Address: 800 W Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $73,564.30 - $83,564.30 

Anticipated Salary: $78,564.30

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 10/01/2024

Performs departmental collaboration in prioritizing funding allocations, identify efficiency improvements for cost savings, and explore innovative revenue sources. This position will: Assist in executing ADOT's strategic plans, prioritizing funding allocations and implementing efficiency improvements. Assist in the creation, analysis, and monitoring of budgets within a division or group of divisions, managing large budgets. Identify and implement initiatives to improve efficiency in assigned areas, fostering innovation and researching changes that enhance revenue or reduce expenditures. Participate in the creation and submittal of ADOT's budget request to the Office of Strategic Planning and Budget (OSPB) and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC). Research tasks that contribute valuable insight for informed decision-making. Lead ongoing projects, monthly Indirect Cost Allocation Plan (ICAP) execution, legislative reporting, and/or revenue forecasting. Support Division Financial Officer with various tasks and other duties as assigned.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Assist with the creation, analysis, and monitoring of ADOT's budget. Responsible for a complex part of the agency with multiple funds and appropriations totaling more than $30 million. Ensures the most efficient use of the funds and appropriations according to law.

Maintain budgetary information within the financial system and run ad hoc and recurring reports. Analyze the reports, research anomalies, and correct miscoding.

Participates in the creation and submittal of ADOT's budget request to OSPB and JLBC, research and respond to questions from OSPB and JLBC, determine fiscal impact of proposed legislation, and implement ADOT's budget after it becomes law.

Research projects that may increase revenue or decrease expenditures. Research focuses on purchasing activities and invoices coordination the development of department wide policies and guidelines. Monitor compliance with the policies and guidelines.

Various complex research assignments and projects related to operations or finance. Examples are: Cashflow development and analysis, fund analysis, expense forecasting, reports required in statute, ICAP development and implementation, and requests from stakeholders.

Work on assigned operating tasks, which may include, creating purchase orders, monitoring and analyzing purchases, and other miscellaneous tasks.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of agency/state budget and fiscal policies and procedures.
- Strategic planning and performance measurement concepts.
- Agency and department policies, procedures, programs and business goals.
- Business processes used by the department.
- Project management principles and practices sufficient to determine program direction, plan work and set goals, monitor and evaluate accomplishments.
- Business management principles.
- Google Workspace.
- Microsoft Office Suite

Skill:
- Interpersonal relationships.
- Process improvement and project management.
- Financial business management.
- Business accounting and budgeting skills.
- Business planning skills.
- Project management skills manage multiple complex projects and priorities.
- Strong problem-solving skills including problem definition, analysis and development.
- Planning and evaluating.
- Attention to detail.
- Reviewing funding requests.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Oral and written communication skills.

Ability:
- Analyzing and interpreting data. policies and contract language.
- Ability to communicate highly technical budget requests to a general audience.

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Public Administration, or other discipline that requires financial or statistical problem-solving analysis.
Three or more years of professional experience in budgeting, accounting, financial planning or business management or a Master's Degree in Business (Finance) or Public Administration.
Familiarity with legislative reporting and revenue forecasting is a plus.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.