Address:

Arizona Department of Gaming
100 North 15th Avenue
Suite 202
Phoenix, Arizona 85387

Salary: Up to $76,000/Annually (DOE) 

Grade: 23

Closing Date: April 20, 2025

Play a Key Role in Ensuring Technological Integrity in Arizona’s Gaming Industry

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Event Wagering & Fantasy Sports Analyst to support the agency’s mission of maintaining regulatory oversight and integrity within Arizona’s event wagering and fantasy sports operations.

Working under the guidance of the Event Wagering and Fantasy Sports Compliance Supervisor, the Analyst will conduct technical and regulatory evaluations of systems, platforms, software, test lab reports, and integrity verification documentation. This role is ideal for someone with a background in IT, auditing, regulatory compliance, and/or gaming technology who thrives in a detail-driven and fast-paced environment.

Your Impact:

• Ensure technological compliance and integrity of event wagering and fantasy sports systems and platforms.
• Monitor and respond to change management notifications to track technology updates and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Analyze technical reports and certifications from independent testing labs, security and integrity assessment providers, and internal audit firms.
• Maintain a comprehensive archive of all change management and IT compliance documentation.
• Participate in the review of new event wagering and fantasy sports technologies and internal controls to ensure regulatory compliance.

Why Join Us?

• Work at the intersection of event wagering, fantasy sports, technology, and regulation in a growing industry.
• Contribute to maintaining a secure and transparent regulated environment across Arizona.
• Enjoy remote work flexibility and the opportunity to work independently while engaging with cross-functional teams.
• Make a measurable impact on Arizona’s integrity-focused gaming regulatory environment.
  
  

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.

As an EWFS Analyst you will:

• Review, evaluate, and respond to change management notifications from operators and suppliers.
• Log and store all relevant documentation to maintain accurate compliance records.
• Examine and analyze test lab certification reports, system hash reports, security assessments, and field notes.
• Review Integrity Monitoring and Security Assessment reports to ensure systems meet required certification standards.
• Participate in and support IT-related compliance audits for event wagering and fantasy sports operations.
• Evaluate and approve internal controls, policies, and technical requests as they relate to Information Technology systems.
• Review and assess new and existing technologies used in gaming platforms for regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to resolve technical compliance issues

Knowledge of:

• Information Technology (IT) terminology and systems.
• Event Wagering and Fantasy Sports platforms, software, and operational infrastructure.
• Arizona state statutes, rules, and the regulatory framework governing gaming.
• Techniques for analyzing IT change requests, lab reports, and technical documentation.
• Regulatory confidentiality standards and proper handling of sensitive information.
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite tools for data analysis and report tracking.

Skills in:

• Evaluating testing documentation and IT submissions for regulatory accuracy.
• Understanding and interpreting lab reports and technical summaries.
• Applying IT auditing techniques and analyzing technical change documentation.
• Communicating effectively—both in writing and verbally—with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects and requests simultaneously.
• Performing troubleshooting and problem-solving in a regulatory environment.
• Delivering responsive and professional customer service to a variety of stakeholders.

Ability to:

• Quickly identify issues, analyze data, and develop appropriate solutions.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to supervisors and decision-makers
• Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Provide training or guidance on technical or regulatory topics to internal and external partners.
• Work remotely and travel occasionally, including overnight stays when needed.

• Bachelors degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent technical backgrounds (preferred).
• Formal training, experience, or demonstrated competency may be evaluated and considered acceptable in lieu of the educational requirements.
  Gaming experience preferred.
  

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

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

The Arizona Department of Gaming 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.

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Human Resources at HumanResources@azgaming.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.