Department Information

This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT
Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you’ll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!

CDOT for All
CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

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The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.

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Description of Job

About the Work Unit
CDOT’s Division of Transportation Development (DTD), Performance and Asset Management Branch (PAMB) in the Division of Transportation Development (DTD) manages and coordinates CDOT’s Performance and Asset Management programs. The Branch informs the department on strategic planning and decision-making tools that effectively measure, analyze, forecast, and communicate to staff and transportation stakeholders the performance of CDOT’s programs and investment decisions.

PAMB produces several reports required by statute including the Annual Performance Plan, as well as voluntary reports and performance measurement tools. The Branch also manages an external performance dashboard that communicates how much drivers pay for Colorado’s transportation system, how their dollars are invested, and the condition of CDOT’s assets.

About the Position
As the Performance Analyst (Analyst I), this position will learn to perform assignments with direction from others. This position supports the Department's Performance Measures Program Manager in performance reporting efforts to external and internal stakeholders including:

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  Implementation of Federally required Transportation Performance Management
• Development and delivery of the Departments Annual Performance Plan
• Establishing the Department’s strategic direction on the interpretation of performance results
• Development of presentations, reports, and other documents necessary to communicate Department’s performance and strategic objectives to external and internal stakeholders
• Archiving performance data, as required, to help with the development of performance reporting efforts
• Maintain the Departments performance webpage to ensure transparency through consistent communication of reporting

Under the guidance of the Program Manager, this position will perform statistical modeling and analysis of performance data; research data-driven processes for setting performance targets and reporting progress, produce performance forecasts; ensure consistent communication of performance reporting across all documents, reports, and platforms; use current technologies and tools for data collection, processing, and analytics; use data delivery to support decisions; archive performance data, as required, to support the development of performance reporting efforts; assist in the development of a performance reporting management system; and identify problems in data processing and analysis.

Your duties and responsibilities under the guidance of the Program Manager will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide technical analysis for performance measures that reflect the Departments strategic outcomes;
• Develop presentations, reports, and other documents necessary to communicate the Department’s performance and strategic objectives to internal stakeholders;
• Maintain and support the department's internal website by developing content, information, data, graphs, charts, and infographics;
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and Department Subject Matter Experts to research, develop, and track performance measures;
• Implement changes to the performance measures program to align with the Departments strategic direction;
• Maintain and update the department's internal website for content, information, data, graphs, charts, and infographics;
• Assist in working with internal stakeholders on their performance data publications;
• Assist in implementing changes to the performance measures program to align with informational needs of the Executive Management Team, senior managers, and other staff;
• Update and maintain CDOT's external performance reports and website. Compile data analysis into clear and concise reporting formats that can be easily understood by the public;
• Work with other internal programs to ensure guidelines are being met when publishing external reports;
• Analyze performance measure data and information to identify trends in Department performance;
• Collaborate with Department Subject Matter Experts on strategies to clearly communicate Department performance to external stakeholders;
• Work with multiple stakeholders to develop content, deadlines, data, and processes to meet reporting requirements of Federal Authorization and state legislation.
• Assist in facilitating changes to the performance measures program to align with the strategic direction of the legislature, Governor's Office, other state departments, and the public;
• Work with consultants for quality control monitoring of data provided by consultants;
• Assess consultant projects to ensure materials are accurate and of high quality;
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met. You may work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in data science, data analytics, business analytics, information sciences, public administration, business administration, journalism, political science, transportation planning, economics, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field of study.

Substitution
Additional work experience that provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required Bachelor's degree.

A Master's or Doctorate degree in one of the fields of study listed above will substitute for the undergraduate degree.

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify via the substitution, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment

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  Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section

Preferred Qualifications
The exceptional applicant will be interested in pursuing a career as a Performance Analyst and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• College or work experience in journalism and/or political science.
• Performance management experience;
• Polished written and oral communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to produce accurate and comprehensive analytical documents under tight deadlines and demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing assignments;
• Analytical thinking, research skills, and problem solving;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, stakeholders and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
• Ability to negotiate and find mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Ability to work effectively in independent and team situations;
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
• Familiarity with budgeting and project management software;
• Familiarity with AIMs modeling system;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, Google, SharePoint and the ability to learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

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  A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
• A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
• A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
• A chronological resume
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

The Hiring Process:

• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.

Employment Screening
If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic”.

Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, LLC, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com. Info Cubic is located at 116 Inverness Drive East, Suite 206, Englewood, CO 80112, and can be reached at 877.360.4636.

The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes: social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

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.

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.

Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.

ADAAA Accommodations
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or 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 Angelita Sims at Angelita.Sims@state.co.us or 303-757-9225.

Former State Employees
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

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