DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Financial Operations
Analytics and Reporting Office
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $68,000 - $73,000 Annually 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: March 08, 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 Department of Economic Security, Division of Financial Operations, Analytics and Reporting Office, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a GIS Analyst. This role provides extensive support to the senior analyst by collecting, managing, and analyzing geospatial data to create maps and identify key insights for decision-making. The GIS Analyst, distinct from the Senior, will be responsible for being familiar with department business operating data found in systems like AZ360 (HRM) and AZ360 (Financial) to ensure data consistency and enhance decision-making insights with geographic context. Responsibilities also include geocoding, managing digital maps and web applications, and providing technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients and users by offering a high level of maintenance of systems and applications.

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:

● Supports the GIS Anlayst Senior with maintaning data consistency accross systems like AZ360 (HRM) and AZ360 (Financial), Data Application Protocal Interface as well as other websites.
● Engages with internal and external customers to understand functional requirements for GIS projects and guides them on the available GIS products that would best meet their needs.
● Perform complex spatial analysis, including building spatial data models.
● Produce data layers, maps, geocoding, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures, provide expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and offer a high level of maintenance of sytems and applications.
● Assemble, update and maintain GIS tools and apps for ongoing use.
● Perform root cause analysis and remediations for department GIS server apps and tools.

Knowledge in:

● GIS systems.
● Spatial data, database management systems.
● Query tuning and troubleshooting

Skilled in:

● Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications.
● Interpreting data from multiple sources.
● Identifies opportunities for solutions to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
● Assemble engaging reports for multiple audiences.
● Seeks opportunities to increase experience through informal channels.
● Performs complex data analyses.

Ability to:

● Balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks.
● Build strong relationships inside and outside of the organization.
● Work collaboratively in teams and across the organization.
● Create, modify, and manipulate advanced data sets.
● Manipulate complex geospatial aspects of data.
● Synthesize feedback and adjust development plans accordingly

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

● Bachelor's degree with 2 plus years of work experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and analysis experience. Advanced GIS software training (modeling and database integration). Demonstrated knowledge and work experience using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online GIS certification such as GISP (GIS Professional), preferred.

● 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. 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
• 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

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 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 Linn Carrasco at (480) 578-7016 or email dbsdfohr@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 (480) 578-7016 or dbsdfohr@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation