AHCCCS

Address: Division of Business and Finance (DBF)
150 N. 18th Ave., Phoenix, Az 85007 

Must Reside in Arizona.

Salary:  $70,000 - $75,899

Grade: 22

FLSA: Exempt 

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a remote position, but subject to change at any time. Periodic in-person meetings may be required. Frequent interaction with stakeholders and vendors using videoconferencing applications such MS Teams, Zoom, Google Meets. Candidate must have a robust Internet service for remote work and must reside full time in the State of Arizona.

This is a remote position, but subject to change at any time. Periodic in-person meetings may be required. Frequent interaction with stakeholders and vendors using videoconferencing applications such MS Teams, Zoom, Google Meets. Candidate must have a robust Internet service for remote work and must reside full time in the State of Arizona.

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.

What You'll Do --Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Develops and administers procurements; determines methods; ensures compliance.
• Leads evaluation committees; manages vendor interactions; prepares award documentation.
• Drafts and negotiates contracts; performs cost/price analysis; monitors contractor compliance. Performs market research.
• Advises stakeholders and coordinates procurement activities.
• Maintains web-based files in MS SharePoint and OneDrive and/or APP and ensures audit-ready documentation.
• Ensures compliance and prepares reports/analysis.
• Process improvements.

Knowledge of:
• Federal and State laws and statutes governing contractual agreements
• Federal and State funding rules and regulations
• Fundamentals of budget development and expenditure control

Skill In:
• Public procurement processes
• Compliance management
• Vendor management
• Negotiate contracts
• Analysis
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Meeting facilitation
• Stakeholder presentations
• Establish and maintain work relationships with contracted and governmental agency representatives
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Outlook); including but not limited to Adobe Acrobat

Ability to:
• Manage complex procurements, apply regulations, and work effectively with stakeholders
• Manage electronic documents, correspondence, and collaboration tools effectively

Minimum:
• Three or more years of working in procurement and contract administration.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, finance, accounting, or a related field. CPPB, CPPO, or NIGP-CPP certification. 

• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

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).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career 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

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.