DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)
Address: 1789 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85007

This Position works primarily from the successful candidate's Arizona Home Office but Occasional in-person attendance at the worksite location for mandatory meetings, trainings, etc. may be required

Salary: $61,000.00 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 11/3/2025

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizona stronger by helping Arizonans reach their full potential through temporary assistance for those in need, and care for the vulnerable? The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Contracts Management Specialist 3. This position manages all post-award aspects of contracts/grant agreements, including Intergovernmental and Interagency Agreements. As well as ensure the Division's strategic objectives are achieved by participating in the development of Standard Work.

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.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Cooordinate with the Department of Economic Security (DES) Office of Procurement and program staff in the development and execution of contract/grant documents as necessary.
  
• Process grant/contract amendments (e.g., contract extensions, Scope of Work revisions, and contract/grant reimbursement ceiling adjustments, etc.) and invoices as necessary. Review contractor budgets and work with fiscal staff to track contractor expenditure patterns. Complete all necessary documents and tasks for newly established contracts/grants.
  
• Draft Demands for Assurance/Letters of Concern correspondence as requested.
  
• Coordinate on-site or virtual grant/contract Compliance Reviews of contractors throughout the state.
  
• In collaboration with the program staff, prepare and review Corrective Improvement Plans (CIP).

Knowledge of:

• Federal laws/regulations and State statutes pertaining to procurement and contract administration.
  
• Fundamentals of budget development and expenditure control.
  
• State procurement code, DES and Division-specific contract policies and procedures, high-level DES Request for Proposal (RFP) process and/or
• Request for Grant Application (RFGA), Uniform and DES Special Terms and Conditions, and Division fund source requirements.
  
• Contracting policies and procedures specific to contract administration and monitoring.
  

Skilled in:

• Oral and written communication.
  
• Data/financial analysis and evaluation.
  
• Prioritizing workload, problem identification and resolution, and time-management.
  
• Establishing, building, and maintaining professional relationships with co-workers, contract staff, and contracted and governmental agency representatives.
  
• Using a variety of computer software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Excel, Word, databases, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Google Suite, Accounting systems, etc.).
  

Ability to:

• Write clear, concise, and accurate reports.
  
• Effectively, efficiently, and concurrently manage multiple, varied tasks in a fast-paced, time-sensitive work environment.
  
• Interpret, apply, and implement laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures and functions of units.
  
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize activities to best meet department needs.
  
• Effectively manage contracts (award, management, monitoring, closure).
  
• Give presentations and speak before the public.
  
• Interface with judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative entities at varying levels of government within a multitude of jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Management, Finance, or other related field and 1 year of contract management experience which includes preparing professional level documents and analyzing numerical/financial data; OR 3 years of contract management experience which includes preparing professional level documents and analyzing numerical/financial data.

• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. 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).
  
• Be subject to a search of Child Protective Services Central Registry and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
  A.R.S. 41-1968 Each employee of the department who has contact with children or vulnerable adults shall have a valid, unrestricted Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to section A.R.S. 41-1758.07.
  
• 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.

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

- Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
- Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Stipend Opportunities
- Infant at Work Program
- RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Opportunity to work remotely (home office) on an ad-hoc base

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

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 us Cherece Johnson at 602-851-5683 or daashr@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 Cherece Johnson at 602-851-5683 or daashr@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.