Division of Financial Operations
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $91,520.00 - $95,803.97 Annually 

Grade: 25

Closing Date: May 9, 2025

Would you like to be a 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!

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Strategy and Compliance Manager for the Division of Financial Operations. This position reports to the Assistant Director of the Division of Financial Operations and is responsible for the strategy development and compliance, implementation, and ongoing management of complex projects related to the Division’s strategic priorities, Annual Improvement Plan, and overall support of Department business priorities.

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:

• Manages and leads strategic projects for the Division.
• Works in partnership with Divisions, State agencies, and Federal partners on complex large-scale projects.
• Leads planning and/or implementation of projects.
• Solicits and evaluates internal and external customer feedback to enhance continuous quality improvement.
• Develops and implements strategic project plans to achieve business goals.
• Proactively leads projects by setting project direction, creating a project plan, setting a timeline, identifying key milestones and additional resources needed for the Division’s strategic priorities, and supporting client Divisions.
• Develops methods to monitor project or area progress, and takes corrective action.
• Manages project budget and resource allocation.
• Develops project scope and estimate milestones and schedule.
• Tracks progress and communicates project status regularly to all impacted parties within the Department and other State agencies.

Knowledge of:

• Theoretical and practical aspects of project management.
• The organization's methodologies and tools.
• Project management standards, processes, and tools.

Skills in:

• Critical thinking and innovation.
• Organization, problem-solving, and analysis.
• Conflict management.

Ability to:

• Communicate efficiently and effectively with the project team.
• Work with internal stakeholders and manage large-scale projects.
• Synthesize complex business and financial data and develop solutions.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field and five (5) or more years of experience in Project Management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

• 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).
• Successfully pass background and reference check; 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

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 Rose Ibe at (928) 225-4382 or RIbe@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 (928) 225-4382 or RIbe@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.