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Role Description

The Department of Economic Security, Child and Community Services Division, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Policy Administrator (Policy Planning Project Manager). The Policy Administrator is responsible for work of considerable complexity, internally and externally, at the programmatic and operational levels, for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, evaluating, and partnering with colleagues.

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.

• Meet with Division leadership and external partners on a continuous basis to ensure programmatic issues are addressed and implemented appropriately in accordance with required laws and regulations.
• Responsible for coordination and senior-level decision-making related to program compliance and methods of operation, and makes recommendations for corrective actions.
• Provide policy direction and oversight.
• Provide ongoing supervision, coaching, mentoring, training and support to policy development and quality assurance teams responsible for the development and continued maintenance of policy, monitoring, efficiency, and productivity of the programs supported.
• Works with programs to gather, research, analyze, and present data to improve the representativeness of individuals and families served and the effectiveness of Division programs.
• In partnership with the programs, redirects engagement efforts toward underrepresented populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree and/or relevant program certifications preferred.
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the areas of government, public policy, or public administration.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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