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1115 Alignment Coordinator – Term Limited

State of Colorado
Denver MetroFull Time59k–77k USDPosted Today

Posting number: UHA05756_08.2026

Department: Department of Health Care Policy and Financing

Division: Medicaid & Behavioral Health Initiative & Coverage Office

Job classification: Administrator III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Health Services, Public Health, Social Services

Summary




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 (Colorado's 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:


We are looking for a 1115 Alignment Coordinator - Term Limited to join our Behavioral Health Benefits (BHB) team!


The Behavioral Health Benefits (BHB) Section is responsible for implementing and monitoring Behavioral Health Benefits services, overseeing operations, and driving performance improvement efforts across multiple delivery systems, and providing administrative oversight of the 1115 waiver and demonstrations. This includes administering
federal and state-level changes for 1115 waiver work, FFS BH benefits and the Capitated Behavioral Health Program operated by the Regional Accountable Entities (RAEs). The Section interprets and operationalizes state and federal behavioral health FFS and managed care and mental health parity regulations to ensure compliance
and effective program implementation.

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.**

Examples of dutiesWHAT YOU'LL BE DOING AS 1115 ALIGNMENT COORDINATOR:
  • Respond to research requests related to 1115 revisions as directed by CMS assigned by section manager.
  • Research key topics related to 1115 changes per CMS published guidance and provide a summary of findings to be incorporated into internal and external communications and presentations.
  • Conduct literature reviews, research other states, and write summaries of findings. 
  • Collaborate with the Data Analytics Section and other subject matter expert staff to research ad hoc research questions related to 1115 demonstrations that are submitted by requesters in the Department. 
  • Quality check numbers or facts in reports produced.
  • Assist the Behavioral Health Benefits Section on ad hoc projects and assignments. 
  • Support responses to 1115 evaluator and CMS compiling evidence for responses from offices across the department. 
  • Draft responses to CMS questions and provides clarification as requested. 
  • Create appropriate technical documentation to support CMS changes.
  • Attend HRSN-related and other 1115 demonstration workgroups & meetings to capture needs and goals, and report back to each group on relevant assessments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
This is a term-limited position with funding through 06/30/2027. Qualifications

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:

H1B3XXADMINISTRATOR III
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

There are two ways to qualify for this position:


Option 1:

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of professional experience in project management, administrative management of programs, creating and using organizational tools, policy research, drafting and report writing, or an occupational field closely related.


Option 2:

Education and Experience:

A bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a social science, clinical behavioral health or public policy, or a field of study related to the work assignment and two (2) years of professional experience in project management, administrative management of programs, creating and using organizational tools, policy research, drafting and report writing, 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:
  • An associate will count as two years of experience.
  • A bachelors will count as four years of experience.
  • A masters degree will count for six years of experience.
  • A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience.

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 a social science, clinical behavioral health or public health.

  • Experience in drafting policies for internal and external users.

  • Experience with CMS waiver support or management.


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 bachelor's 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:
  • All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.
  • Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
  • This is a term-limited position with funding through 06/30/2027. Successful candidates will sign a Waiver of Retention Rights and normal personnel rules regarding retention will not apply. Additional information regarding term-limited positions can be found here.


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

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.

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1115 Alignment Coordinator – Term Limited at State of Colorado