Policy Analyst - Phoenix, United States - State of Arizona

State of Arizona

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Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. _
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona._
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life._

POLICY ANALYST

Job Location:
Governance & Innovation Administration
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary:
$60,000 - $67,001

Grade: 21

Closing Date:
April 24, 2024

Job Summary:
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Policy Analyst.

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 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.

Job Duties:
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 impact of revisions on existing legislation.
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, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

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 team member.

Selective Preference(s):

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

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the abovementioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

Benefits:

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 longterm disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
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.

Retirement:

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 addition