Policy Analyst

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES), Child and Community Services Division (CCSD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Policy Analyst. This position will be responsible for developing and drafting DES division administrative and operational policies and procedures applicable to the Child and Community Services Division. The role involves monitoring changes in Federal and State legislation, identifying impacts on current policies, and ensuring policies remain current and relevant. The Policy Analyst will consult with the Policy Manager, CCSD policy staff, subject matter experts (SME), and other partner DES agencies and personnel when drafting or revising policies and procedures. The position also involves revising policies based on changes to statutes, regulations, rules, and the needs of DES and the division, as well as implementing new or revised policies and procedures. The Policy Analyst will work with and train managers and staff on proper implementation, answer questions regarding policies, and participate in cross-divisional and agency-wide special projects. This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the department's needs and continual meetings of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Political Science, or Public Policy or closely related field and 2 years' experience researching, analyzing, coordinating, and writing policy documents; OR 4 years of experience as noted above
• Applicable federal and state statutes, legal codes, rules, regulations, and executive orders, and departmental policies and procedures
• Principles and practices of research, planning and analysis
• Concepts of policy development and design
• Database updating and structuring
• Oral and written communication
• Research and policy analysis
• Interpersonal workplace relationships
• Development of policy to meet diverse needs of internal and external stakeholders
• Using a variety of computer software packages, including Google Suite (e.g. Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Meet), Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Adobe
• Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate reports
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and prepare and present information to diverse audiences in person and virtually
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as a team member
• Ability to review and provide guidance on policy and procedure development
• 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
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Responsibilities

• Developing and drafting DES division administrative and operational policies and procedures applicable to the Child and Community Services Division.
• Monitoring changes in Federal and State legislation.
• Identifying changes which may impact current policies and procedures.
• Tracking and ensuring existing administrative and operational policies and procedures are current and relevant.
• Consulting with the Policy Manager, CCSD policy staff, subject matter experts (SME), and other partner DES agencies and personnel when drafting or revising policies and procedures.
• Revising administrative and operational policies and procedures based on changes to statutes, regulations, rules, and the needs of DES and the division.
• Implementing new or revised administrative policies and procedures.
• Working with and training managers and staff in the proper implementation of new or revised policies and procedures.
• Answering questions regarding administrative policies and procedures.
• Participating in cross-divisional and agency-wide special projects.
• Analyzing and compiling information from various sources, including State and Federal laws, Federal regulations, State administrative rules, stakeholder communities and other governmental entities.
• Developing administrative policies and procedures in coordination with subject matter experts (SME), CCSD policy staff, and other partner DES agencies and personnel.
• Communicating and coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders, tracking development of policies and procedures.
• Ensuring policies and procedures comply with applicable law, regulation, existing policy and other applicable guidance, while meeting needs of the Division, leadership, and clients.
• Assisting in tracking and conducting regularly scheduled internal policy review, compliance audits, and revisions.
• Implementing new Division administrative operational policies and procedures, including assisting with dissemination of information to personnel.
• Participating in policy and procedure implementation workgroups.
• Monitoring and analyzing new Federal and State legislation and amendments, and their impacts on existing legislation, policies or procedures.
• Draft analysis of new Federal or State legislation or impacts of revisions on existing legislation.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level