Interoperability Project Manager
Apply NowCompany: State of Colorado
Location: Denver, CO 80219
Description:
Salary : $94,008.00 - $150,420.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: ILA 04922 2/26/2025
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: BHA -
Opening Date: 02/26/2025
Closing Date: 3/12/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 710 S Ash Street, C140, Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Stacy.chinea@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
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
A hybrid work environment based on the needs of the Behavioral Health Administration.
Hybrid schedule subject to change.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
About the Behavioral Health Administration: The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is responsible for policy development, service provision and coordination, program monitoring and evaluation, and administrative oversight of the public behavioral health system. BHA funds, supports, and monitors numerous mental health and substance abuse community programs and providers, reviews and designates the State's 27-65 providers, and licenses substance use disorder service providers. BHA executes the State's federal responsibilities as the State Mental Health Authority and the State Substance Abuse Authority for the purposes of administering federal mental health and substance abuse block grant funds.
Additionally, BHA leads and promotes the State's behavioral health priorities, ensures that behavioral health services respond to the changing needs of communities, monitors State and local data, and continuously evaluates State efforts. In collaboration with other state agencies, BHA is accountable for the delivery of behavioral health services in Colorado. It bestows a streamlined and efficient government approach to support quality care while minimizing the burden on providers so that they can focus on service delivery. BHA is responsible for behavioral health policy development and effective collaboration with cross-sector partners working in and around the behavioral health system and along the continuum from prevention to treatment and recovery. BHA works in partnership with State agencies to reduce bureaucracy and fragmentation.
This position is located within the Technology and Data Division of BHA. The Technology and Data division is responsible for the end-to-end data and digital strategy for the BHA. The division supports the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) in coordinating and managing the implementation of technology solutions that improve the delivery of behavioral health services, including systems administered by other agencies such as those in the Medicaid Claims and Eligibility space. The division's responsibilities include supporting internal and external partners, ensuring that technology systems are user-friendly and efficient, and facilitating data sharing and reporting to meet regulatory and organizational needs. By collaborating with other state agencies, the division helps streamline processes and support the State's behavioral health priorities.
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Description of Job
About this Position:
This position serves as the senior authority for the Technology and Data Division on cross-agency initiatives related to data exchange and interoperability as well as system designs across agencies and is critical to the success of HCPF and counties' health and human services programming across the state. Agency management routinely relies on the expertise and decisions of this position for broad critical program and policy direction related to cross-agency improvement opportunities and strategic initiatives/projects. This position also has direct authority and impact on processes and procedures both inside and outside of the agency by serving as a BHA lead for HCPF related to the Behavioral Health Claims and Eligibility Project, the Enterprise Data Governance Advisory Board, and the CDHS Data Governance Interoperability, and Security Implementation and the establishment of a Data Sharing Agreement Program for the Agency. This position serves as the subject matter expert for the Technology and Data Division's implementation of a Data Governance and Privacy System for all BHA, which includes project management, process improvement, change management, and portfolio management programs.
Further, they facilitate governance of the Technology and Data Division portfolio by processing new project requests, including the review and triage of requests for gating criteria, to ensure alignment of strategic goals and project teams. Last, the SPM is expected to use visionary leadership and relational strategies to determine the best course of action in complex contexts. This position frequently updates internal and external Executive Management and Office Leadership from HCPF, CDHS, and OIT on progress and issues related to ongoing cross-agency initiatives/projects.
This business and technology partnership addresses Interoperability needs around Data Governance and Program and Policy processes in support of Data Integration, User Security, Data Management, Data Analytics, and Identity Resolution. This person functions as the work lead over the efforts of the privacy officer, oversees all Data Sharing Agreements with BHA and its partners, and ensures their execution meets business priorities.
