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Department Information The Office of the Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman Position: Deputy Ombudsman Agency: Office of the Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman Status: Full-Time FLSA: Exempt Location: Denver, Colorado, Hybrid Reports to: Child Protection Ombudsman (Chief Executive Officer) Salary: $155,000 - $170,000 annually Salary placement within the range will be based on qualifications and experience. Are you an experienced public service leader who values accountability, thoughtful leadership, and meaningful systems work. If so, this role offers the unique opportunity to help lead an independent agency focused on improving Colorado's child protection system.

You will work closely with the Ombudsman to support the long-term health and sustainability of the agency while helping lead work that impacts children, youth, families, and stakeholders across Colorado. The role requires executive-level operational leadership, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues with integrity and discretion. The Agency: The Office of the Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman The Office of the Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman is an independent state office established in statute to provide oversight of Colorado's child protection system.

The office does not operate programs, make placement decisions, or advocate for agencies. Its work focuses on how child protection systems function in practice, where concerns or gaps exist, and how systems may be strengthened through credible review and analysis. The office's effectiveness depends heavily on independence, professionalism, collaboration, and public trust.

Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman Agency Website Description of Job The Office of the Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman (CPO) is seeking its next Deputy Ombudsman. In this role, you will help oversee agency operations, support organizational strategy, guide fiscal and operational decision-making, and help ensure the office remains responsive, effective, and aligned with its statutory responsibilities. Position Overview The Deputy Ombudsman serves as a senior executive leader within the agency and reports directly to the Child Protection Ombudsman.

In this role, you will support the Ombudsman in maintaining the overall health, effectiveness, and sustainability of the agency while overseeing many aspects of day-to-day operations. Key areas of responsibility include: Organizational leadership and administration Budget and fiscal strategy support Human resources support and compliance Contracting and procurement oversight Policy and operational development Staff supervision and organizational alignment Interagency coordination Public communication and stakeholder engagement The Deputy Ombudsman may also act on behalf of the Ombudsman when designated. Deputy Ombudsman - Official Job Description What Success Looks Like Successful performance in this role requires the ability to balance operational leadership with collaboration, sound judgment, and accountability.

Over time, you will successfully: Maintain effective and sustainable agency operations across multiple functional areas Provide reliable operational, fiscal, and strategic guidance to the Ombudsman Support staff and agency leaders in a manner that promotes communication, accountability, and alignment with agency priorities Navigate sensitive issues with professionalism, discretion, and consistency Maintain productive relationships with agency partners, stakeholders, and service providers Support organizational systems and practices that strengthen long-term agency health and sustainability What We Are Looking For The strongest candidates for this role are leaders who: Lead with integrity, professionalism, and accountability Balance strategic leadership with operational execution Communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences Manage complex systems and competing priorities effectively Support staff thoughtfully while maintaining accountability Demonstrate sound judgment in high-pressure or sensitive situations Value collaboration and relationship-building Are motivated by meaningful public service work Agency Values CPO's work is guided by these core principles: Integrity - transparent, impartial, and consistent Collaboration - change through shared knowledge and partnership Equity - systems responsive to diverse experiences and needs Curiosity - continuous learning and reform Independence - autonomy from the agencies reviewed Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Experience only Twenty years (20) of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of an undergraduate degree In addition, applicants must demonstrate: At least five years of executive-level leadership experience with direct accountability for organizational strategy, operations, workforce leadership, and budgeting At least three years of managing organizational budgets exceeding $1 million At least three years of managing procurement and contracting functions, including requests for proposals, proposal evaluation, and contract execution Experience in establishing organizational goals and objectives and supporting teams in achieving those objectives Experience in directly supervising employees Demonstrated understanding of Colorado General Assembly budget processes, including fiscal year requests and allocations, fiscal note responses, and employee salary and benefit funding Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and sound judgment Ability to appropriately manage confidential and sensitive information Demonstrated commitment to equity, fairness, and public accountability Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse agencies, partners, and individuals OR Education and Experience An undergraduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in public administration, business administration, government finance and contracting, HR policies and procedures, budgeting, data analysis, information technology, or related operational leadership areas. Preferred Qualifications: You will stand out if you possess: A graduate degree in public administration, business administration, nonprofit leadership, finance, data analytics, or a related field Experience in oversight, ombudsman, investigations, compliance, or accountability work Understanding of child-serving systems such as child welfare, behavioral health, juvenile justice, and their intersection with law and courts Experience analyzing legislation or public policy Experience presenting operational, budget, or program information to diverse audiences Advanced data analytics experience Experience working in high-visibility public sector environments Supplemental Information Benefits and Equal Opportunity The position includes a comprehensive State of Colorado benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, paid leave and holidays, retirement through Colorado PERA, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for more information regarding employee benefits: State of Colorado Employee Benefits The Office of the Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to full inclusion and reasonable accommodations.

Conditions of Employment: This is a national recruitment open to applicants residing in the United States. The selected candidate must reside in Colorado within 30 days of employment. Relocation assistance or reimbursement is not provided for this position.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal and personal background check. Employment is also contingent upon successful completion of the Colorado TRAILS background check process. Full Job Description To Apply: To access the full job announcement, please click HERE.

Please note: Applicants are required to submit a written biography as part of the application process. How to Apply: Applications will only be considered if submitted through OASIA's BambooHR system. Applications submitted through other websites, email, or mail will not be accepted.

Apply here:https://judicialco.bamboohr.com/careers/50?source=aWQ9MjU%3D. Application Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MST Important: Only completed applications received by the deadline will be considered for review

Following the close of the posting, all applications will be reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted to participate in the next steps of the recruitment and interview process.