Design and Evidence Analyst Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5209305) Apply  Design and Evidence Analyst Salary $71,544.00 - $93,012.00 Annually Location Denver Metro, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number IHA 06444 01/22/2026 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division DPSO (Division of Performance & Strategic Outcomes) Opening Date 02/06/2026 Closing Date 2/17/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 1575 Sherman Street Denver, CO 80203 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Victoria.Crocket@state.co.us How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! Please Note: This position has hybrid work arrangements, employees are expected to report to the office at least 2 days a week. These arrangements are subject to change. About The Executive Directors Office: The Executive Director’s Office is responsible for the strategic direction and effective internal operations of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), working with the Governor’s Office, legislature, other government agencies, CDHS staff, counties, and a wide variety of stakeholders. The CDHS vision is to empower Coloradans to thrive through bold and innovative health and human services. The Organizational Performance Management (OPM) team, within Strategic Operations and Solutions (SOS), advises and assists agency leaders by using data and research to inform strategic planning, driving strategy to improve human services outcomes in Colorado. The Department’s performance management strategy centers on reviewing data-driven reports during meetings where Department leadership and program staff hold each other accountable by discussing findings until problems are resolved and results are improved. This performance management strategy is not simply another layer of reporting but is the way CDHS manages its work to achieve results. The performance management strategy improves programs across all offices in the Department. Through OPM’s efforts, CDHS division and office leadership are advised on performance data and are assisted in the development of alternative strategies for best results, with the intent of supporting continuous quality improvement. OPM also supports and implements other strategic planning and performance improvement efforts across the Department. Description of Job A bout this Position: As part of OPM, the Design and Evidence Analyst supports program, practice, and policy improvements across the Department through Evidence-Based Decision Making (EBDM) and Human-Centered Design (HCD). This position plays a dual role: leading HCD activities to reimagine services, practices, and policies, and supporting the development and use of evidence to inform strategic decision-making. Through collaborative research, facilitation, analysis, and synthesis, the Design and Evidence Analyst ensures that programs are both grounded in evidence and responsive to the people they serve. This role works closely with another Design and Evidence Analyst whose focus is leading EBDM efforts across CDHS, and the Organizational Performance Management Supervisor who provides direction, review, and approval for all EBDM and HCD efforts across the Department. Summary of Facilitating Innovation and Improvements Using Human-Centered Design Duties: The Design and Evidence Analyst leads HCD facilitation, design, analysis, and other processes to co-create solutions that improve programs, practices, and policies. It applies mainly qualitative research methods, prototyping, and iterative testing to uncover user insights and generate actionable, impactful solutions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Plan and conduct user research (e.g. interviews, focus groups) to understand user needs, behaviors, and motivations. + Map service experiences to understand end-to-end experiences, and develop and test new approaches in collaboration with internal teams and community partners. + Plan and facilitate design sprints and ideation workshops to define problems, prototype solutions, and test with users. + Create and iterate on prototypes; conduct usability testing with users and stakeholders. + Promote inclusive, accessible design and advocating for equity-centered practices. + Collaborate with program teams to define and track key success indicators and use findings to improve and scale solutions. + Ensures stakeholder voice, including clients and community members, is embedded in decision-making processes. + Seeks direction, review, and approval from the Organizational Performance Management Supervisor for all HCD efforts. Summary of Evidence-Based Decision Making Development & Maintenance Duties : The Design and Evidence Analyst supports the development and application of evidence-based tools, analysis, and practices to support EBDM and strategic planning. By co-developing and facilitating the maintenance of program inventories, evidence portfolios, and theories of change, this position ensures alignment between the Department’s investments and strategic goals. Furthermore, it guides research and evaluation strategies to improve program, practice, and policy quality and resource allocation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Co-develop and facilitate maintenance of program inventories, evidence portfolios, and theories of change to assess program quality, maturity, and alignment with strategic goals and desired outcomes. + Coordinate research and evaluation activities to support evidence-building across offices. + Support the assignment of evidence designations for budget and performance reporting. + Conducts research to identify best practices and opportunities for program, practice, and policy improvements. + Translate evidence findings into actionable recommendations for Department leadership. + Seeks direction, review, and approval from the Organizational Performance Management Supervisor for all EBDM efforts. Summary of Additional Duties as Assigned to Support Department Objectives: The Design and Evidence Analyst provides additional support to advance the mission of SOS and the Department. The position serves as a collaborative partner in strategic planning, internal coordination, and performance management logistics, as needed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Supports logistics for meetings, workshops, or other work sessions. + Serves as a backup to other OPM positions during leave or high-demand periods. + Contributes to other initiatives or priorities as assigned by the Organizational Performance Management Supervisor Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights I mportant Note: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, CDHS' hiring teams consider only the contents of your application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process. Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. . Volunteer work or a related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications, but it must be clearly documented. It is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies, and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement. This experience must be clearly documented on your application, and the supplemental questions must be answered. Answers such as "N/A," "In Cover Letter," or "See Resume" will not be accepted. Minimum Qualification Screening Process: A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position.Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached." Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review: After minimum qualification screening, which could include a skills test, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. Document your work experience/job duties to the extent that you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications: Answer all supplemental questions (if listed), as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each response to supplemental questions. Supplemental Questions: Answer the supplemental questions on the application completely and thoughtfully. Your answers may be rated based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing). Minimum Qualifications: Experience Only: + Seven (7) years of relevant experience in Public Administration, Public Policy, Evaluation, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Statistics or another related field. OR Education and Experience: + A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Public Administration, Public Policy, Evaluation, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Statistics or a closely related field totaling seven (7) years. Preferred Qualifications: + Demonstrated expertise in Human-Centered Design (HCD), including applied experience conducting user research, journey mapping, co-design/co-creation, prototyping, and iterative testing to improve programs, services, or policies. + Strong ability to plan, conduct, and synthesize qualitative research (e.g. interviews, focus groups, observations) and translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership. + Experience facilitating cross-functional groups, workshops, or design sessions with diverse stakeholders, including program staff, leadership, and community or client representatives. + Ability to frame complex, ambiguous problems and guide teams toward practical, equity-centered solutions aligned with organizational strategy. + Demonstrated skill in communicating complex concepts clearly—both verbally and in writing—to non-technical audiences, including senior leaders and decision-makers. + Experience influencing decisions without formal authority, including building buy-in and navigating competing priorities. + Applied experience working in government, human services, public health, nonprofit, or similarly complex systems with multiple stakeholders and accountability requirements. + Proficiency in integrating evidence, data, and lived experience to inform program, practice, or policy decisions. + Ability to work independently on complex initiatives while also functioning as a collaborative team member in a fast-paced environment. + Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification to be used to determine the top candidates on the referral list. (Partnership agreement 10.1.) + COWINS Partnership Agreement: Relevant years of State service, prorated for part-time, that contribute to a candidate's position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior, or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process. + TRANSFERS ONLY : Relevant years of State service will be considered as a preferred qualification and given the weight of at least 15% of the overall score under the process. Conditions of Employment : + Standard Background ALL CDHS employees (non-direct contact): CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), and drug screen (commercial Driver’s license). + MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD CHECK : This position will drive a state fleet or non-state fleet vehicle for State business purposes : + Travel - Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required. + Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at s pb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply) The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contactvictoria.crocket@state.co.us About Us: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high-quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS . In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: + Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans + Medical (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) and dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) health plans + Employer supplemented Health Savings Account + Paid life insurance + Short- and long-term disability coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance) + 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave + State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home) + Employee Wellness program + Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more + Remote work arrangements for eligible positions + *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs) . Our Values: + We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide. + Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement. + We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado. + Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public. + We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy. + Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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. This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us . ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe) The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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.    Toll-Free Applicant Technical Support (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#technical-support) Additional Support For Your Application Toll-Free Applicant Technical Support If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g., uploading or attaching documents to your online application), call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? + Yes + No 02 The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links. + This information is available to me and I have read this information. + I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.) 03 Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. 04 If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position. 05 Describe a specific example of how you have used (or would use, if hypothetical) human-centered design to support the development and/or implementation of a program, practice, or policy. (Please respond in your own words and draw from your personal experience. Response should be concise and specific.) 06 Describe a situation where you needed to build buy-in among stakeholders with differing priorities or perspectives. Who were the stakeholders, what resistance or challenges existed, what strategies did you use to build alignment, and what was the outcome? (Please respond in your own words and draw from your personal experience. Response should be concise and specific.) 07 What interests you about applying Human-Centered Design in a public-sector or human services environment, and what challenges do you anticipate? (Response should be concise and specific.) Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email