Policy Jobs in Colorado
Policy jobs in Colorado are concentrated in state government, public health, higher education, and nonprofit advocacy, with demand at every level from entry-level research analysts to senior directors shaping statewide legislation. Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs lead hiring, anchored by employers such as the State of Colorado, Kaiser Permanente of Colorado, and the University of Colorado system. The most consistently sought specialties are health policy, environmental and energy policy, and education and workforce policy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
- Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined;
- Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;
- Medical and dental health plans;
- Short and long term disability coverage;
- Paid life insurance;
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
- Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;
- Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.
- This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.
Who May Apply: This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
Job Location: Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility; Crowley, Colorado
The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies at this location
Description of Job
The Compliance and Publication Coordinator provides professional and technical support for the safe operations of the assigned facility and correctional policies and procedures according to the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) philosophy. Designs, develops, and applies principles of strategic planning to ensure compliance with operational standards. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, legal actions, and orders, which requires strong working relationships with partners; provide a broad range of activities, including interpreting applications of laws, regulations, Colorado Code of Penal Discipline (COPD), and Compliance standards.
This position serves as the facility policy coordinator and plans, organizes and directs the facility self-inspection program. Responsibilities include monitoring facility policies to ensure adherence to compliance standards, conducting audits of facility operations through analysis and visual inspection to compare practice to facility policy; and preparing results and making recommendations to the administrative head. Collects, compiles, drafts, and analyzes information, collaborates with supervisors and facility management teams, and recommends plans of action to meet compliance standards. Reviews, proposes changes and makes revisions to policy and procedure. Publishes, updates, and distributes policy updates and compliance standards updates on behalf of the administrative head.
Primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Functions as policy coordinator by verifying and identifying facility the need for operational memorandum meetings, setting committee reviews with management, publishing and distributing draft and final documents;
- Ensures compliance with standards, departmental regulations and applicable State and federal laws within these documents;
- Speaks of the importance of standard compliance in facility policy decisions;
- Manages facilities policies and procedures by reviewing, revising and recommending changes to management, CDOC directives, and facility standard policy guidelines and applicable laws;
- Receives new departmental regulations, distributes to management team and other offices of record; coordinates staff to write procedures to implement regulations into practice at the facility level;
- Audits correctional facility operations to determine compliance with standards, departmental regulations, facility procedures and applicable laws;
- Interpret and explain facility operations policies, producures, standards, and Administrative Regulations (AR');
- Exchanging information and/or guiding to resolve issues with policies, procedure, standards, and Administrative Regulations;
- Collect, evaluates, and validates information from work units to provide compliance with standards and policy by verifying accuracy of information and utilizes supporting documentation to validate compliance with each compliance standard;
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H1Q3XX Liaison III
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:
Or
Education and Experience:
Required Competencies:
- Strong abilities in problem solving, planning and organizational skills;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Exceptional customer service skills;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent judgment and decision making skills;
- Ability to research and gather data;
- Self-directed and motivated work ethic.
- Ability to multi-task;
- Ability to remain flexible and handle a large workload;
- Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
- Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
- Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction;
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
- Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) or more years of relevant experience within a State of Colorado classified position;
- Experience in a correctional environment;
- Experience with policy drafting, review, recommendations, and development for governmental, correctional, and/or organizational entity;
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications working in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
- Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State guidelines to ensure compliance with policy development;
- Experience interpreting complex rules, regulations, and standards and applying the knowledge to specific situations;
- Experience creating, gathering, or interpreting agency accreditation file documentation;
- Experience developing and delivering presentations and training staff;
- Experience as an auditor.
Appeal Rights:
As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. 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 ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: 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. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.
Supplemental Information
Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address: info@governmentjobs.com. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Kayla Bartlett at kayla.bartlett@state.co.us.
SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
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 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 Colorado Department of Corrections 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 Employee Relations Specialist, Kristen Lange, at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-728-0270.
ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.
Department Information
- Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
- Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined;
- Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;
- Medical and dental health plans;
- Short and long term disability coverage;
- Paid life insurance;
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
- Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;
- Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.
- This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.
Who May Apply: This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
Job Location: Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility; Crowley, Colorado
The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies at this location
Description of Job
The Compliance and Publication Coordinator provides professional and technical support for the safe operations of the assigned facility and correctional policies and procedures according to the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) philosophy. Designs, develops, and applies principles of strategic planning to ensure compliance with operational standards. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, legal actions, and orders, which requires strong working relationships with partners; provide a broad range of activities, including interpreting applications of laws, regulations, Colorado Code of Penal Discipline (COPD), and Compliance standards.
