Grant Specialist - Term Limited

Grant Specialist - Term Limited State of Colorado - 3.3 Denver, CO Job Details Full-time $4,906 - $6,378 a month 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Flextime Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Project reporting Grant management Regulatory compliance Data analysis skills Data reporting Mid-level Community outreach Project management lifecycle Budgeting Cross-functional collaboration Marketing Regulatory compliance management Cross-functional communication Financial compliance Full Job Description

JOB STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATIONNOTE

This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

This is a term-limited position with funding through September 30, 2030.Envision yourself working at HCPF The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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. As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package: PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plansMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverageAutomatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability CoverageLife and AD&D InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)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 LeaveAccrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary EmployeesFlexplace and Flextime work arrangementsVariety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount ProgramFree RTD EcoPass to all eligible State EmployeesCredit Union of Colorado Membership EligibilitySome 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.

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//dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programsWe are looking for a Grant Specialist to join our Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Division of the Office of Medicaid & CHP Behavioral Health Initiatives & Coverage (BHIC)!The RHTP Division of BHIC is responsible for the full lifecycle management of the State's RHTP initiative, encompassing program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting functions. The division ensures the State's compliance with the statutory and federal requirements of Section 71401 of Public Law 119-21 and the RHTP Notice of Funding Opportunity. Its work focuses on strengthening rural health system capacity through grant administration, provider technical assistance, workforce and service delivery initiatives, and evaluation of system transformation outcomes. The division manages partnerships with subrecipients, contractors, and federal agencies to ensure that investments support sustainable access to high-quality care in rural communities. We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from hybrid to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage.•Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.•

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING AS GRANT SPECIALIST

Administer and oversee all phases of the grant lifecycle, from pre-application to closeout;Provide technical assistance on eligibility, funding use, reporting, and compliance requirements;Monitor financial reports, expenditures, milestones, and regulatory compliance;Track performance metrics and support grantees in meeting goals and deliverables;Analyze program data, prepare reports, and recommend improvements;Support the review and exercise of budget submissions for grant out years;Participate in quarterly financial review and annual programmatic review of the RHTP portfolio;Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams on strategy and policy discussions;Conduct outreach and marketing to increase engagement among rural providers;This position provides project oversight and grant activity support through regular relevant travel to rural areas of Colorado; This is a term-limited position with funding through September 30, 2030.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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)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 "

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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 ProcessThe 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, Minnie Kaur, at Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.