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PROJECT MANAGER I - Term Limited - Part Time - 1187.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment · Denver, CO · 2 mo ago
Information TechnologyPart-time

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.

About the role

The Work Unit: This position is housed in the Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Evaluation Program (CDEEP), which is located in the Center for Health and Environmental Data (CHED). The program exists to provide surveillance, epidemiology, and evaluation support to CDPHE programs, primarily those in the Prevention Services Division. The program provides managers, policy makers, and other decision makers with population and programmatic data to help direct programs and policies to the appropriate geographies and demographics, and evaluate programs’ efficiency, effectiveness, and impact. The program is also responsible for data collection, analysis, and dissemination of population surveillance data for use in monitoring population and health trends, and in support of measuring progress towards state and local public health goals.

This position is term-limited, and funding cannot be guaranteed beyond June 30, 2029. The incumbent must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out, whichever comes first.

Responsibilities

  • Consult on design and implementation of program evaluation studies.
  • Consult on data collection and reporting.
  • Coordinate CHED strategic planning.
  • Provide external evaluation technical assistance.
  • Support the CDEEP team during heavy work periods by implementing evaluation activities that span the evaluation project continuum.
  • Lead two additional project managers who have taken on new duties or projects related to data collection and reporting and strategic planning.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options:

  • Seven (7) years of professional experience in project management, program administration, public health program management, program evaluation, or similar experience.
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public health, program evaluation/applied research, organizational psychology, project management, or a field of study related to the work assignment and three (3) years of professional experience in project management, program administration, public health program management, program evaluation management, or similar experience.
  • A Master's degree or Doctoral degree in public health, program evaluation/applied research, organizational psychology, project management, or a field of study related to the work assignment will substitute for the required education and the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Note: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: through work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience. Part-time work will be prorated.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced Program Evaluation & Research Methodology: Demonstrated expertise (10+ years) in designing, executing, and overseeing complex, multi-component state-level public health program evaluations using established frameworks (e.g., CDC Framework for Program Evaluation, RE-AIM, Stepwise, etc.). Proven ability to act as an evaluation liaison between state-level program staff and external evaluation partners.
  • CCPD Subject Matter Expertise: Specialized knowledge and significant applied experience (7+ years) in evaluation or evaluation oversight of chronic disease prevention and control initiatives, specifically for the Cancer, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease (CCPD) grant program interventions, data and data collections, and health outcomes.
  • Strategic Planning & Organizational Alignment: Proven track record of leading high-level strategic planning initiatives for state-level public health programs, including facilitating diverse stakeholders in identifying and prioritizing strategic objectives and corresponding measures and tracking systems.
  • Executive-Level Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex statistical and evaluation data into clear, actionable insights, executive summaries, and strategic policy recommendations for diverse internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership.
  • Supervisory Leadership: Extensive experience in formal direct supervision and/or oversight of epidemiologists, program evaluators, or project management staff (10+ years). Proven ability to mentor and coach staff in identifying operational efficiencies and balancing workloads across competing priorities.

Benefits

  • Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Retirement options (PERA), including Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.
  • Medical and dental health plans.
  • Paid life insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Wellness programs.
  • Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects.
  • Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system.
  • Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Schedule

This is a part-time position requiring 16 hours per week.

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