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Project CoordinatorPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4607503) ApplyProject CoordinatorSalary$57,708.00 - $75,024.00 AnnuallyLocation Statewide, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberUHA 4631 - 8.2024DepartmentDepartment of Health Care Policy and FinancingDivisionHealth Information OfficeOpening Date08/12/2024Closing Date8/25/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionType of AnnouncementThis position is open only to Colorado state residents.Primary Physical Work Address303 East 17th Avenue, Denver, CODepartment Contact InformationSarah LaRue Talent Acquisition Specialist sarah.larue@state.co.usHow To ApplyPlease 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.
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Department InformationSTATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings. The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package: (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
Medical (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) , Dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) , and Vision (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/vision-insurance) insurance coverage
Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/flexible-spending-accounts) (FSAs)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave)
Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees
Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
Free RTD EcoPass (https://www.rtd-denver.com/fares-passes/ecopass) to all eligible State Employees
Reduced college tuition through CSU Global (https://csuglobal.edu/cost/tuition-discounts/employer-partners/state-colorado)
Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs . https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
We are looking for a Project Coordinator for the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) of the Health Information Office (HIO)!
The EPMO in HIO is responsible for the management of projects for the Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) and ensuring that project management standards and methodology are followed in line with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). The work unit is responsible for managing projects related to implementing and enhancing the MES. The EPMO project coordinator ensures processes are followed that are necessary for successful project design, development, and implementation. The processes include activities such as developing effective and consistent requirements, detailed system design, identifying and resolving project risks and issues, and cost, schedule, and documentation management. The unit forms partnerships with policy staff, programmers, testing staff, as well as business and operations analysts to ensure that HIO meets internal and external (i.e., Fiscal Agent, CMS) project deadlines, creates project work plans to track activities, tasks, risks, issues, accomplishments, and schedules. The work unit also oversees and coordinates projects related to Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS), Program Eligibility Application Kit (PEAK), Shared Eligibility System (SES), and Health Information Technology (Health IT) initiatives at the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (the Department). The work unit coordinates Heath IT initiatives with other State agencies, including coordination with the Governor's Office, the Office of eHealth Innovation, the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), and the Department of Human Services (CDHS) to maintain a cohesive strategic approach among these agencies. Finally, the work unit is responsible for strategic planning to achieve required compliance with federal regulations (I.e., HIPAA), Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA), Medicaid Enterprise Certification Life Cycle (MECL), and Advanced Planning Documents (APDs).
This position can work fully remotely from anywhere in the State of Colorado.
Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.
Description of JobWHAT YOU'LL BE DOING AS PROJECT COORDINATOR:
Support the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) by updating and maintaining financial information associated with Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) on a variety of initiatives and strategies, as defined by the Division and/or Department.
Coordinate projects by utilizing the PMBOK methodology and Department EPMO standards to ensure that program, systems and/or operations are supported appropriately.
Provide high-level support to the EPMO, Unit Supervisor, EPMO Manager and EPMO Office Director with financial management for the Advance Planning Documents (APD) managed by HIO.
Facilitate project meetings, develops and maintains project schedules, project plans and relevant artifacts, develops and coordinates action items and issues lists, conducts project data collection, performs research to support Project Managers, activities, and resources, and keeps Unit Supervisor and EPMO Manager informed of the progress of projects.
Oversee APD financial information to maintain regulatory compliance, with responsibility for achieving the deliverables of the projects to which they have been assigned and/or for ensuring effective support is provided to other projects within the Office.
Works on projects under guidance of the assigned Project Manager to support the project team in all facets of assigned projects to define, plan, document, manage, and monitor the project scope of work, schedule, procurements, budget, requirements, operations, risks, issues, quality, decisions, communication needs, and resource needs through the full project management lifecycle.
Collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders, most often participating in the management and controlling of several projects simultaneously.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsResidency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description: H1K1XXPROJECT COORDINATOR (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4ebmZJNk1lNG8wVGM/view?resourcekey=0-NOHtT0nNCJWz849xRlr2g) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:There are two ways to qualify for this position:There are two ways to qualify for this position: Option 1: Experience Only: Six (6) total years of professional experience in Grant Writing, Project Management, Business Management, or an occupational field closely related. Option 2: Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Project Management, Public Health, Business/IT or a field of study related to the work assignment AND Two (2) years of professional experience in Grant Writing, Project Management, Business Management, or an occupational field closely related. Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following:
An associates will count as two years of experience
A bachelors will count as four years of experience
A masters degree will count for six years of experience
A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous relevant professional state experience
Professional experience in:
Financial tracking using common database and spreadsheet software (e.g. Excel, Smartsheet, etc)
Conducting research and drafting formal business documents such as grant applications or business proposals
Gathering, tracking, maintaining, and analyzing data requiring a high degree of accuracy across multiple systems
Skills to Support Success
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels, with the ability to maintain effective relationships and partnerships with a diverse group of stakeholders
Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed, actively seeking to fill in gaps in knowledge and skills and seeking ways to add value to the team through process improvements
Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.
Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
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.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpastate.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail 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.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or 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 under Rules.
Supplemental InformationHow to Apply (https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply) (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered. Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below. Comparative Analysis Process The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected. ADAAA Accommodations : 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. The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 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 Coordinator, Virginia Miller, at virginia.miller@state.co.us (debra.becerra@state.co.us) . The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.01 All HCPF positions are security sensitive positions and require potential employees to undergo a criminal record background check. As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to pre-employment screening if offered the position. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
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Do you have any relatives or significant others working at the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing? If so, please list their names here. Otherwise, please list N/A.
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Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately. Please verify that this information is included in your application in the supplemental questions.
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Are you willing to accept an offer in the posted salary range?
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Former state employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. Otherwise, please list N/A.
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Please describe your experience drafting formal business documents such as grant applications, business proposals, or other similar documents. Give specific example(s) and explain the value of the document to the organization, taking into account stakeholders, outcomes/results, and criticality to successful business outcomes.
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Please provide examples of projects for which you have successfully managed action items, issues, and risks. Give specific example(s) and explain the value of the project to the organization, outcomes/results, and criticality to successful business outcomes.
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List any additional relevant experience you would like us to consider in determining if you meet the qualifications of this position. Please, include the months and years relevant to the experience you describe.
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