DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Office of the Director (OOD)
Governance & Innovation Administration (GIA)

1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary:  $60,000 to 67,000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 01/12/2026

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!

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Policy Analyst. With general direction from the DES Policy Manager, the Policy Analyst drafts administrative policies and procedures, tracks and ensures existing policies and procedures are current and relevant, and modifies policies and procedures based on changes to laws, rules, and the needs of the Agency. This position monitors changes in State and Federal legislation, identifies changes that may impact current policies and procedures, and implements new or revised policies and procedures. This individual will consult with the DES Policy Manager and other subject matter experts (SMEs) from various areas within DES as well as participate in cross-divisional and agency-wide special projects. This individual will serve as the Central Policy Library Coordinator for the Department.

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, develop, draft, and update administrative policies and procedures with SMEs, Policy and Planning staff, and DES Executive Management.
• Communicate with various entities to gather information, track development of policies and procedures, compile information received from sources, ensure policies and procedures comply with internal policy and procedure format, State and Federal laws, and meet expectations of executive management.
• Monitor and/or research any new State and Federal legislation or amendments to existing legislation with potential impact on administrative policies or procedures.
• Assist with written analysis of new State or Federal legislation, or the impact of revisions on existing legislation.
• Report changes and provide status updates on administrative policies and procedures to executive management through a variety of channels and formats, such as email exchanges, in-person presentations, position papers, comparative analysis, and spreadsheets.
• Function as DES Central Policy Library Coordinator for DES administrative policies and procedures housed within the internal agency Policy Hub.
• Ensure administrative policies and procedures are published, kept current, and maintained in an organized manner.

Knowledge of:
• Database updating and structuring.
• Principles and practices of research, planning, and analysis.
• Concepts of policy development and design.

Skills In:
• Development of policy to meet diverse needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinating and structuring complex concepts into understandable, cohesive, and effective formats.

Ability to:
• Accept, organize, and prioritize direction from various points of contact.
• Review and provide guidance on policy and procedure development.
• Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Three years of experience researching, analyzing, coordinating, and writing policy documents for an organization.

• 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.

• 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 Shannon Anguiano at (480) 876-0851(text or call) or email ShannonAnguiano@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) 876-0851 or ShannonAnguiano@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.