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Emerging Technology Program Analyst

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About Innovation at Jeffco 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 our award-winning Business Innovation & Technology (BIT) department at Jefferson County as an Emerging Technology Program Analyst. The successful candidate will be a team player, self-motivated, and goal oriented. To see our awards, visit https://www.jeffco.us/3745/Hall-of-Fame . The Emerging Technology Program Analyst identifies, evaluates, and pilots emerging technologies that have the potential to improve county operations, employee productivity, and resident services. With a primary focus on AI, automation, and other emerging technologies, this role scans the technology landscape, explores practical applications for Jefferson County, and leads structured pilot initiatives to determine whether new solutions can deliver meaningful value. This role requires curiosity, relationship-building, and strategic thinking to identify promising technology opportunities, engage partners across the county, and determine whether emerging technologies can deliver meaningful value through pilots and experimentation. As technologies mature from exploration to broader adoption, this position may also support the development of operational models, governance practices, implementation recommendations, and change management approaches that help the county adopt new tools responsibly and sustainably. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys exploring new technologies, and can translate emerging trends into actionable opportunities for the organization while balancing innovation, risk, and practical implementation. SCHEDULE: This position operates on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday) and is hybrid, with in-office work as needed and in alignment with department and team expectations. With supervisor approval, employees may switch to a five-day work week.

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Benefits

Hiring Range: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 USD AnnualCompensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Technology Identification & AssessmentResearch and track emerging technology trends with a strong focus on AI,automation, and other relevant innovations.Identify external success stories and case studies, analyzing their potentialapplicability to county operations.Evaluate the feasibility, risks, and potential benefits of implementing newtechnologies within the county.Stakeholder Engagement & Buy-InEngage departments to explore potential applications of emerging technologies within their operational environments.Present compelling use cases and success stories to department leaders and key stakeholders to gauge interest.Conduct Discovery conversations to understand how emerging technologies may align with departmental goals, challenges, and opportunities.Secure approvals for pilot projects, ensuring alignment with operational andleadership priorities.Pilot Planning & ExecutionDesign and manage pilot projects from initiation to evaluation, ensuringstructured testing and measurable outcomes.Lead cross-functional collaborations with BIT (IT department), operationaldepartments, and other county stakeholders.Supervise and mentor interns, integrating them into research, implementation, and analysis efforts.Evaluation & HandoffAnalyze pilot results and develop recommendations for scaling, modifying, or discontinuing projects.Present findings and learnings to leadership in a clear and actionable manner.Develop implementation recommendations, change management considerations, and operational ownership plans for successful pilots.LeadershipIdentify opportunities to engage innovation interns meaningfully in emerging technology initiatives to boost team capacity while providing valuableexperiences.Direct and lead day-to-day activities of innovation interns.Provide leadership and mentorship to other staff, such as innovation fellows.Dental insuranceVision insurance

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Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 07/07/26 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.


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