Special Projects and Partnerships Analyst

Job Description:

Special Projects and Partnerships Analyst

Description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
12/18/25
Division:
Business Innovation & Technology Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

Are you a leader who wants to make a difference? Do you have a passion for
contributing to the community? We have an exciting opportunity to join Jefferson County’s award-winning Business Innovation & Technology (BIT) department as a Special Projects & Partnerships Analyst.

This role builds partnerships and programs that connect community, technology, and innovation to deliver better services for Jefferson County residents. You will collaborate across departments and with external partners to design, fund, and advance initiatives that strengthen Jeffco’s innovation ecosystem-from broadband expansion to grants and data collaborations.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, relationship-driven professional who thrives on connecting ideas to action. You’ll lead cross-functional projects, align strategy and execution, and ensure that partnership-driven innovation efforts are built for lasting impact.

About the Position :
The Special Projects & Partnerships Analyst serves as a connector between internal teams and external partners to drive innovation, technology adoption, and
organizational improvement. This role also serves as the functional lead for partnership-related initiatives, providing direction and alignment to other staff contributors. The position leads or supports cross-departmental projects that rely on external collaboration, funding, and shared learning, such as broadband expansion, university partnerships, internships, grant-funded projects, and other partnership-based innovation initiatives. The successful candidate will create visibility into Business Innovation & Technology’s partnership pipeline, advance well-framed opportunities toward implementation, and ensure that partnership-based efforts are built for long-term sustainability.



SCHEDULE:

This position operates on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday), however, with approval from supervisor, employees are allowed to work a 5-day work week if preferred. This position is hybrid, with remote work and in-office work as determined by business need.

COMPENSATION:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 USD Annually

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Coordinate and strengthen a portfolio of partnership-driven initiatives, including technology grants, broadband collaboration, and innovation projects with significant external engagement.
• Develop and implement a partnership strategy that supports all stages of Jeffco’s innovation pipeline from idea generation through execution and learning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments, external
  partners, and funding organizations to identify shared goals and advance joint initiatives.
• Collaborate with department staff to ensure clear alignment and progress
  tracking on partnership-related activities, including grant-efforts.
• Develop repeatable processes for partnership intake, tracking, and reporting to support continuity and institutional knowledge.
• Communicate clearly with executive, technical, and community audiences
  through presentations, briefings, and documentation.
• Represent BIT in cross-sector collaborations, committees, and working groups, modeling effective partnership and execution discipline.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in fields such as public administration, political science, communications, nonprofit management, or other areas related to policy, community partnerships, or government innovation.
• Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating or supporting moderately complex
  projects or partnerships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce polished
  materials for internal and external audiences.
• Ability to build relationships across a variety of stakeholders, including internal departments, community partners, and external agencies.
• Comfort with facilitating meetings, giving presentations, or representing a team publicly.
• Experience with grants, funding mechanisms, or public-sector partnership
  models.
• Experience working on broadband, digital equity, or other external-facing
  technology initiatives.
• Curiosity and drive to learn about new technologies, emerging trends, or public-sector innovation.
• Certifications in project management, change management, and/or grant
  management.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supervising volunteers, interns, or junior
  level staff.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

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Category:
Information Technology Services