DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $34 - $69

About The Position

Functioning as the foremost expert in administrative healthcare law and policy, the Chief Counsel provides executive-level strategic leadership and decisive legal considerations in the formulation, execution, and defense of public policies. The role provides guidance to Assistant Chief Counsel, Assistant Attorney Generals, Legal Assistants and the Manager of Public Information.

As the primary legal advisor to the Executive Director, this role proactively identifies and mitigates complex legal issues before they escalate, significantly reducing litigation risks and associated legal costs.

The position is responsible for the high-volume review of investigative and hearing department cases.

Requirements

• Must be an Attorney licensed in Arizona with a minimum of 5 years of administrative law experience, healthcare policy and legal risk mitigation
• Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal laws to ensure compliance and minimize litigation risks across board programs
• Thorough understanding of administrative law, regulatory requirements, and the adjudication process for contested cases
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare law and policy
• Excellent communication and liaison skills to represent the agency with elected officials, government agencies, and the public
• Skill in analyzing, interpreting, and applying complex legal principles to the formulation and defense of public policies
• Strong legal risk management skills to proactively identify and mitigate potential legal issues before they escalate
• Ability to effectively oversee the day-to-day operations of the Hearing Department and reduce adjudication cycle times
• Executive leadership ability to provide strategic guidance, make high-level decisions, and direct subordinate staff
• Strong strategic planning and organizational management abilities
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment

Nice To Haves

• Prefer prior experience within a state agency that regulates health professionals

Responsibilities

• Legal Advice & Daily Operations: Advises the Executive Director on regulatory requirements, operational legalities, and risk mitigation. Ensures all Board actions comply with legal and ethical standards to proactively reduce litigation and associated costs
• Policy Development & Implementation: Analyzes and applies complex legal principles to guide the formulation, execution, and defense of public policies. Is the rule writer for the agency
• Executive Leadership & Compliance: Provides strategic guidance to the Executive Staff to expedite decision-making and align policy initiatives with legal frameworks. Ensures board programs strictly comply with state and federal laws to minimize litigation risks
• Hearing Department Oversight: Manages the daily operations of the Hearing Department, actively working to reduce adjudication cycle times for contested cases
• Public Information Management: Acts as the agency's Public Information Officer and supervises public information staff
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Benefits

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees