DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $26.9712 / $56,100.10 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: January 25, 2026

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 DES, Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Financial Analyst (Financial Analyst 1) with the Business Operations Administration. This position is responsible for all forecasting, analysis, federal reporting, and monitoring of assigned programs.

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:

- Research and analyze expenditure and revenue trends.
- Prepare forecasts.
- Prepare in-depth and as-needed ad-hoc analyses.
- Develop a variety of fiscal and operating reports involving detailed analysis of financial outlooks, spending trends, staffing levels, and other comprehensive analyses.
- Identify, research, and analyze possible impacts of proposed legislation and funding modification; prepare formal bill analysis.
- Provide financial expertise to Department and programmatic leadership and external partners.

Knowledge in:
- Governmental accounting and fiscal principles.
- The budget and state legislative process.
- Principles and practices of business administration, including organization theory and management, fiscal management, and budgetary control.
- Statistical analysis and theory.
- Report writing techniques.

Skills in:
- Analysis and interpretation of financial data.
- Initiating expenditure corrections.
- Payment vouchers and encumbrance documents/liquidations.
- Collections and revenue deposits.
- Oral and written communications.
- Chart of accounts.

Ability to:
- Perform difficult and complex analytic work.
- Monitor appropriations, revenues, and expenditures.
- Prepare and review federal reports for grants applicable to assigned programs.
- Develop annual budget requests for assigned areas.
- Act as a single point of contact for assigned programs.
- Use applicable computer programs and software.
- Learn the child support services program and assist in meeting organizational performance measures, goals and objectives.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration with a specialization in accounting, finance or economics from an accredited college or university.

- 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.
- Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- 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).

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 contact Jeremy Einwalter at (480) 640-8919 or JEinwalter@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 calling (602) 542-8900. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.