Policy Advisor & Custodian of Records Compliance (Policy Advisor IV): DORA/Division of Insurance
Salary
$6,022.00 - $7,820.00 Monthly
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
SFA-4009-07/26
Department
Department of Regulatory Agencies
Division
Division of Insurance
Opening Date
07/24/2026
Closing Date
8/2/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
1560 Broadway Denver, CO 80202
Department Contact Information
Addison Dittrich: addison.dittrich@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Hiring Pay Rate
The salary range posted for this position is $72,264 - $93,840 annually ($6,022 - $7,820/monthly); although a salary range is listed, hiring salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidates qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
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
Hybrid Workplace Arrangement:
Although this position will be designated under the department's hybrid workplace program, it will still be required to report to the department office on a scheduled basis and at the discretion of the supervisor, based on business need.
The salary range posted for this position is $6,022 - $7,820/monthly; although a salary range is listed, hiring salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidates qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.
Consumer protection is our mission.
DORA values and promotes diversity, supporting a workplace that is inclusive of people from different backgrounds and experiences; creating an environment that is reflective of our communities; promoting positive relationships; and putting forth unique perspectives to fulfill our mission.
Employer-sponsored RTD EcoPass, with offices located at Civic Center Plaza, above the RTD Civic Center station and just a few blocks from RTD light rail.
Extensive work-life programs such as flexible schedules, training and professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects, and more!
Employee wellness programs, including the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), which provides free, confidential counseling services.
Bike-to-work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks.
Flexible retirement benefits, including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.
Medical and Dental Health Insurance for employees and optional coverage for their dependents.
Life Insurance for employees, and optional coverage for their dependents.
Paid Time Off, including 11 paid holidays.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Tuition assistance program.
Check out our excellent benefits package!
Description of Job
The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) regulates the insurance industry in Colorado by helping consumers by answering their questions, investigating their complaints, and helping them to understand their insurance. The Division regulates and monitors the insurance companies in Colorado, as well as insurance agents, ensuring all are following the law.
The Legislative and Regulatory Affairs work unit exists to support the development of the division's policy initiatives, guide the development and implementation of the division's regulatory and legislative agendas, and monitor federal and state health care policies affecting the work of the division. The work unit collaborates with all sections of the division and with the DORA legislative and budget teams to evaluate proposed legislation impacting the Division; to provide policy and fiscal analysis on legislation; and to support the implementation of legislation. The work unit also supports all sections of the division in the development and adoption of regulations and bulletins. The unit is also responsible for ensuring the Division's compliance with CORA and administrative procedures in the adoption of regulations and other guidance.
Position: SFA 4009
This position exists to provide the day-to-day support to the Legislative and Regulatory Affairs unit in advising on new policy initiatives, including legislative and regulatory matters - primarily, but not exclusively, on healthcare-related issues. The position assists in developing, tracking, and analyzing state legislation, preparing fiscal notes for proposed legislation, and monitoring the implementation of legislation and federal requirements. The position is responsible for overseeing the development of regulations and bulletins, ensuring compliance with state procedural requirements, including Open Records Act requirements, and representing the Division in external meetings. The position also leads the Division's implementation of federal and state surprise billing requirements and undertakes special projects as needed.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
There are two ways to qualify for this position: 1) Experience OR 2) A Combination of Education and Experience
Option 1: Experience
Option 2: A Combination of Education AND Experience
OR
Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. Part time experience will be prorated.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Preferred Qualifications/Competencies:
Required Competencies: The following knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics are required competencies and may be considered during the selection process (including examination and/or interview):
Conditions of Employment: Candidates who fail to meet the conditions of employment will be removed from consideration.
Supplemental Information
PLEASE READ - Required Application Materials
Interested individuals must submit the following online:
A completed State of Colorado Application (log-in to your current NeoGov account or create a NeoGov account to complete the online application). Note: Incomplete applications, including incomplete work history sections or "see résumé," "see attachment," or "see addendum" statements, will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form.
A current email address on your application, as all communication pertaining to this position will be conducted via email. Please set up your email to accept messages from info@governmentjobs.com and @state.co.us addresses, and check your email often. Note: The department cannot guarantee the successful delivery of email, including incorrect filtering into junk mail folders.
A detailed cover letter, explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this.
Comparative Analysis Process: Structured Application Review
Part of, if not the entire, comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials; Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application and cover letter, you describe the extent to which you possess the education, experience, and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the required and/or preferred qualifications/competencies. You are also encouraged to attach additional documents to that effect. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect your score and prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
Veterans Preference: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 to their application. Failure to do so will result in being denied Veterans Preference.
PLEASE NOTE: Former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through competitive examination of merit and fitness. Failure to include the required information, failure to follow instructions, and/or failure to submit materials by the application deadline may result in your application not being considered for the position and may affect your score or inclusion in the final pool of qualified candidates.
