Deputy Assistant Director

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES), Division of Business Services (DBS), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Deputy Assistant Director. In this leadership role, the Deputy Assistant Director partners directly with the Assistant Director to direct division and department-wide strategies and initiatives, oversee business operations, and drive operational excellence. This position directly manages Division Administrators, taking an active role in guiding daily operational decisions to support DBS leadership and staff, and acts on behalf of the Assistant Director in their absence. The Deputy Assistant Director leads complex enterprise-level projects that optimize administrative and program outcomes across the agency. 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.

Requirements

Knowledge in: DES and Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) policies and procedures regarding systems and services
Principles of management, administration, and DBS logistics
State Budgeting, financial management, and DES financial systems
Analyzing complex data and formulating actionable, high-level conclusions
Leveraging technology for efficiency and interpreting executive direction to drive results
Monitoring performance measures and completing management performance appraisals
Writing clear business correspondence, executive reports, and strategic documentation
Lead diverse groups with complex needs toward a common goal by analyzing challenging situations, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, and implementing effective solutions
Adapt quickly to a constantly changing work environment
Consider the entire Department when making strategic and operational decisions
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 checks; 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).

Nice To Haves

Five years of state management experience, including at least two years in administration and logistics, or two years of financial management or budget oversight.

Responsibilities

Leads, directs, and monitors daily operational, personnel, and business support services through subordinate administrators and managers
Oversees complex enterprise-level agency projects and Department initiatives
Maintains oversight of the Division's budget and financial responsibilities to support DES shared expenses and financial systems
Oversees and develops division strategic plans aligned with the Department's mission, vision, and values

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