This position serves as the facility policy coordinator and plans, organizes and directs the facility self-inspection program. Responsibilities include monitoring facility policies to ensure adherence to compliance standards, conducting audits of facility operations through analysis and visual inspection to compare practice to facility policy; and preparing results and making recommendations to the administrative head. Collects, compiles, drafts, and analyzes information, collaborates with supervisors and facility management teams, and recommends plans of action to meet compliance standards. Reviews, proposes changes and makes revisions to policy and procedure. Publishes, updates, and distributes policy updates and compliance standards updates on behalf of the administrative head.
Primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Functions as policy coordinator by verifying and identifying facility the need for operational memorandum meetings, setting committee reviews with management, publishing and distributing draft and final documents;
- Ensures compliance with standards, departmental regulations and applicable State and federal laws within these documents;
- Speaks of the importance of standard compliance in facility policy decisions;
- Manages facilities policies and procedures by reviewing, revising and recommending changes to management, CDOC directives, and facility standard policy guidelines and applicable laws;
- Receives new departmental regulations, distributes to management team and other offices of record; coordinates staff to write procedures to implement regulations into practice at the facility level;
- Audits correctional facility operations to determine compliance with standards, departmental regulations, facility procedures and applicable laws;
- Interpret and explain facility operations policies, producures, standards, and Administrative Regulations (AR');
- Exchanging information and/or guiding to resolve issues with policies, procedure, standards, and Administrative Regulations;
- Collect, evaluates, and validates information from work units to provide compliance with standards and policy by verifying accuracy of information and utilizes supporting documentation to validate compliance with each compliance standard;
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H1Q3XX Liaison III
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:
Or
Education and Experience:
Required Competencies:
- Strong abilities in problem solving, planning and organizational skills;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Exceptional customer service skills;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent judgment and decision making skills;
- Ability to research and gather data;
- Self-directed and motivated work ethic.
- Ability to multi-task;
- Ability to remain flexible and handle a large workload;
- Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
- Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
- Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction;
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
- Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) or more years of relevant experience within a State of Colorado classified position;
- Experience in a correctional environment;
- Experience with policy drafting, review, recommendations, and development for governmental, correctional, and/or organizational entity;
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications working in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
- Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State guidelines to ensure compliance with policy development;
- Experience interpreting complex rules, regulations, and standards and applying the knowledge to specific situations;
- Experience creating, gathering, or interpreting agency accreditation file documentation;
- Experience developing and delivering presentations and training staff;
- Experience as an auditor.
Appeal Rights:
As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. 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 ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: 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. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.
Supplemental Information
Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address: info@governmentjobs.com. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Kayla Bartlett at kayla.bartlett@state.co.us.
SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
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 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 Colorado Department of Corrections 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 Employee Relations Specialist, Kristen Lange, at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-728-0270.
ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in policy jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, or a related field required
- Experience analyzing legislation, regulations, or government program effectiveness
- Strong written communication skills for policy memos, reports, and public comments
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and familiarity with state or federal legislative processes
- Ability to manage stakeholder relationships across government agencies and advocacy organizations
- Master's degree in public administration or public policy preferred for senior roles
Policy Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a policy in Colorado?
Most policy roles in Colorado require at least a bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, public administration, or a closely related field, with a master's degree preferred for mid-level and senior positions. Colorado does not issue a state license for policy professionals, so the path to employment runs through education, relevant internship or government experience, and demonstrated writing and research skills. Positions with state agencies often require Colorado Civil Service application processes through the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration.
Which companies hire policys in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring policys in Colorado include State of Colorado, Xcel Energy, and Meta, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's mix of state government agencies, large health systems, research universities, and national advocacy organizations headquartered or regionally based in Denver makes it one of the more active policy hiring markets in the Mountain West.
Which Colorado cities have the most policy jobs?
Denver, Colorado, and Crowley County have the most policy openings in Colorado. Denver dominates as the state capital and home to the largest concentration of government agencies, health systems, and nonprofits, while Boulder attracts policy roles tied to research institutions, environmental organizations, and technology, and Colorado Springs draws openings connected to federal military installations and regional government.
Are there remote policy jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most fields. Policy work is primarily research, writing, and stakeholder communication, which translates well to remote settings. About 100% of policy openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of most roles. Research analyst, legislative affairs, and grant writing positions are the most likely to be fully remote, while roles requiring in-person legislative testimony or agency coordination tend to be hybrid.
How can I get hired as a policy in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a policy internship or fellowship with a Colorado state agency, which the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Governor's Office, and the Colorado General Assembly all run for recent graduates. Lateral entry from adjacent roles such as program coordinator, legislative aide, or government affairs assistant is common at Colorado nonprofits and advocacy organizations. A strong writing sample, familiarity with Colorado legislative process, and a master's in public administration or public policy give candidates a clear edge over applicants without formal credentials.
Where can I find and apply to policy jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to policy jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across government, nonprofit, healthcare, and private sectors. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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