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.
DORA 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, at dora_adacoordinator@state.co.us.
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, US Mail, faxed or hand-delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment 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 or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
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
Please note that each agencys contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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DORA Q1: Please provide your Social Security Number. NOTE: This information will be kept strictly confidential and is only accessible to Human Resources Personnel.
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DORA Q2: Are you a current or previous State of Colorado employee? Enter "yes" or "no" in the space provided. If "yes", enter 1) the State agency name, 2) dates of employment, and 3) your official classification title.
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DORA Q3: If you are a current or former State of Colorado classified employee, have you ever been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation)? NOTE: Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application. Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.
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DORA Q4: Current or Former Classified Employees: Are you a transfer, non-disciplinary (voluntary) demotion, or reinstatement applicant?
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DORA Q5: VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE: If you are not eligible for/seeking Veterans Preference, please skip down to the bottom and select option "N/A". REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 reflecting dates of service, type of discharge, and, if appropriate, a campaign badge or service medal. If information regarding a campaign badge or service medal is necessary to award preference points and is not reflected on the DD214, other documents reflecting the grade or medal must be provided. Other types of documentation may be required for ten point preference. Note 1: For a complete list of service dates and campaigns used in awarding preference points visit: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vgmedal2.htm Note 2: Medal holders and Gulf War veterans who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980, or entered active duty on or after October 14, 1982, without having previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty; must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty. Note 3: Effective October 1, 1980, military retirees at or above the rank of major or equivalent, are not entitled to preference unless they qualify as disabled veterans. Reservists who are retired from the Reserves but are not receiving retirement pay are not considered "retired military" for purposes of veterans preference. REMINDER: Proof of eligibility must be provided before points are allowed. Please attach documentation to your application. If you have not done so, please go back and do so now. Veterans Preference points WILL NOT be applied without the appropriate documentation. PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:
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DORA Q6: Part of the required application materials includes a detailed cover letter, explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this. Q: Have you included this cover letter as an attachment to your application? (If not, you may go back and do so now). Yes, I have attached the required cover letter explaining how I meet the required competencies and how my accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make me a good fit for this position; I may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this. No, I have not attached the required cover letter to my application. Note: I understand that failure to include this information and follow instructions may prevent me from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
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DORA Q7: Do you currently possess an associates or bachelors degree in business, business administration, business management, public policy, project management, public administration, public health, political science, healthcare administration, healthcare management, law, or in a field of study related to the work environment? If yes, list the type of degree in the space provided.
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DORA Q8: Please explain in detail how you meet the following minimum qualifications: Seven (7) years of relevant full-time professional* experience working for a healthcare provider, a non-profit health advocacy organization, in the health insurance industry, in a health policy consulting environment, for a governmental regulatory entity, or in a similar field directly related to the work assignment, performing one (1) of the following two (2) functions: I. Developing, leading and implementing a policy agenda including identifying, evaluating, executing and administering policies, legislation and regulations; II. Conducting stakeholder outreach and engagement related to healthcare and/or health insurance policy and legislation, including building and sustaining relationships with legislators, state agencies, healthcare industry representatives, and state and national interest groups and advocacy organizations. NOTE: If you answered yes to DORA Q7 with a completed associates degree, the experience requirement is five (5) years. If you answered yes to DORA Q7 with a completed bachelors degree, the experience requirement is three (3) years.
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DORA Q9: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Master's degree or Juris Doctorate (J.D.).
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DORA Q10: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Public speaking experience.
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DORA Q11: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Project management experience.
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DORA Q12: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience developing, leading and implementing a healthcare policy agenda focused on health insurance access and affordability.
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DORA Q13: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience conducting/engaging in stakeholder outreach and coalition building pertaining to the insurance industry, including facilitating difficult conversations across various stakeholder groups and soliciting compromise.
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DORA Q14: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience meeting legal and rulemaking processing deadlines and requirements, including conducting legislative research, preparing comments on regulations, drafting fiscal analyses, drafting bill language and testifying and/or lobbying on pending legislation
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DORA Q15: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience collaborating with other insurance regulators in multi-state efforts
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DORA Q16: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience conducting analysis of the Colorado insurance market
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DORA Q17: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Project management experience, including organizational skills and prioritization and delegating of tasks to other team members.
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DORA Q18: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience developing and implementing process/procedure improvements, and/or implementing new technological and system-based initiatives.
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DORA Q19: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience responding to or training others on Colorado Open Records Act requests.
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DORA Q20: The salary range posted for this position is $72,264 - $93,840 annually ($6,022.00 - $7,820.00 monthly); while appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum, the salary will be set based on the qualifications of the candidate appointed and relevant factors. Please share your salary expectations below.
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DORA Q21: If you move forward in this process and are selected for this position, what is the earliest date that you would be able to start?
Required Question
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