Deputy Chief Of Staff

Department Information
Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera serves as the second highest ranking elected or appointed official in the executive branch of the State of Colorado. The Office of the Lt. Governor works closely with the Office of the Governor to ensure the effective implementation of the Polis-Primavera Administration’s priorities. The Office of the Lt. Governor leads a broad portfolio of programs, including Aerospace and Defense, the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, the Colorado Disability Funding Committee and Disability Policy, the Office of eHealth Innovation, the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care, and Serve Colorado.
Description of Job
Position Title: Deputy Chief of Staff
Department: Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Organizational Relationships: This position reports to the Chief of Staff (COS) to Lt. Governor Primavera. This position supervises the Executive Assistant to Lt. Governor Primavera and the Press and Community Engagement Coordinator. In addition, this position occasionally manages Governor’s Office Executive interns
Expected Annual Travel: Occasional in-state travel.
Summary Of Functions
The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) is responsible for coordinating and advancing the priorities of the Lt. Governor under the direction of the Chief of Staff (COS). The role is critical to ensuring the operational efficiency and efficacy of the Office of the Lt. Governor; DCOS serves as a trusted adviser to the Lt. Governor and her COS; supports program leads in the Lt. Governor’s portfolio; manages and oversees projects and initiatives to achieve the Administration's priorities and objectives; ensures the success of daily operations for the Office of the Lt. Governor. The DCOS position requires strong alignment with the Administration's mission, values, and strategic vision, as well as supervisory experience, demonstrated success, sound judgment and flexibility working in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Works with COS and program leads to develop and implement strategic priorities.
• Helps provide management of programs and program managers.
• Manages day-to-day operations for the Office of the Lt. Governor in pursuit of Administration priorities.
• Coordinates with state agencies and personnel.
• Manages strategic scheduling process.
• Helps to develop and manage time-limited and measurable programmatic goals in support of Polis-Primavera Administration priorities.
• Builds and maintains working relationships with a wide range of internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Supports the implementation of office processes, procedures, and management decisions.
• Ensures effective coordination and collaboration between programs.
• Represents Lt. Governor and COS as necessary in meetings with internal and external partners.
• Manages development of executive-level correspondence from the Office of the Lt. Governor, including talking points, press releases, memorandums, etc.
• Implements projects of critical importance to the Administration and Office of the Lt. Governor.
• Helps provide management and oversight of the office and program budgets.
• Represents the Office of the Lt. Governor at meetings and events.
• Supervises the Executive Assistant to Lt. Governor Primavera and the Office of the Lt. Governor Press and Community Engagement Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• 3-5 years of experience managing office, program, and budgets.
• 3-5 years of direct supervisory experience.

Preferred Experience And Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and address a wide variety of issues and problems in a high-intensity political environment.
• Team player with a strong commitment to Polis-Primavera Administration priorities.
• Ability to operationalize organizational strategy and vision into tactical approach.
• Strategic and operational planning experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic guidance to diverse programs.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, including strong editing talents.
• Flexible with the ability to multitask in a high energy environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing staff.
• Ability to quickly adapt to fast-changing and dynamic environments.
• Experience in one or more of the topic areas related to the programs in the Office of the Lt. Governor, including healthcare, health IT, disability policy, national service and AmeriCorps, aerospace and defense, and working with Tribes and/or American Indian/Alaska Native communities preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies.
• 5-7 years of professional experience in public affairs, administration, operations, or policy
• Experience working with state, local, and Tribal governments.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing organizational goals.

Supplemental Information
To Apply
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume 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.
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:

• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• Hybrid work arrangements
• To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit the state’s benefits portal: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .
• Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance*
• Retirement benefits** - including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans - https://www.copera.org/
• Medical, dental and vision plan coverage - including extensive prescription drug coverage (many preventive medications covered at no cost)*
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Discount Program
• Wellness programs - participation can reduce employee premiums*
• Short-term and optional long-term disability coverage*
• Training and professional development opportunities, including reduced college tuition through CSU Global (contact CSU Global for latest offerings).
• Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
• For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), see COPERA for details: https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates
• Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
• Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP): offers confidential mental health counseling, professional coaching, employee mediation, 24/7 crisis support
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Health Savings Account (with state contribution) when electing HDHP medical coverage*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

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.
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) at [email protected].
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and may be required to submit to regular serial testing. Upon hire, new employees will have three (3) business days to provide attestation to their COVID-19 vaccination status with proof of vaccination. Testing, if required, will take place in-person and will be considered paid work time. Note: Currently, “Fully vaccinated” means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, all as defined by the State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. The definition of “fully vaccinated” may be changed and updated to include additional doses and/or manufacturer types of vaccination.