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The Management Analyst 2 (Region Management Analyst) will assist the Maricopa 4 Region in maintaining and improving the quality of approved or denied Federal public assistance program cases including Nutrition Assistance (NA), Cash Assistance (TANF), and Medical Assistance (MA).
This position reviews program compliance with applicable Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations, and identifies and analyzes deficiencies in cases reviewed.
The Management Analyst 2 (Region Management Analyst) tracks office and individual error rates and delivers coaching, workshops, and quality improvement plans to the field office. This position drives continuous quality improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Reviews CATS data to obtain quality information. Conducts in-depth review of public assistance cases in both eligibility systems (HEA Plus & AZTECS) to verify accuracy of benefit determinations based on the established Federal and State rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Identifies and analyzes deficiencies, validating findings on cases reviewed using appropriate Policy Manuals, and provides reports to Region Program Manager on quality trends and errors within the region.
• Manages and tracks all requests from the Office of Program Evaluation (OPE) regarding errors and communicates with needed parties regarding results.
• Conducts in-person root cause analysis (RCA) and uses other problem-solving techniques and elevates needed policy clarifications to assist in the prevention of future errors.
• Provides structured one-on-one coaching as requested.
• Provides guidance to Benefits and Eligibility Specialist (BES) staff and evaluates and provides written findings as needed.
• Performs eligibility-related work as required; interviews customers and completes cases to complete eligibility determination as necessary.
Knowledge In:
• Federal and State laws, statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to NA, TANF, and MA public assistance programs.
• Computer programs/systems utilized by the Family Assistance Administration (FAA) for eligibility determinations, such as AZTECS, FAA online policy manual, HEAplus, OnBase, etc., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Communication, conflict resolution, mediation, and collaboration techniques, including leadership and team building methodologies, analysis, and evaluation techniques and methods.
Skills In:
• Interpreting and following policies and procedures.
• Interview techniques to obtain accurate information.
• Document preparation, monitoring, and tracking of automated activity, and meeting established response times to resolve issues and discrepancies.
• Analysis of data and accurate provision of needed plans of action.
• Effective active listening, verbal, and written communication.
• Development and presentation of materials for various audiences, using all available resources
Ability to:
• Provide effective guidance in the area of assignment.
• Stay up to date on all policies and procedures pertaining to NA, TANF, and MA public assistance programs determined by the Family Assistance Administration (FAA).
• Collaborate with others, work independently with established guidelines.
• Effectively use electronic messages as a communication tool, and understand alerts, worklists, tracking tools, and workload metrics.
This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business. Therefore, the following requirements apply:Driver’s License Requirements.
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
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
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Renee Maurer at 480-952-1942 or rmaurer@azdes.gov
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 contacting Renee Maurer at 480-952-1942 or rmaurer@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.