PROGRAM PROJECT SPECIALIST 2
About The Position
The Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join their team as a Program Project Specialist 2 with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). This position is responsible for overseeing and managing complex, long-term projects while assisting Leadership with strategic initiatives, operational planning, and project implementation. Responsibilities include monitoring project progress, resolving issues, providing leadership updates, and developing reports, metrics, and other project documentation. Travel will be required for State business. 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.
Requirements
- DES policies and procedures.
- Group processes and how to achieve desired results and outcomes.
- Government practices, data collection, data analysis, data interpretation.
- Microsoft Office and Google Applications.
- Diverse software programs that may be used to develop business deliverables.
- Effective presentation skills.
- Team building and negotiation skills for accountability and consensus building.
- Exercise appropriate judgment to establish priorities and resolve complex matters.
- Identify and mitigate project and organizational risks.
- Interpretation and application of complex Federal and State laws and regulations.
- Planning, directing, and monitoring group processes.
- Determining logistics and time frames.
- Work and resolve complex problems.
- Respond quickly and effectively to resolve planning, program, and audit related items.
- Take information and propose or implement solutions.
- Prepare well organized reports, deliverables.
- Plan, evaluate, and direct the activities of professional staff.
- Effectively communicate ideas verbally and in writing.
- 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
- A bachelor’s or graduate degree in Social Services, Public Administration, or Business Administration is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage complex projects that support leadership priorities, strategic objectives, and organizational goals.
- Coordinate programs and special initiatives to achieve breakthrough objectives, annual improvement priorities, and key performance outcomes.
- Assist leadership with planning, implementing, and evaluating statewide programs, operations, and strategic initiatives.
- Prepare executive summaries, reports, presentations, and other project documentation for leadership and stakeholders.
- Promote continuous improvement by monitoring project performance, evaluating effectiveness, and identifying opportunities for operational enhancements.
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
Mid Level
