Chief Administrative Officer (Non-Classified)

Nice to have:

• Demonstrated experience serving in an executive or senior administrative leadership role within a large, complex public sector agency or state department
• Proven track record of serving as a strategic bridge between executive leadership and operational units to eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks, streamline operations, and align cross-divisional activities
• Extensive experience leading complex, large-scale administrative initiatives, such as organizational restructurings, fleet management optimization, or space utilization studies
• Extensive background in real estate portfolio management, including contract and lease negotiations, footprint optimization, and regional facility strategy
• Experience managing capital budget requests, tenant improvements, large-scale office relocations, and ensuring full ADA compliance across public and employee spaces
• Demonstrated success in developing, testing, and maintaining Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), physical security access controls, and emergency response frameworks
• Experience leading strategies to enhance public brand recognition, customer experience, and facility wayfinding
• Executive-level oversight of public records request processes (e.g., Colorado Open Records Act or equivalent FOIA processes), balancing public transparency with sensitive data protection
• Proven experience leading enterprise document retention strategies, secure record destruction, and digital transformation initiatives (transitioning legacy paper processes to searchable, digital document systems)
• Demonstrated ability to draft, standardize, and maintain agency-wide internal policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in compliance with state laws

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
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Important Details

• Application deadline: October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Employees are in a position of public trust and must operate with the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence
• All personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations; a pre-employment evaluation of tax records/accounts will be conducted
• Final candidates must complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment
• Certain positions may require scheduled background investigations based on duties
• Any worker expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license
• Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who have an assigned State fleet vehicle, are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position, or utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle
• Remote work position: the selected employee will work outside of a traditional State facility, but may be required to perform work on site occasionally as determined by the supervisor. The position is part of the State classified personnel system and requires applicants to be a current Colorado Resident at the time of application. Employees are required to be physically present in the state of Colorado every day they perform work. Any work performed out of state is strictly limited, requires a formal work plan, and must be approved in advance. Probationary employees are ineligible to work out of state.

Application Process

• A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine if minimum qualifications are met
• Only complete applications submitted before the closing date will be reviewed
• Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application
• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application
• Part-time work experience will be prorated
• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter
• List employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. Falsified information will result in non-consideration or removal from a job after hire.
• All correspondence regarding status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Set up email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses.

About the Company

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. The Department’s vision is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration.

Headquarters

Golden, CO

Open jobs

50

Website

colorado.gov