Design And Evidence Analyst/analyst IV

Design And Evidence Analyst/Analyst IV

Salary: $71,544.00-$93,012.00 Annually

Location: Denver Metro, CO

Job Type: Full Time

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

About This Position:

As part of the Organizational Performance Management (OPM) team, the Design and Evidence Analyst supports evidence-based program improvement, including Evidence-Based Decision Making (EBDM), and innovation across the Department. This position plays a dual role: leading the development and use of evidence to inform strategic decision-making and supporting Human-Centered Design (HCD) activities to reimagine services, practices, and policies.

Summary Of Evidence-Based Decision Making Development & Maintenance:

The Design and Evidence Analyst is the lead in developing and applying evidence-based tools, analysis, and practices to support EBDM and strategic planning. By co-developing and facilitating the maintenance of program inventories, evidence portfolios, and theories of change, this position ensures alignment between the Department's investments and strategic goals. Furthermore, it guides research and evaluation strategies to improve program, practice, and policy quality and resource allocation.

Summary Of Facilitating Innovation And Improvements Using Human-Centered Design:

The Design and Evidence Analyst supports the design and facilitation of HCD processes and analysis to co-create solutions that improve programs, practices, and policies. It applies qualitative research methods, prototyping, and iterative testing to uncover user insights and generate actionable, impactful solutions.

Summary Of Additional Duties As Assigned To Support Department Objectives:

The Design and Evidence Analyst provides additional support to advance the mission of SOS and the Department. The position serves as a collaborative partner in strategic planning, internal coordination, and performance management logistics, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights:

Important Note: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, CDHS' hiring teams consider only the contents of your application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process. 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only: Seven (7) years of relevant experience in Public Administration, Public Policy, Evaluation, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Statistics or another related field.

OR

Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Public Administration, Public Policy, Evaluation, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Statistics or a closely related field totaling seven (7) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Evaluation, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related field.

Demonstrated experience developing or managing evidence portfolios, theories of change, or program inventories to support policy or budget decisions.

Applied experience conducting or interpreting research and evaluation to inform program or service improvement in a public or nonprofit context.

Familiarity with the Colorado evidence continuum or related state/federal evidence standards.

Experience supporting compliance with legislation related to evidence-based budgeting (e.g. Colorado HB 24-1428) or performance management.

Proficiency in analyzing, interpreting, and presenting quantitative and qualitative data to non-technical audiences.

Ability to lead or support cross-functional teams through design thinking, strategic planning, or problem-solving processes.

Familiarity with human-centered design methods (e.g. journey mapping, design sprints, co-creation workshops), especially as applied in government or service systems.

Experience working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external partners, and/or community members to drive systems change.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex information into actionable insights for decision-makers.

Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed, while possessing the ability to work in a team environment.

Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification to be used to determine the top candidates on the referral list. (Partnership agreement 10.1.)

Conditions Of Employment:

Standard Background ALL CDHS employees (non-direct contact): CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), and drug screen (commercial Driver's license).

Travel - Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required.

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's 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.

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 (dpa_state.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.

A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.