Program Manager

The Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) was created to foster a positive business climate that encourages quality economic development through the support of local and regional economic development activities throughout the State of Colorado. A comprehensive slate of programs within OEDIT's divisions work together to offer economic development services for all Colorado businesses - new and expanding, traditional and emerging, small and large - including retention programs to ensure continued competitiveness of Colorado's economic base, and job training to keep Colorado's workforce the best in the nation.

This Program Manager position works within the Business Funding and Incentives (BF&I) division of OEDIT and is responsible for the management of the Advanced Industries Investment Tax Credit. This position has responsibility for the program applications which sit on a Salesforce platform. The program manager is engaged with the angel investing and startup communities as well as industry associations in order to understand the ecosystem and to facilitate investments in advanced industries startups through the tax credit.

The ideal candidate for this position is a detail-oriented self-starter, with experience in program development or management. The individual is organized and collaborative with cross-functional partners. The candidate is skilled at managing multiple responsibilities and has a high degree of integrity and accountability, and is committed to developing public programs with an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) lens.

Specific Duties Include:

• Maintain and process program applications in Salesforce, including communicating with applicants to obtain the required information.

• Maintain and improve program guides, web pages, and applications.

• Conduct education and outreach to startups and investors. Collaborate with angel investor groups and industry associations. Coordinate with other OEDIT staff whose programs focus on high-tech startups.

• Track program metrics and support program analysis and evaluation. Coordinate collection and validation of data.

• Help to design program policies and rules and implement statutory requirements for the Advanced Industry Investment Tax Credit. Collaborate with colleagues at the CO Department of Revenue. This person will become the subject matter expert.

• This position may procure services or award grants which will involve scoping statements of work, monitoring contract performance, and processing invoices.

• Create and track budgets, interfacing with state financial reporting and accounting systems.

• Respond to legislative and public information requests under tight deadlines.

• Special Assignments. Takes on other assignments and special projects per direction from the Division Director.

Disclaimer: This job posting provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job posting may change at the discretion of the employee's direct supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least three years of experience in program administration including detailed business processes and financial analysis

• Or, Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, or a closely related field and one year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in government program administration including interpreting and implementing legislation.

• Experience in fund raising for and/or conducting due diligence on a startup company.

• Experience working in a business accelerator.

Required Competencies:

• Program Management: Plans, executes, and monitors projects and programs while consistently achieving high-quality results. Clearly understands the program purpose, priorities, and expectations. Provides clear support and execution so that all stakeholders have a mutually shared understanding. Anticipates and plans for contingencies and assures that projects are on schedule and completed successfully.

• Planning & Organizing: Establish and prioritize tasks and objectives in order to manage time and resources appropriately.

• Personal Integrity and Responsibility: Has a high level of personal responsibility for time-management, prioritizing deliverables under a heavy work-load, and driving results for the public good with a high degree of autonomy. Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

• Computer Skills: This position requires intermediate to advanced computer skills. Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets - create models, manipulate datasets, use formulas, link data, and create pivot tables. Microsoft Word and Google Docs - write memos and letters and utilize a variety of formatting options. Experience in database design and management.

• Financial and Accounting Literacy: Review and interpret business Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements, Capitalization Tables. Knowledge of early-stage business financing options. Manage program budget and annual tax credit pool.

• Customer Service and Communication: Demonstrate a commitment to excellent service. Effective (and diplomatic) written and verbal communication. Assess personal styles and adjust one's own style of communication to optimize personal effectiveness.

• Flexibility: Willingness to take on other, new, related duties and special projects as required by management. Able to adjust to new priorities and changing requirements and processes.

• Critical thinking: Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to program issues. Strong analytical aptitude.

• Passion: for OEDIT's Mission and the State of Colorado

Preferred Competencies:

• Adaptability: Adapt quickly to change; able to handle multiple issues and navigate through resources in a calm, organized manner; open to new ideas and methods.

• Service orientation: Passion for public service and desire to effect positive change.

• Computer Skills: Experience using Salesforce for applications.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 Annually

This position is considered non-classified, which means the position is not part of the Colorado State Personnel System. Therefore, the individual appointed to this position is considered at-will, and is not covered by the State Personnel Rules or the State Classification System. However, this position does come with the same benefits (retirement, insurance, etc.) as every other State employee, and with the same opportunities, pride and passion that comes with working for the great State of Colorado. Even though employment is at-will, non-classified positions have protections against discrimination and retaliation in state and federal employment laws. "At-will" employment means that either the employee or the State may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason or no reason, with or without notice or cause, as long as no federal or state law is violated.

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Benefits

The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers generous benefits to full-time employees including:

• Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month

• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Medical plans - choice of Cigna or Kaiser; several plan options (including High Deductible Health Plan with HSA); most plans offered with significant state contribution towards premium

• Dental and vision plans

• Flexible spending accounts

• State-paid life insurance policy of $50,000

• Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined contribution or defined benefit) with generous state contribution

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans for additional retirement savings

• State-paid short-term disability coverage

• Additional optional life and disability plans

• Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program

• Membership opportunity with the Credit Union of Colorado

• RTD (transit) EcoPass

• Training and professional development

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

To learn more about the "State of Colorado For All", visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion website.

ADAAA Accommodations

The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator, the Director of Human Resources: jennifer.salvatore@state.co.us

Application

Your application must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.

Due to the large volume of resumes we receive, we do not acknowledge receipt of each application and are unable to give status updates. If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the requirements of the position, a member of the recruiting staff will contact you to further discuss the career opportunity.