100 North 15th Avenue

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Annual Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000

Grade: E2

This position will close Friday May 22, 2026  

The Assistant Director for Grant Administration and Preparedness is an essential position that is critical to the overall stability and efficiency of the Department.

The Assistant Director for Grant Administration and Preparedness supervises strategic planning staff, oversees the day-to-day management of the federal suites of homeland security grants, including setting internal and external deadlines, reviewing and writing grant applications and providing strategic oversight and direction to staff.

Additional duties include representing department leadership at meetings, workshops, conferences, assisting in the completion of federal and state data calls, working closely with other department components.

• Oversees and participates in the coordination of federal, state, local and tribal stakeholders regarding effective and efficient grant management policies and procedures. Ensures Department is meeting grant management goals and effectively expending federal homeland security funds. This includes managing and guiding subordinate staff, developing and maintaining grant management handbooks, standard work documentation, policies, and procedures

• Assists and oversees data call requests to include any documentation/reports (e.g. the Threat and Hazard Identification Risk Assessment/Stakeholder Preparedness Review; special event data call). Oversees and participates in the grant monitoring program

• Assists in the development and implementation of the State Homeland Security Strategy and other homeland security strategies, goals and objectives. Assists in the development of the department budget. Assists with the development of and decisions related to the allocation of grant funds. Coordinates and works closely with finance staff on grant management issues

• This position may serve as a delegate in the Deputy Director's absence. Serves as the main Point of Participates in public speaking engagements, provides briefings to senior staff and may represent the Deputy Director at events

• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, regulations and standards relating to the homeland security grant programs; familiar with matters relating to public safety, homeland security, emergency management and response; principles and practices of administration with reference to organization, fiscal management, budgetary development and control, strategic planning; managerial practices and supervisory techniques; state government legislative and administrative processes; software applications and computerized products as they relate to general office functions (Google/Microsoft); ethics for the public workplace

Skills:

• In order to satisfactorily perform the functions of this position, an individual should possess strong leadership and management skills; oral and written communication, interpretation and application of laws, rules and regulations; analysis and evaluation of program effectiveness, interpersonal relations; policy making; decision making and state government processes

Ability:

• To perform the duties of this position, an individual should have the ability to successfully manage subordinate staff; exhibit leadership qualities; communicate orally and in writing; conceptualize and develop strategic policies, procedures and guides in areas on Homeland Security; handle sensitive data properly; formulate calculated decisions; travel inside and outside of Arizona, possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license, operate a motor vehicle, and maintain a clean driving record; pass a background check performed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety; and adapt to a dynamic work environment

• Bachelor's degree or 10 years of experience in qualified field

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, required to maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11)

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship Required

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.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

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

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Alexis Pagel at apagel@azdohs.gov for assistance