Strategic Evaluation and Analytics Specialist – Opioid Response (Term-Limited)

Details

Section:
Division of Community Engagement
Position Number:
LAA-07011
Salary Range:
$58,872.00 - $82,000.00 Yearly
Apply By:
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 11:59 pm
FLSA:
Exempt
Work Unit:
Opioid Response Unit
Job Location:
1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Release Date:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Position Type:
Classified

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The Department of Law, Division of Community Engagement (DCE) is seeking a skilled, collaborative professional to help strengthen how Colorado’s State Share opioid settlement funds are evaluated and used to support decision-making. This term-limited position will build the foundational tools, processes, and learning practices that help the Opioid Response Unit and Grants & Partnerships Unit use data consistently, effectively, and strategically. This is an opportunity to do meaningful public service work at the intersection of program evaluation, analytics, and cross-system collaboration. The position will bring together programmatic, financial, and public health information from multiple partners and translate it into practical insights that support accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work across teams and stakeholders with varying levels of data capacity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This is a term-limited position created to support the Opioid Response Unit’s increased evaluation, analytics, and learning needs related to opioid settlement implementation. The position is anticipated to last approximately 9 months, though the actual end date may vary depending on business needs. While the role is temporary and focused on building foundational processes, tools, and practices that can be transitioned at the conclusion of the assignment, the selected candidate will receive the full range of benefits available to Classified employees at the Department of Law. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact public service work supporting accountability, transparency, and data-informed decision-making in Colorado’s opioid response efforts.

This position will lead the development of evaluation, analytics, and learning infrastructure that supports data-informed decision-making for State Share opioid settlement funds. The role is responsible for designing, piloting, and documenting sustainable processes and tools that strengthen oversight, accountability, and program learning.
Key responsibilities include developing performance reporting processes, analyzing and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative information from funded partners, state agencies, and other data sources; identifying trends, gaps, and patterns; and translating complex programmatic, financial, and public health information into clear, actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders.

The position works across internal teams and external partners to improve data alignment, reporting practices, and communication pathways related to State Share-funded work. This includes clarifying expectations, supporting more consistent data submission practices, improving data quality, and helping ensure information can be meaningfully interpreted and used.

The role also supports strategic planning and decision-making by facilitating learning-focused conversations, developing analytic summaries and decision-support materials, providing technical assistance and creating practical approaches for documenting lessons learned, reflections, and key decisions.

In addition, the position may lead emerging data initiatives and special projects, including translating program information needs into technical requirements, coordinating with internal and external partners, and supporting the integration of data tools, analyses, and other deliverables into Unit processes.

This position operates in a small, collaborative team environment and may also contribute to broader Unit priorities as needed while maintaining a primary focus on State Share opioid settlement work.

Salary note: Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in the Department of Law, Division of Community Engagement.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:
H1C3XX ANALYST III

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study; AND

Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study; AND

Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study; AND

One (1) year of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

If qualifying under the substitution, you will be required to provide a copy of your transcripts.

Note: Candidates possessing a foreign degree must submit a translation (evaluation) of their degree from an accredited institution, such as The National Association of Credential Evaluations Services in order to be given credit for the degree.

Required Competencies: 

  • Analytical Thinking: Analyzes complex qualitative and quantitative information and turns it into meaningful, actionable insight.
  • Data Interpretation: Understands and interprets programmatic, financial, and public health data to support oversight and decision-making.
  • Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively in writing and verbally, including translating technical information for non-technical audiences.
  • Collaboration: Builds strong working relationships across teams, agencies, funded partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Process Improvement: Identifies gaps and develops practical, sustainable solutions that improve reporting, coordination, and data-related practices.
  • Organization and Attention to Detail: Manages multiple priorities, maintains clear documentation, and produces accurate, thorough work.
  • Facilitation and Learning Support: Supports productive discussion, shared understanding, and continuous learning across teams and partners.
  • Judgment and Initiative: Exercises sound professional judgment, works independently, and adapts to evolving priorities.
  • Commitment to Public Service: Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public resources.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, candidates with the following experience and skills may be given preference.

  • Demonstrated experience conducting program evaluation, performance measurement, and/or continuous quality improvement
  • Knowledge or experience working in public health or behavioral health
  • Experience developing data-driven reporting tools, policy briefs, dashboards, briefing materials, and/or decision-support resources
  • Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
  • Familiarity working with programmatic, financial, grant, administrative, or public health data
  • Process improvement and cross-team coordination
  • Work with stakeholders with varying levels of data capacity
  • Translating program information needs into reporting and technical requirements
  • Government, public health, grant-funded, or other public-sector experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and passion for work with opioid response
  • Assessing and incorporating new tools and technologies to support team operations, including generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot

Conditions of Employment: 

  • Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
  • This position offers flexible work arrangements. New employees are expected to work in the office on designated in-office days in coordination with team needs. Please note, flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs.
  • Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

 

Please view the full job announcement on the Government Jobs Website for more information, including information about compensation and benefits, and to apply online.