State of Arizona

SENIOR POLICY ANALYST


Pay$12.00 / hour
LocationPhoenix/Arizona
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 533110
      Employer Industry: Government Services

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary range up to $90,480
      - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans
      - Flexible work schedules and remote work options available within Arizona
      - Opportunities for career advancement and employee development
      - Paid Parental Leave program providing up to 12 weeks of paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted children
      - Supportive work culture that promotes work/life balance

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Develop and revise administrative policies and procedures for the Department of Economic Security (DES)
      - Conduct complex research and analysis of federal and state laws and policies
      - Serve as coordinator and compliance monitor for assigned policies
      - Provide administrative policy support and training to program staff
      - Monitor and analyze legislation to assess potential impacts on DES operations

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Political Science, or a related field
      - Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in research, analysis, and writing focused on human services policy
      - Strong skills in policy development, written and verbal communication
      - Ability to perform complex analytic work and solve challenging problems
      - Experience in coordinating and structuring complex concepts into understandable formats

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Advanced degree in a related field
      - Experience in policy design and implementation for human services programs
      - Familiarity with state and federal regulations governing DES programs
      - Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
      - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders

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  • About the company

      Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire. Arizona state government plays a vital role in making this happen, and in order to maximize our potential the State of Arizona must operate in way that demonstrates a business-like approach. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented people to join the team.