POLICY UNIT MANAGER
About The Position
The Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Policy Unit Manager to lead policy development and strategic initiatives supporting the Administration’s accounts receivable and collection programs. This position is responsible for researching, developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures; advising leadership on policy matters; analyzing operational data and trends; and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. 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
- Policy development within a government agency
- Applicable laws, legal codes, regulations, executive orders, and departmental policies
- Strategic planning, project management, resource allocation, and leadership/supervisory practices
- Data collection processes, research/survey methodology, and data analysis
- Computer software and operating systems
- Mathematical/statistical methods, logic, and reasoning
- Interviewing, selecting, training, and evaluating personnel
- Planning, organization, and prioritization
- Concise and professional written and verbal communication to internal/external audiences
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Business judgment and strategic decision-making
- Understand and explain complex policy issues
- Synthesize policy documents and identify key facts/statistics
- Read, interpret, and communicate information effectively
- Develop and manage projects
- Anticipate and resolve operational or policy problems
- Think creatively and analytically
- Build consensus among differing viewpoints
- Maintain relationships with government and non-government stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- Two years of experience in a policy, operations, or legal role in the state or federal government or private sector.
- Advanced understanding of state and federal legislative and regulatory processes
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
- Conduct policy research, analyze operational data and trends, and recommend process improvements
- Prepare reports, presentations, and policy documents for executive leadership
- Provide policy guidance and strategic recommendations to leadership and stakeholders
- Supervise and direct staff, assign and monitor work activities, and lead policy-related projects and initiatives
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to support operational and program goals.
- Interpret and communicate complex policies, procedures, and regulations.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
