DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)
Finance and Business Administration (FBO)
Address: 1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $67,100.00 / Annually 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 2/9/2026

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who 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, seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Financial Analyst 2 with Finance and Business Operations. DAAS supports at-risk Arizonans to meet their basic needs and to live safely, with dignity and independence. Services and programs reach a diverse population of Arizonans.

Under the direction of the Finance and Business Operations (FBO) Administrator and Fiscal Team Supervisor, this position develops the DAAS budget and performs continual tracking, analysis and forecasting for more than 30 federal, state, and other fund sources. This position prepares and reviews budget estimates and develops various scenarios to maximize available funding while not exceeding resources. This position gathers and analyzes financial data from the statewide accounting system, prepares detailed spreadsheets to display the budget and makes changes as needed throughout the year. In addition, tracks the various federal grants administered by DAAS to ensure the grants are obligated and spent properly and timely. This position provides grant/fund source budget and expenditure information and makes recommendations to DAAS senior management on fund usage. 

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop annual DAAS budget, working with fiscal team supervisor and FBO administrator, adjusting and revising budget estimates throughout the year based on actual expenditure data, revenue changes and/or planned expenditure needs.
• Analyze expenditures against the DAAS multi funded budget, gather complex expenditure data from AFIS, and prepare budget analysis and expenditure projections/forecasts for DAAS administrative costs.
• Provide information, technical assistance and recommendations to senior management and program staff on grant budgets, expenditures and fund usage.
• Track grant awards and expenditures ensure funds are obligated and expended properly and in a timely manner.
• Meet monthly with Assistant Director, FBO Administrator and supervisor to review and discuss budget plans, forecasts, and available funding, providing spreadsheets and reports that reflect budget status.
• Follow up and coordinate with fiscal unit supervisor to resolve any actions identified at monthly expenditure meetings (or as other issues arise) that are needed to ensure DAAS fund sources are utilized properly.

Knowledge of:
• Principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting, fiscal and financial record keeping, and automated accounting systems.
• State and DES accounting practices and the interaction of the two
• Budget development procedures and expenditures control
• Cost allocation planning

Skill in:
• Analysis and interpretation of financial data
• Expenditure analysis and projection
• Maintaining spreadsheets for tracking financial information
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships

Ability to:
• Write clear, concise, and accurate reports
• Analyze and interpret work techniques required in maintaining accounting records through automated accounting systems
• Comprehend, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the work system
• Assimilate and master new, complex procedures

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Prefer Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting and one year of experience developing, tracking, analyzing and forecasting budgets and expenditures, preferably in a governmental setting.

• This position may require 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).
• 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
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• 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

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 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 Brenda Cruz at 480-493-9033 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 Brenda Cruz at 480-493-9033 or daashr@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.