Contracts Management Supervisor - Phoenix, United States - State of Arizona

State of Arizona

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Phoenix, United States

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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._

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Job Location:
Division of Child Care (DCC)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary:
$62,400 - $76,999.94

Grade: 22

Closing Date:
April 17, 2024

Job Summary:

The Division of Child Care (DCC) is responsible for the development, oversight, and implementation of the Child Care and Development Fund State Plan, and additional federal child care relief investments which require states to ensure equitable access to high quality child care, focused on child development and well-being.

DCC is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Program Development Manager (Contracts Management Supervisor 2).

This position is responsible for leadership and managerial work of considerable complexity in planning, organizing, assigning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating effectiveness for over 20 child care contracted services to include statewide contracts.

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.

Job Duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supervise a team of staff responsible for the oversight of contracts development, administration, implementation and monitoring.
Provide regular updates to DCC Leadership on programs and contracted services.
Develop and maintain relationships with both State and DES Procurement Offices.
Travel to child care facilities, homeless shelters, and public schools as needed.
Attend meetings, conferences, or events within the State of Arizona and occasional out of state travel as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Federal and state Early Childhood and Child Care law, regulations, code.
Methods of policy identification, analysis, resolution and implementation.
Management and Leadership principles and approaches

Skilled in:

Strong leadership skills including, team building and negotiation skills for accountability and establishment of performance standards.
Planning, directing, and contract monitoring group processes.

Ability to:

Plan, supervise, evaluate and direct the activities of professional staff, establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
Resolve complex planning, program, and audit related items.
Design, implement, evaluate projects for program effectiveness and enhancement.
Promote continuous improvement and staff development in DCC.

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelors or graduate degree in social or human services, public policy, public administration, education, including early education, or closely related field.
Two years of management experience. Knowledge of policies and trends, social issues, federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to the Division of Child Care programs.

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.
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.

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

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