SECRETARY OF STATE (DEPT OF STATE)

Address:  1700 W Washington Phoenix, AZ. 85007

Salary: $55,000 

Grade: 21

The Campaign Finance Analyst administers and manages statutory campaign finance filing and reporting duties for the Arizona Secretary of State's office. This position is responsible for managing projects and operations related to campaign finance to ensure this office's compliance with requirements. This position will establish procedures, allocate resources to fulfill deadlines, and oversee end-to-end execution of relevant project deadlines.

• Administer and manage statutory campaign finance filing and reporting duties for the Arizona Secretary of State's Office. Responsible for managing projects and operations to ensure compliance with campaign finance requirements. Creates workflow, allocates resources, and oversees end-to-end execution of project deadlines.
• Oversee responses to campaign finance related customer service. Serve as primary point of contact for campaign finance reporting of contributions and expenditures for all committees registered with the Secretary of State.
• Establish yearly campaign finance reporting schedules for committees and Standing committees. Process notifications and enforcement requirements for out-of-compliance committees. Provide evidence and documents to Attorney General for Reasonable Cause and filing violations.
• Adjust and publish campaign contribution limits and officeholder expense account limits biannually per election cycle. Create and provide adjusted Clean Elections Act expenditure and contribution limits.
• Research, create, edit and publish handbooks relating to campaign finance and reporting. Conduct campaign finance training workshops statewide.
• Serve as the team's subject matter expert on Beacon, the campaign finance filing software program.

• Knowledge of Arizona state government and duties of Secretary of State
• Knowledge of Arizona Revised Statutes
• Knowledge of legislative process
• Working knowledge of Arizona campaign finance and election law reporting requirements and jurisdictional requirements
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software or other resources necessary to conduct research, review materials, edit or create documents, and organize electronic files
• Thorough research, analysis, writing and presentation skills
• Experienced in simultaneously managing multiple, complex projects and meeting strict deadlines
• Strong team mentality and commitment to both division and agency success
• Adept at public speaking and presenting complex information
• Adaptive to change and performs well under high-pressure scenarios
• Can set and achieve realistic yet ambitious goals for self and team members
• Adaptive to change in procedures or responsibilities
• Create, teach and reinforce campaign finance best practices
• Promote a positive work environment that contributes to overall success of the Agency
• Able to develop and execute goals, while effectively and efficiently utilizing all resources to meet deadlines
• Takes ownership of projects and makes decisions with limited guidance

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field and/or experience working on campaigns

Must possess a valid AZ Driver's License or State issued picture ID; Must be an eligible voter.
Election Officer Certification by the Secretary of State's office by December 2027

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.