State Unit on Aging Data System Manager - AAPS

State of Colorado

  • Denver, CO
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.The Division of Aging and Adult Protective Services (AAPS) is one of four Divisions within the Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services. The Division exists to provide state leadership and supervision for all services (state, county, local, non- profit, etc.) in the administration and coordination of services to older adults and at-risk adults, to include oversight of all 64 county departments of social/human services in the administration of Adult Protective Services (APS) programs as well as the 16 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in the administration of programs and services funded by the Older Americans Act (OAA) and State Funding for Senior Services (SFSS).The Division consists of the following management units that report to the Division Director:
State Unit on Aging (SUA); Adult Protective Services, and within, the CAPS Check Unit (CCU), and APS Policy Unit
Data, Fiscal and Program Accountability functions are included in both units.The SUA provides statewide supervision and guidance to the 16 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in the administration of the services provided with OAA and SFSS funding. This includes providing training and technical assistance, conducting monitoring and other quality assurance activities, and establishing regulatory policy and program requirements.
This Data System Manager position oversees the Colorado State Unit Data System (SUDS), serving as the technical lead and manager for system development, maintenance, and analysis. It directs staff, coordinates with software vendors (e.g., Salesforce), and collaborates with leadership to ensure SUDS supports the needs of the State Unit on Aging (SUA), the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP), and related providers. Responsibilities include managing system updates, planning enhancements, handling support requests, delivering user training, and advising leadership on data strategy. The role ensures SUDS enables accurate, efficient data collection and reporting for aging services programs.Additionally, as the Data System Manager, you can expect to:
  • Lead and direct a team of three Data Management professionals in the ongoing maintenance and modernization of the legacy system, SUDS.
  • Manage and perform design changes and enhancements, including assessing and identifying problems with the performance of the legacy data systems that support the State Unit on Aging and Aging Network
  • Supervise policies and guidelines established by the Department of Personnel Administration (DPA), CDHS, Operations & Strategy and OAADS
  • Lead team to review a wide variety of caseload and fiscal data that is used to evaluate program effectiveness and ensure AAAs have the information necessary to implement proven strategies for successful implementation of Older Americans Act programs
  • Work with the SUA Program Director, Division Program Evaluator and SUDS staff to analyze performance data and prepare reports that recommend long-term strategies for AAAs in the implementation of programs and services
  • Conduct other duties as assigned based on the needs of the Department, the Office, or the Division leadership. At times this position may need to travel to the 16 AAAs in order to provide technical assistance. Additionally, some in-person AAA meetings may be required outside of the Denver metro area, and occasional travel for conferences may also be required
Special Qualifications:
  • Two or more years of previous supervisory experience
  • Knowledge of Salesforce best practices for development, configuration, and deployment.
  • Project management for Salesforce builds
  • Salesforce Administrator (Advanced) Certification: This must be uploaded to your application at the time of submission
Experience Only:Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this positionOR Education and Experience:A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned is equal to eight (8) years.Preferred Qualifications:Salesforce DeveloperSalesforce Community experienceState Government experienceBasic understanding of LWC (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript)Proficiency in ApexExperience with SOQL and SOSLExperience with Salesforce's declarative development tools/flowConditions of Employment:
  • 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) * Travel: Travel may be required to conduct/attend training and program monitoring activitiesFormer 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 ; 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 under Rules.Benefits:If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the (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. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a plus 401(k) and 457 plansand health plansEmployer supplemented11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leaveState of ColoradoExcellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and moreRemote work arrangements for eligible positions*Some positions may qualify for the .For additional recruiting questions, please contact joel.drahos@state.co.usOur 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.
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employerWe 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. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive 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.
ADA Accommodations:CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of 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, 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 to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
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