DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Office of the Director (OOD)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004
www.azdes.gov

Salary: $61,591 - $67,000 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: September 26, 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, Office of the Director (OOD) seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Management Analyst 4 (Privacy Analyst). The Privacy Analyst performs daily activities and longer-term projects of significant difficulty and complexity involving compliance with Federal and State privacy laws. This position provides technical assistance concerning agency privacy compliance activities and aids in investigation, mitigation, and notification activities in the event of a privacy incident or breach. The Privacy Analyst performs extensive research and writes comprehensive analyses concerning privacy laws and regulations.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the department's 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, 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 Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Manage the investigation, documentation, mitigation, and notification activities for potential privacy incidents or breaches in compliance with Federal and State privacy laws and DES policies and procedures.
• Perform extensive and comprehensive research and analysis concerning privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA, FERPA, NIST, CMS, IRS, SSA, Title IV-D, CJIS, and Arizona statutes.
• Complete comprehensive privacy reviews of information technology project documentation, Data Sharing Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, and any other assigned materials to identify areas of concern and provide recommendations for privacy compliance.
• Manage the dedicated DES privacy mailbox, providing timely and accurate guidance to internal and external partners, interacting with the general public, and coordinating the investigation, mitigation, and notification activities on potential privacy incidents or breaches.
• Attend and participate in meetings with or on behalf of the Chief Privacy Officer to discuss privacy-related topics with a variety of stakeholders, including the DES Executive Leadership Team and cross-divisional and agency partners. Conduct Privacy Awareness training sessions for DES staff with or on behalf of the Chief Privacy Officer.
• Track, calculate, and evaluate privacy metrics to identify trends in reported privacy incidents and recommend practical solutions to improve internal processes based on data analytics.

Knowledge of:
• Functions of DES divisions and programs.
• Applicability of Federal and State privacy laws.
• Principles of data analysis.
• Process improvement methodologies.
• Effective research and writing techniques.

Skill in:
• Written and verbal communication.
• Research and analysis of various laws, statutes, and regulations.
• Interpersonal workplace relationships.
• Coordinating and structuring complex concepts into understandable, cohesive, and effective formats.
• Managing numerous projects simultaneously.

Ability to:
• Maintain strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Perform difficult and complex analytic work.
• Communicate complex ideas and prepare and present information to diverse audiences.
• Work cooperatively and effectively as team member.
• Resolve difficult or challenging problems.
• Prioritize and organize complex tasks with short deadlines.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
• Two years of experience coordinating and handling government records.
• Three years of management analysis experience appropriate to the assignment; OR five years of experience appropriate to the assignment; A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a field appropriate to the assignment will substitute for one or two years of the required experience respectively but will not substitute for the required management analysis experience.

• This position may require 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
• 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 Benson Walker at (480)318-4150 or email Bensonwalker@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 (480) 318-4150. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.