BMMA Regulatory Multi-Program Specialist

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

5d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Administrative Officer 2 (BMMA Regulatory Multi-Program Specialist) coordinates and supports operations across all sections of the Regulatory Divisions, ensuring efficient and compliant regulatory processes. The role performs complex regulatory work to assess applicant compliance with state laws, Tribal/State Compacts, and Event Wagering and Fantasy Sports regulations in support of licensure activities. It also maintains critical regulatory databases and ensures the Division consistently adheres to applicable statutes, regulations, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The position may offer remote work within Arizona, based on department business needs and continued achievement of expected performance measures. Remote work is a management option and may be discontinued at the agency’s discretion. Work must be performed within Arizona unless an exception is authorized in advance. The role requires a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees driving on state business are subject to driving-record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and may need to complete required driver training.

Requirements

Knowledge of Google, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Knowledge of government procurement activities.
Knowledge of Arizona state statutes and rules.
Knowledge of contract administration and grants.
Knowledge of database entry and cash handling.
Skill in verbal and written communication.
Skill in professional telephone etiquette.
Skill in customer service.
Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to maintain confidential files and records.
Ability to work in a stressful environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
Possess and retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment; employees who drive on state business must maintain an acceptable driving record and complete required driver training.

Responsibilities

Coordinate administrative, operational, and program support for the Regulatory Deputy Director/Racing Director and Assistant Director/Boxing & MMA Executive Director; serve as a liaison on complex and confidential matters, including administrative hearings and operational improvements.
Travel to Boxing and MMA events throughout Arizona to support weigh-ins and live events, administer licensing, maintain records, and serve as official scorekeeper.
Prepare Commission meeting materials, coordinate conference calls, and support leadership with travel, payroll, and reimbursement processing; assume higher-level duties as needed to ensure continuity of Commission operations.
Conduct end-to-end licensing operations across Boxing & MMA, horse racing, and gaming, including application intake, renewals, fingerprint processing, and statewide license issuance; ensure regulatory compliance and timely responses to stakeholders.
Reconcile licensing fees, balance daily transactions, process deposits and tax levies, and maintain accurate records across departmental databases.
Support Racing Breeders Awards and County Fair race meet administration.
Provide Gaming licensure support by processing applications, fingerprints, investigative documents, and billing, and maintaining records; ensure fingerprint quality and compliance with Department of Public Safety criminal history check requirements.
Serve as a regulatory liaison across divisions and external jurisdictions, facilitate communication, respond to information requests, ensure compliance with statutes, compacts, and regulations, monitor regulatory changes, and support development of operational standards.
Perform other duties related to the position, typically 5%–10% of the role.

Benefits

Sick leave.
Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
Affordable medical and dental insurance.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Long-term disability plans and insurance.
Life insurance.
Optional short-term disability insurance.
Optional deferred compensation plans.
Optional supplemental life insurance.
Remote work may be available, offering schedule flexibility, subject to agency needs and management approval.