Arizona Department of Education

School Finance Section
Phoenix Location 

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 04/05/26

• Provides advanced technical and analytical support to school districts and charter districts to ensure compliance with Arizona student data reporting and school finance requirements.
• Rare in-state travel may be required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

• Provide guidance to school districts and charter schools on statutory requirements impacting student data reporting, Average Daily Membership (ADM) attendance, Teacher Experience Index (TEI), transportation, and basic state aid.
• Research and analyze monthly ADM changes and policy updates.
• Communicate impacts and required actions to districts and charter districts.
• Guide school staff in resolving integrity errors caused by data that does not align with business rules or by technical issues requiring escalation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for school finance inquiries, providing timely and accurate customer service
• Guide stakeholders to appropriate resources, documentation, and training materials
• Collaborate with internal teams and leadership to ensure consistent application of statutes and policies
• Manage data used for state/federal reporting and payment systems, process prior-year corrections, and support technical documentation
• Identify issues requiring escalation with leadership and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to resolve complex data or system issues
• Document resolutions and track recurring issues to identify trends
• Review and analyze student data submitted by districts and charter schools for accuracy and compliance
• Partner with the SF Payments team and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to correct data issues impacting ADM calculations and other state aid funding sources
• Identify discrepancies and explain school finance formulas and ADM calculation methods such as online instruction, CTEDs, alternative schools, and dropout recovery schools
• Respond to requests for information regarding student reporting and funding from districts, charter schools, and internal stakeholders
• Support the supervisor in developing, revising, and implementing internal and external procedures
• Independently manage assigned projects and maintain comprehensive documentation for operational processes and systems
• Review and validate business rules for system updates driven by internal policy changes or legislative requirements
• Develop user acceptance testing (UAT) plans
• Monitor system updates for completeness and accuracy
• Identify, document, and report data issues and required system corrections to the Director
• Plan, develop, and deliver training materials, presentations, and workshops for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) related to School Finance reporting
• Work independently or as part of a team to deliver training
• Analyze training feedback and operational data to identify trends
• Recommend process improvements based on findings
• Update training materials, procedure manuals, and internal guidance based on gathered feedback
• Maintain a working knowledge of student information systems (SIS) and data-reporting processes

Knowledge in:
• Familiarity with Arizona Revised Statutes (Title 15) related to student data membership
• Experience analyzing complex programs and large data sets to identify trends, discrepancies, and compliance issues
• Demonstrated understanding of systems analysis and business process improvement methodologies
• Experience supporting both business operations and information systems, including troubleshooting process and system‑related issues

Skills in:
• Exemplary customer service skills, including responsiveness, accuracy, and follow-through
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience using database systems
• Public speaking
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to:
• Manage inquiries and service tickets, set clear expectations, and document resolutions effectively
• Clearly communicate rules and regulations, legislative guidelines, and program policies to external stakeholders
• Work independently and/or collaboratively in groups as necessary
• Exercise independent judgment in accordance with statutes, regulations, and departmental policies to resolve complex issues
• Manage multiple ongoing projects to meet critical deadlines
• Present complex requirements clearly to diverse audiences, including group and conference settings

• Preference will be given to those applicants with experience in the Arizona Education Data Standards (AzEDS), School Finance, Payment and Budget systems.

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

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 State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

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

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

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 (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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