PEAK Product Enhancement Specialist
Salary
$72,264.00 - $93,948.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
UHA04911 08.2026
Department
Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Division
Medicaid Operations Office
Opening Date
07/17/2026
Closing Date
7/27/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
303 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USA
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Jay Julian, Talent Acquisition Specialist ~ jay.julian@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION
NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.
Envision yourself working at HCPF
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 Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorados Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.
As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package:
PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees
Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorados Work-Life Employment Discount Program
Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
We are looking for a PEAK Product Enhancement Specialist to join our Program Eligibility Application Kit, (PEAK) team!
As the self-service portal for the public, the Program Eligibility Application Kit, (PEAK) delivers end user data to the CBMS eligibility system. In addition, PEAK provides data input for nine other benefits programs for local governments, Office of Information Technology (OIT), Healthcare Policy and Finance (HCPF), and Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) agencies.
We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from hybrid to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage.
Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.
Description of Job
WHAT YOULL BE DOING AS PEAK PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT SPECIALST:
Manage, plan, monitor, track and lead PEAK user enhancement projects through the contracted vendor project lifecycles.
Lead assigned contracted vendor team members to successful completion of enhancement projects that are needed to realize the long-range strategic objectives of the PEAK self-Responsible for enhancement project activities that include business needs assessments, order of magnitude, and level of effort assessments that determine the PEAK system solutions for timely and successful implementation.
service portal serving Coloradans.
Manage processes with internal and external stakeholders using CoBEES standards to ensure that program, systems, and/or operations impacts are identified in advance and provides notification of change to stakeholders as well as gains the appropriate HCPF, CDHS, and OIT approvals.
Direct resource allocations related to project activities and monitoring of project related tasks for quality and timeliness.
Collaborate with budget and accounting offices, Program offices, Policy offices, Communications and Human resources offices, and contracted vendors to identify costs, schedules, dependencies, and resources needed for project outcomes and initiatives. Collaboration includes activities with OIT, HCPF, and CHDS departments.
Seek to clarify information and decisions from all stakeholders in the preparation of both temporary and permanent solutions for PEAK business and enhancement needs.
Assist the HCPF, OIT, and CHDS departments with activities required by federal oversight agencies regarding federal funding, compliance obligations, and strategic plans.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
CLASS CODE & CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION:
H1C4XXANALYST IV
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
There are two ways to qualify for this position:
Option 1:
Experience Only:
Seven (7) years of professional experience in product management, user experience, public benefit delivery systems, or an occupational field closely related.
Option 2:
Education and Experience:
A bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Product Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a field of study related to the work assignment and three (3) years of professional experience in product management, user experience, public benefit delivery systems, or an occupational field closely related.
Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following:
Note: Per the Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your transcripts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior state experience related to the duties of this position.
Masters degree in Product Management, Public Administration, Business Administration.
Experience in the PEAK and CBMS ecosystem.
Experience with HealthFirst Colorado, SNAP, Adult Financial, or Colorado Works benefits.
Experience in with digital application maintenance and operations including making enhancements for end users.
Experience conducting user research and making data informed decisions.
DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelors or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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 Directors Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.
Comparative Analysis Process:
The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.
Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.
ADAAA Accommodations:
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 Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 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 Coordinator, Minnie Kaur, at anupreet.kaur@state.co.us.
The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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All HCPF positions are security sensitive positions and require potential employees to undergo a criminal record background check. As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to pre-employment screening if offered the position. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
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Do you have any relatives or significant others working at the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing? If so, please list their names here. Otherwise, please list N/A.
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Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately. Please verify that this information is included in your application in the supplemental questions.
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Are you willing to accept an offer in the posted salary range?
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Former state employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. Otherwise, please list N/A.
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Describe a time when you were responsible for managing a project that improved the user experience of a digital platform. What was your role? How did you influence decisions? What were the outcomes?
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List any additional relevant experience you would like us to consider in determining if you meet the qualifications of this position. Please, include the months and years relevant to the experience you describe.
Required Question
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