DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)
Address: 1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $78,100.00 / Annually 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 6/8/2026

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 Operations Supervisor is responsible for all strategic operational decisions within the division related to facilities, fleet, purchasing, forecasting, operational management and vendor relationships. This position will supervise staff responsible for the day-to-day operations of this assigned administration ensuring all operational activities are completed and payments are reconciled and paid within approved time frames. As well as providing leadership, technical assistance, and training to staff, reviewing all operational costs, forecasting operational spending and future funding needs, and ensuring spending and payments aligning with available fund sources and division strategic plans.

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:

• Provide leadership, technical assistance, review work, and ensure accuracy of the products produced by a team of professional-level.
• Oversee all division purchasing activities, including P-Card purchases, ensuring payments are made within required time frames & adhere to procurement regulations and standards.
• Liaise and develop relationships with all vendors and act as final authority, resolving billing delays and issues, and oversee processing of central registry requests related to APS.
• Research, analyze, evaluate, develop findings, and make recommendations involving complex budget and financial management issues and work with management designing projects, reviewing costs, and approving projects and ensure all facility projects remain within allotted budget and completed within project deadlines.

Knowledge of:
• Principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting, including federal funding and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Principles and practices of administration with special reference to organization, fiscal management, and budgetary control
• Statistical analysis, theory, business, and financial operations
• Understanding of the requirements, characteristics, and cultural environment required for teams to operate effectively

Skill in:
• Oral and written communication of complex concepts
• Financial data, including forecasts and projections
• Development and organization of work plans and setting workflow priorities
• Using computer software packages (i.e., Excel, Word, Access, Google Suite, etc.)

Ability to:
• Be an innovative, strategic thinker and leader who is involved in the management team
• Interact with a diverse audience on a professional level
• Facilitate groups and lead meetings with executive-level positions
• Motivate, manage, direct, and supervise professional staff

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
• Candidate must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration AND 3 years' experience dealing with complex financial issues; OR
• 1 year as a Financial Analyst 2 OR
• 2 years as a Financial Analyst 1 in AZ state government.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.

• 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).
• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• 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

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 Brenda Cruz at 480-493-9033 or DAASHR@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 Cruz at 480-493-9033 or DAASHR@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.