Legal & Administrative Rules Analyst - 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._

LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE RULES ANALYST

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

Posting Details:

Salary:
$70,000 - $75,001

Grade: 22

Closing Date:
April 17, 2024

Job Summary:

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Legal & Administrative Rules Analyst.

Operating with general direction from the DES Governance and Innovation Administration (GIA) Policy Manager; this position performs duties of considerable difficulty in conducting legal research, participating in strategic policy development, drafting, and revising administrative policies or procedures, tracking and ensuring existing policies and procedures are current and relevant, and modifying policies and procedures based on changes to laws, rules, and the needs of the agency.

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:

Coordinate the implementation of administrative policy in compliance with federal and state law and regulations.
Provide research and analysis regarding flexibilities in state and federal law that may allow for process improvements.
Work with counterparts, both internally and externally, to assess and propose best practices for implementation. Coordinate and prepare required agency reports and documents.
Provide technical assistance to staff regarding policy making while analyzing and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and statewide policies.
Review and edit drafts, providing procedural and technical advice regarding proposed policies.
Conduct legal research including review and analysis of pending legislation.
Conduct special projects/studies working and interacting with agency staff, other state agencies, community members, and public groups concerning topics or problems affecting the agency.
Develop and deliver general policy training for staff, including information about policy development processes.
Develop auxiliary materials to build the Agency policy library, including policy bulletins, webinars, and manuals as applicable.
Draft communication with external stakeholders, such as federal partners, related to highprofile policy issues.
Serve as the DES Arizona Open Meeting Law Coordinator and ensures that DES staff supporting State boards and commissions comply with Open Meeting Law requirements.
Ensure strict adherence to significant tracking and compliance requirement regarding Arizona Open Meeting Laws.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Principles and practice of law, as applied to policy making in Arizona.
Principles and practices of research, planning and analysis.
Concepts of policy development and design.

Skills In:

Research and policy analysis.
Project Management
Written and verbal communication of complex issues.

Ability to:

Accept, organize, and prioritize direction from various points of contact.
Work cooperatively and effectively as team member.
Review and provide guidance on policy and procedure development.
Communicate complex ideas and prepare and present information to diverse audiences.

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor's Degree (advanced degree preferred) in Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Political Science, or related field.
At least five (5) years of relevant professional or combined educational and professional experience in a position involving research, analysis, and writing with a focus on human services policy and program design and implementation.

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: