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Arizona Department of Economic Security · 1 day ago

SENIOR POLICY ANALYST

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

5+ years exp

Arizona Department of Economic Security is dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. They are seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to conduct legal research, participate in strategic policy development, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Lead policy development and revision projects by gathering information from agency subject matter experts, stakeholders, and other relevant entities

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 high-profile policy issues

Serve as the DES Arizona Open Meeting Law Coordinator and ensure that DES staff supporting State boards and commissions comply with Open Meeting Law requirements

Ensure strict adherence to significant tracking and compliance requirements regarding Arizona Open Meeting Laws

Qualification

Legal researchPolicy developmentResearchAnalysisProject managementWritten communicationGuidance on policyVerbal communicationTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree 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

Knowledge of principles and practice of law, as applied to policy making in Arizona

Knowledge of principles and practices of research, planning, and analysis

Knowledge of concepts of policy development and design

Skills in research and policy analysis

Skills in project management

Skills in written and verbal communication of complex issues

Ability to accept, organize, and prioritize direction from various points of contact

Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as a team member

Ability to review and provide guidance on policy and procedure development

Ability to communicate complex ideas and prepare and present information to diverse audiences

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

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