This position serves as the senior authority and pacesetter for BHA's IT Project Management on cross-agency data interoperability and connectively projects influencing both BHA systems as well as HCPF and CDHS systems such as Peak, Peak Pro, MMIS, BIDM, and CBMS. The position has significant skill and expertise in software development life cycle project management. OIT, HCPF, CDHS, and CDEC look to this position as the subject matter expert when making decisions regarding the BHA IT project management and change management efforts for systems that integrate or impact Behavioral Health Services.
The position is a skilled Senior Interoperability Project Manager, coordinating and managing projects within the BHA Technology and Data Division Portfolio, ensuring all projects support the division's overall goals as well as align with BHA's organizational strategies. The position has in-depth experience in technology project management, strong organizational skills, and a focus on delivering projects on time and within scope. This position is key in ensuring project alignment with BHA's objectives, maintaining communication across teams and partners, and ensuring smooth project execution.
Duties:
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Experience Only:
Nine (9) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to nine (9) years.
Preferred qualifications:
Conditions of Employment:
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 ; 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 under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
Need help with your application? Click here.
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact Stacy.chinea@state.co.us
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high-quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS 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, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
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:
Please note that each agency's 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.
01
This position must manage many deadlines and diverse interests. Please describe your experience tracking, managing, reporting and auditing a variety of projects with deadlines and providing clear communication on status to the team and your supervisor. What project management strategies and systems do you use? Please provide a brief but comprehensive response.
02
Do you have experience with provider-facing technology? If so, please share your experience with us:
03
Do you have experience working in a matrixed organization? If so, please describe:
04
Do you have experience in data and technology privacy? If so, please share your experience with us:
05
How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?
06
If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...) and/or the years that you were employed with the State:
07
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.
08
The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
09
Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application
Required Question
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: ILA 04922 2/26/2025
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: BHA -
Opening Date: 02/26/2025
Closing Date: 3/12/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 710 S Ash Street, C140, Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Stacy.chinea@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
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
A hybrid work environment based on the needs of the Behavioral Health Administration.
Hybrid schedule subject to change.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
About the Behavioral Health Administration: The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is responsible for policy development, service provision and coordination, program monitoring and evaluation, and administrative oversight of the public behavioral health system. BHA funds, supports, and monitors numerous mental health and substance abuse community programs and providers, reviews and designates the State's 27-65 providers, and licenses substance use disorder service providers. BHA executes the State's federal responsibilities as the State Mental Health Authority and the State Substance Abuse Authority for the purposes of administering federal mental health and substance abuse block grant funds.
Additionally, BHA leads and promotes the State's behavioral health priorities, ensures that behavioral health services respond to the changing needs of communities, monitors State and local data, and continuously evaluates State efforts. In collaboration with other state agencies, BHA is accountable for the delivery of behavioral health services in Colorado. It bestows a streamlined and efficient government approach to support quality care while minimizing the burden on providers so that they can focus on service delivery. BHA is responsible for behavioral health policy development and effective collaboration with cross-sector partners working in and around the behavioral health system and along the continuum from prevention to treatment and recovery. BHA works in partnership with State agencies to reduce bureaucracy and fragmentation.
This position is located within the Technology and Data Division of BHA. The Technology and Data division is responsible for the end-to-end data and digital strategy for the BHA. The division supports the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) in coordinating and managing the implementation of technology solutions that improve the delivery of behavioral health services, including systems administered by other agencies such as those in the Medicaid Claims and Eligibility space. The division's responsibilities include supporting internal and external partners, ensuring that technology systems are user-friendly and efficient, and facilitating data sharing and reporting to meet regulatory and organizational needs. By collaborating with other state agencies, the division helps streamline processes and support the State's behavioral health priorities.
Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
Description of Job
About this Position:
This position serves as the senior authority for the Technology and Data Division on cross-agency initiatives related to data exchange and interoperability as well as system designs across agencies and is critical to the success of HCPF and counties' health and human services programming across the state. Agency management routinely relies on the expertise and decisions of this position for broad critical program and policy direction related to cross-agency improvement opportunities and strategic initiatives/projects. This position also has direct authority and impact on processes and procedures both inside and outside of the agency by serving as a BHA lead for HCPF related to the Behavioral Health Claims and Eligibility Project, the Enterprise Data Governance Advisory Board, and the CDHS Data Governance Interoperability, and Security Implementation and the establishment of a Data Sharing Agreement Program for the Agency. This position serves as the subject matter expert for the Technology and Data Division's implementation of a Data Governance and Privacy System for all BHA, which includes project management, process improvement, change management, and portfolio management programs.
Further, they facilitate governance of the Technology and Data Division portfolio by processing new project requests, including the review and triage of requests for gating criteria, to ensure alignment of strategic goals and project teams. Last, the SPM is expected to use visionary leadership and relational strategies to determine the best course of action in complex contexts. This position frequently updates internal and external Executive Management and Office Leadership from HCPF, CDHS, and OIT on progress and issues related to ongoing cross-agency initiatives/projects.
This business and technology partnership addresses Interoperability needs around Data Governance and Program and Policy processes in support of Data Integration, User Security, Data Management, Data Analytics, and Identity Resolution. This person functions as the work lead over the efforts of the privacy officer, oversees all Data Sharing Agreements with BHA and its partners, and ensures their execution meets business priorities.
This position serves as the senior authority and pacesetter for BHA's IT Project Management on cross-agency data interoperability and connectively projects influencing both BHA systems as well as HCPF and CDHS systems such as Peak, Peak Pro, MMIS, BIDM, and CBMS. The position has significant skill and expertise in software development life cycle project management. OIT, HCPF, CDHS, and CDEC look to this position as the subject matter expert when making decisions regarding the BHA IT project management and change management efforts for systems that integrate or impact Behavioral Health Services.
The position is a skilled Senior Interoperability Project Manager, coordinating and managing projects within the BHA Technology and Data Division Portfolio, ensuring all projects support the division's overall goals as well as align with BHA's organizational strategies. The position has in-depth experience in technology project management, strong organizational skills, and a focus on delivering projects on time and within scope. This position is key in ensuring project alignment with BHA's objectives, maintaining communication across teams and partners, and ensuring smooth project execution.
Duties:
- Portfolio Project Management
- Change Management
- Reporting, Analysis, Risk Management, and Process Improvement
- Other Duties as Assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Experience Only:
Nine (9) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to nine (9) years.
Preferred qualifications:
- Prior project management experience
- Experience with provider-facing technology
- Supervisory experience
- Experience in data and technology privacy
- Experience working in a matrixed organization
Conditions of Employment:
- Standard Background. ALL CDHS employees (non-direct contact): CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), and drug screen (commercial Driver's license).
- Unrestricted US Driver's License
- Travel:: Frequent travel is required for Site Visits within the State of Colorado and to headquarters as needed may be required to complete overnight travel, infrequent extended travel, or travel outside of Colorado.
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
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 ; 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 under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
Need help with your application? Click here.
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact Stacy.chinea@state.co.us
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high-quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
- Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a plus 401(k) and 457 plans
- Employer supplemented
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
- state employee discount program
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
- Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS 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, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
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:
Please note that each agency's 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.
01
This position must manage many deadlines and diverse interests. Please describe your experience tracking, managing, reporting and auditing a variety of projects with deadlines and providing clear communication on status to the team and your supervisor. What project management strategies and systems do you use? Please provide a brief but comprehensive response.
02
Do you have experience with provider-facing technology? If so, please share your experience with us:
03
Do you have experience working in a matrixed organization? If so, please describe:
04
Do you have experience in data and technology privacy? If so, please share your experience with us:
05
How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?
- Less than one (1) year of experience
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience
- Five (5) or more years of experience
06
If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...) and/or the years that you were employed with the State:
07
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.
08
The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
- This information is available to me and I have read this information.
- I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)
09
Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application
- Yes
- No
Required Question