Special Projects and Partnerships Analyst

Special Projects & Partnerships Analyst

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 ecosystemfrom 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 :

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Additional Job 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.