Policy Analyst

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Policy Analyst. This role is responsible for conducting legal research, helping develop policy, and updating DES administrative policies and procedures to align with current laws and needs. The position provides technical assistance and training to colleagues preparing rules and reports, and also serves as the DES Arizona Open Meeting Law Coordinator, ensuring compliance for staff supporting State boards and commissions. 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. 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

Principles and practices of research, planning and analysis.
Concepts of policy development and design.
State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations governing DES and DES programs.
DES administrative policies and procedures.
Database updating and structuring.
Research and policy analysis.
Interpersonal workplace relationships.
Development of policy to meet diverse needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Written and verbal communication.
Coordinating and structuring complex concepts into understandable, cohesive, and effective formats.
Writing professional documents for varied purposes and audiences.
Communicate complex ideas and prepare and present information to diverse audiences.
Accept, organize, and prioritize direction from various points of contact.
Work cooperatively and effectively as team member.
Review and provide guidance on policy and procedure development.
Three years of experience researching, analyzing, coordinating, and writing policy documents for an organization.
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 checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
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).

Responsibilities

Gathering information and research from various sources; including State and Federal laws, Federal regulations, State administrative rules, stakeholder communities and other governmental entities, and any relevant historical information from the same sources.
Developing and drafting DES administrative policies and procedures with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Policy and Planning staff, and DES Executive Management.
Communicating with various entities to gather information; track development of policies and procedures, and compiling information received from sources.
Ensuring policies and procedures comply with DES policy and procedure format, Federal and State law, and meet expectations of DES Executive Management.
Assisting in developing and maintaining tracking processes to ensure all DES administrative policy and procedure is reviewed at scheduled intervals.
Assessing policy and associated forms for accuracy and revise based on new laws, regulations, or Department procedures.
Providing assistance to staff within Administration by gathering information and statistics regarding policy and procedure issuance.
Working to monitor any new State and Federal legislation or amendments to existing legislation with potential impact on DES administrative policies or procedures.
Researching Federal and State legislation, analyzing new legislation and determining DES impact.
Working with DES Policy Manager to write analysis of new Federal or State legislation, or impact of revisions on existing legislation.
Working with direction from DES Policy Manager to implement new DES administrative policies and procedures, including assisting with dissemination of information to DES personnel related to administrative policies and procedure implementation.
Participating in policy and procedure implementation workgroups; and assisting DES Divisions and Administrations in structuring implementation of DES policies and procedures.
Reporting status of and changes to administrative policies and procedures to DES Executive Management and DES staff through various formats, such as email exchanges, in person presentation, position papers, comparative analysis, and spreadsheets.
Maintaining the DES policy library, including organizing and archiving policy documents, ensuring Internet and intranet pages are current.

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