Executive Management level, at the program level, and at the county level. This position represents the
Division/CDHS and shares department data at various external meetings and other venues, as required. Specifically, the position manages SNAP performance data by designing,
implementing, maintaining, and ensuring data security, accuracy, and integrity, and operates across data systems efficiently and effectively. This position is responsible
for using SQL to reference and to integrate data extracted from DSS01, FIS database (EBT edge), federal QCS database, Rushmore Case Review System data, and other
source systems to facilitate analysis and improve operational efficiency and decision-making. This position also develops methods for tracking program information and capturing outcome data for evaluation in a visually understandable context using dashboards, Tableau, and other complex software.

Primary Job Duties:

Summary of Design, Build, and Manage SNAP Quality and Performance Data:

• This position has been delegated as the staff authority for SNAP Quality and Performance data and has a unique level of knowledge in multiple systems elements,
  their general architecture and processing, and expertise in extracting appropriate data from multiple data sources to solve a particular question or problem. This
  position creates and maintains reports outside of CBMS, FIS, QCS, and Rushmore Case Review Systems databases, which require creating and maintaining data dictionaries to ensure compliance with program reporting requirements. This position must be sufficiently skilled to extract data from three to four source databases to capture all the information necessary to inform reporting in order to take action for corrective action. This position develops and evaluates programming and coding to establish best practices and procedures for combining the multiple data sets of SNAP information. Communicates strategic performance analysis in internally and externally facing meetings.

Summary of SNAP Data Analyst:

• As staff authority in SNAP Quality and Performance Data, this position's knowledge of the content, architecture, and governance regulating the various databases (CBMS, FIS, QCS) are critical for the development of reports and dashboards using TOAD, Tableau, and Microsoft Excel to support day-to-day operations and performance management for the State SNAP units and counties. These systems are complex in nature and often require careful judgment and analysis to determine appropriate extractions. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining a library of standard and ad-hoc report code.

Summary of Corrective Action Plan and CBMS Recommendations:

• This position provides information and support to the SNAP teams to assist in the development of SNAP federal Corrective Action Plans and CBMS improvements. This
  position works closely with other FEAD team members to evaluate error trends both statewide and in specific areas. Using the information gathered from this analysis, the position provides data for Corrective Action Plans and makes recommendations for additional guidance, training, or CBMS improvements to prevent future errors.

Summary of All Other Duties as Assigned:

• Other duties as assigned, specific to the Department, FEAD, and SNAP Team vision and goals.

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

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in conducting data management, data reporting, and data analysis, including analysis of large, complex relational databases, data extraction and manipulation. Must have experience applying data management and analysis skills to build evidence that supports performance evaluation with the goal of reducing operational processing errors. Must demonstrate proficiency in extracting relational data using SQL, interpreting complex metrics to form actionable programmatic recommendations, and effectively communicating insights to stakeholders to drive quality improvement.

OR

Education and Experience:
A combination of related education in Public Health, Economics, Public Policy, Research and Methodology, Statistics, Mathematics and/or relevant experience in conducting data management, data reporting, and data analysis, including analysis of large, complex relational databases, data extraction and manipulation equal to seven (7) years. Requires 4+ years of experience applying data management and analysis skills to build evidence that supports performance evaluation with the goal of reducing operational processing errors. Must demonstrate proficiency in extracting relational data using SQL, interpreting complex metrics to form actionable programmatic recommendations, and effectively communicating insights to stakeholders to drive quality improvement.
Preferred Qualifications:

• SNAP policy experience
• Knowledge of statistics & research design
• CBMS eligibility system experience
• Experience with Oracle database
• Experience with Tableau
• COWINS Partnership Agreement: Relevant years of State service, prorated for part-time, that contribute to a candidate's position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior, or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process.
• 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.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass a Name Check Only Background ONLY: This position has NO direct contact with vulnerable persons.
  Name check only includes: CBI check (no fingerprints), Colorado Court Database check, and Medicare Fraud Database.
• Motor Vehicle Record Check: This position drives a state-owned vehicle, either in an ongoing capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties, OR on
  occasion for trainings/meetings/client visits/etc.
• Travel: In-state travel to county offices may be 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.
• 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 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).