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Department Information

Colorado Legislative Council Staff (LCS), is the nonpartisan research agency of the Colorado General Assembly, the legislative branch of the State of Colorado. Legislative Information Services (LIS), the technology section within Legislative Council Staff, is responsible for developing, maintaining and securing all information and technology systems for legislators and legislative staff.

Legislative Council Staff is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff; therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

When you join LCS, you can expect:

• to fill a vital role in supporting Colorado’s lawmakers to serve our state and uphold the democratic process;
• to join a supportive and collegial culture that is driven by our shared mission, vision, and values;
• to work for an organization committed to balancing our important work for the state legislature with employees’ lives outside of work;
• to be supported in your continual professional development and growth; and
• to work for an organization that recognizes the unique talents, backgrounds, and contributions of our individual employees.

Additional information about Legislative Council Staff can be found at: http://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/legislative-council-staff.

Accessibility statement.The Colorado Legislature is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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 for applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator at accessibility@coleg.gov or call 303-866-3393. For more information, please visit leg.colorado.gov/accessibility.

Description of Job

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our expanding application development team. This role involves leading successful Agile project delivery and promoting a high-performing Agile approach within teams. As a key contributor, you will directly influence the future of legislative engagement in Colorado by providing project management expertise to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products that support our strategic objectives.

The Colorado General Assembly is a small but high-profile state government institution with approximately five hundred users including one hundred legislators. LIS provides computing, network and storage technology infrastructure, applications and systems support to all legislative staff, legislators, and others in the Capitol building. Within this unique organization you will experience challenging work while directly contributing to the betterment of Colorado.

Employment type, work authorization, and remote work

This full-time, salaried state government position is a hybrid role requiring 1-2 days per week onsite. During the legislative session, late-night work may be necessary, and compensatory time will be provided for any extra hours worked subject to policy.

You must be authorized to work in the US. Persons seeking contract positions or visa sponsorship need not apply. Pursuant to the Colorado constitution, legislative employees, including this position, are not part of the state personnel system.

Primary responsibilities

This role involves a wide range of responsibilities centered around project management and Agile transformation:

Project Management:

• Define clear project objectives, realistic timelines, potential risks, and specific deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive project plans in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress diligently, keeping track of budgets and resource allocation.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to effectively manage expectations and provide regular reporting.
• Ensure a strong alignment between product development efforts and overall business strategy.

Agile Leadership and Coaching:

• Drive organizational change management initiatives to encourage and support the adoption of Agile methodologies across various teams and departments. This includes addressing resistance and fostering consensus.
• Design, implement, and continuously optimize Agile workflows and processes to best suit the organization's unique needs.
• Actively promote and facilitate seamless cross-functional collaboration and open communication.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to team productivity, quality of work, and overall Agile maturity. Proactively identify and implement opportunities for improvement.
• Provide direct coaching and mentorship to development teams and individual team members who are new to Agile practices.
• Serve as the Scrum Master for multiple cross-functional Agile teams.
• Facilitate essential Agile ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning sessions, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Identify and remove any impediments or obstacles that may hinder the team's progress, and protect the team from external disruptions.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and empower teams to take ownership of their Agile practices.
• Provide guidance to both teams and leadership on Agile best practices, various frameworks (such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe), and the fundamental Agile mindset.
• Develop and deliver engaging Agile workshops and training sessions.

Evaluate team maturity levels and recommend customized coaching approaches to support their growth.

Salary and benefits

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 per year, with salary level within this range commensurate with education and experience. Legislative Council Staff employees are not members of the state personnel system.

Legislative Council Staff is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Our benefits package includes:

• PERA retirement benefits, including the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 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);
• a variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program; and
• Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

Our generous and flexible leave policies include:

• a minimum of three weeks of annual leave, based on tenure, and accrued on a monthly basis;
• eleven annual paid holidays;
• sick leave;
• flexible work schedules during the legislative interim; and
• a generous compensation time policy.

Application Process

Please send your application to lis.ga@coleg.gov by July 7, 2025

Subject: Project Manager

Your application should include:

• your resume;
• a cover letter; and
• salary requirements

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Education and experience requirements

Your educational background is a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent relevant technical work experience. You should have at least 5 to 7 years of demonstrable experience in Agile Delivery roles.

Technical knowledge, skills, and abilities

To successfully perform this role, candidates should possess the following:

Agile Project Management:

• Extensive experience using Agile project management tools such as Jira and Rally.
• Proven ability to establish new Agile processes and governance frameworks within an organization.
• Experience leading significant change management efforts, especially related to Agile transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor individuals and teams with different levels of Agile proficiency.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent.

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills:

• Proven ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing abilities, capable of navigating complex organizational structures.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

Performance and Improvement:

• Experience in defining and applying metrics to foster continuous improvement and demonstrate value.

Certifications:

• PMP or other formal project management certification is required.

Preferred skills

Our ideal candidate has any of the following:

• Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC, SAFe SPC, or equivalent).
• Experience in scaled Agile environments (SAFe, LeSS, or Nexus).
• Background in software development or product management is a plus

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