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Arizona Department of Economic Security · 1 day ago

POLICY ANALYST

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $67K/yr

3+ years exp

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. They are seeking a motivated Policy Analyst to draft and update administrative policies and procedures, monitor legislative changes, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and relevance of policies.

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Responsibilities

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 the impact of revisions on existing legislation

Report changes and provide status updates on administrative policies and procedures to executive management through a variety of channels and formats, such as email exchanges, in-person presentations, position papers, comparative analysis, and spreadsheets

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

Qualification

Policy developmentResearchAnalysisLegislation monitoringDatabase managementCommunication skillsTeam collaborationOrganizational skills

Required

Research, develop, draft, and update administrative policies and procedures with SMEs, Policy and Planning staff, and DES 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 the 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

Database updating and structuring

Principles and practices of research, planning, and analysis

Concepts of policy development and design

Development of policy to meet diverse needs of internal and external stakeholders

Coordinating and structuring complex concepts into understandable, cohesive, and effective formats

Accept, organize, and prioritize direction from various points of contact

Review and provide guidance on policy and procedure development

Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member

Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned 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

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)