DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)
Finance and Business Operations Administration
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $105,600.14 

Grade: 25

Closing Date: 11/5/2025

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Aging and Adult Services, seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Deputy Business Administrator with the Finance and Business Operation Administration. DAAS supports at-risk Arizonans to meet their basic needs and to live safely, with dignity and independence. Services and programs reach a diverse population of Arizonans.

The Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) Deputy Business Administrator works under the Division's Business Administrator to provide high-level leadership and direction to execute financial, operational, and strategic initiatives for the Division. This position is responsible for directing the operations, logistics, and strategic initiatives of multiple teams. These teams' areas of focus are budget and fund accounting, operations forecasting and planning, and facilities management.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with oversight & management of Division's accounting, finance, data analytics, information and reporting; A/P; purchasing & facilities.
• Work closely with Fiscal/Finance Manager to analyze performance of procurement activities against various procurement indicators.
• Plan, organize and assign work, establish priorities, & assure realistic completion schedules are developed, documented & communicated to all stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor staff towards a continuous improvement culture that fosters daily improvement involving all team members.
• Assist with recognizing, managing, and mitigating risk; monitor any open legal issues involving the Division that affect the delivery of services, construct and monitor reliable control systems.

Knowledge of:
• Work measurement methods, motivation of employees and effective communication
• Requirements, characteristics and cultural environment required for team to operate effectively
• Principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government and financial accounting
• Internal control structures and fiscal management

Skills in:
• Strong facilitation and active listening skills.
• Oral and written communication
• Analysis, interpretation and communication of financial data
• Supervision including interpersonal skills and imparting knowledge to others

Ability to:
• Be hands-on with integrity and desire to work in a dynamic, mission driven
• Summarize, analyze and interpret large amounts of complex information
• Plan, coordinate, analyze, and establish priorities across multiple assignments
• Develop effective operating procedures

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, public administration, or related field and 3 years of experience managing budget/finances of a complex organization; OR
• 1 year as a Financial Analyst 3 in Arizona State Gov't. Supervisory experience is required. Two years of additional work experience noted above substitutes for the bachelor’s degree.

• In-state travel may be required. Driver’s License Requirements. 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).
• 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).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• 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
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot 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.

For questions about this career opportunity, please call Brenda Vega at 520-279-4525 or email BVega@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting Brenda Vega at 520-279-4525 or email BVEGA@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.