Project Coordinator

$56,028 - $75,024/Yr

State Of Colorado

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Project Coordinator position within the Health Information Office (HIO) of the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) is a vital role that supports the strategic initiatives of the department. The HCPF oversees Colorado's Medicaid Program, Health First Colorado, and other public health programs aimed at improving healthcare access and outcomes for Coloradans. The Project Management Office (PMO) within HIO is responsible for coordinating various projects that enhance operational excellence across the department. This includes managing initiatives related to the Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS), the Program Eligibility Application Kit (PEAK), the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), and Health Information Technology (Health IT) initiatives. The Project Coordinator will work closely with other state agencies, including the Governor's Office and the Office of eHealth Innovation, to ensure a cohesive strategic approach to these initiatives. In this role, the Project Coordinator will provide essential support to the Strategic Project Management Unit within the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO). This includes managing processes according to the PMBOK methodology and EPMO standards, ensuring that all projects are adequately supported throughout their lifecycle. The Project Coordinator will assist the assigned Project Manager and the project team in defining, planning, documenting, managing, and monitoring project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and quality. Collaboration with a range of internal and external stakeholders is crucial, as the Project Coordinator will often manage multiple projects simultaneously. The position requires detailed organizational coordination and project support for department staff and subject matter experts (SMEs). The Project Coordinator will keep key stakeholders informed of project progress and assist in creating and maintaining project tools, templates, and documentation. Additionally, the role involves participating in compliance activities and conducting research to support regulatory efforts, ensuring that the department's initiatives align with state and federal regulations. The Project Coordinator is responsible for achieving project goals and delivering effective support to the projects within the office.

Responsibilities

• Provide project coordination support to the Strategic Project Management Unit within the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO).
• Manage processes using the PMBOK methodology and Department EPMO standards.
• Support the assigned Project Manager and project team in defining, planning, documenting, managing, and monitoring project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and quality.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provide detailed organizational coordination and project support to Department staff and program SMEs.
• Keep Project Manager, EPMO Supervisor, EPMO Manager, Office Director, and Deputy Chief of Staff informed of project progress.
• Assist with the creation, monitoring, and maintenance of project tools, templates, trainings, forms, APDs, and contracts.
• Participate in compliance activities and conduct research to support regulatory activities.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of professional experience in Public Health, Public Policy, Business Administration, and/or Project Coordination.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Health or Business Administration, plus two (2) years of professional experience in relevant fields.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous relevant professional state experience
• Masters Degree in Public Health or Business Administration
• PMP or CAPM certification from PMI
• PMI-ACP or DASM Certification

Benefits

• 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 Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
• Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
• Reduced college tuition through CSU Global
• Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.