Job 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.

Strategy Data Analyst

Job Location:

Child and Community Services Division (CCSD)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

Grade: 23

Closing Date: April 15. 2025

Job Summary:

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Strategy Data Analyst. This position is responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of the Division’s continuous learning and growth strategies. This includes building out approaches that connect data and insights with decision-making, ultimately ensuring work is tied to clear and measurable results that advance Division strategic goals and objectives. The individual in this role is responsible for analyzing and synthesizing evidence and insights from existing projects and programs while also identifying and evaluating promising industry practices that enhances and advances these initiatives.


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:

• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, developing key insights to inform Division analysis and recommendations to improve government effectiveness.
• Support Division research, communications, and programmatic colleagues with timely, clearly communicated, and accurate data analysis.
• Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc data reports for Division leadership, contracted partners, and other key internal and external stakeholders.
• Author and deliver executive level reporting. Build and/or maintain operational dashboards and reporting suites to track, manage, and provide valuable insights on metrics and KPIs.
• Conceptualize and write or design high-quality products of varying length, complexity and style that convey research findings in a clear and compelling way.
• Produce reports, presentation decks, white papers and visuals that describe policy positions, research and data analysis findings and strategic recommendations for Division programs, partnerships, and collaborative efforts.
• Support Division strategic planning, program design and project implementation with research and analysis to uncover, document, or advance evidence-based approaches.
• Build productive and collaborative relationships with government stakeholders and partnering organizations, including a coalition of partners in the customer experience, public opinion, and good government community.
• Lead and participate in diverse project teams, often including external consultants and private-sector partners.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Considerable knowledge of DES, ADOA, programmatic rules, policies and procedures
• Considerable knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures and the principles and practices of public administration
• In-depth understanding of resources for program services across the department and how programs relate to one another
• Understanding of data relevant to DES or other government performance data
• Conflict resolution and mediation techniques

Skills In:

• Analyzing a variety of data, identifying problems and making decisions regarding concepts and best practices
• Analytical thinking and strategic problem solving
• Experience working with data visualization
• Proficiency in Excel and/or other data analysis platforms required
• Facilitating complex interdependent projects

Ability to:

• Read, comprehend, and analyze complex information and make recommendations based on the information
• Review and compile key data and metrics from existing data sources
• Maintain, manage, and analyze large volumes of program data from multiple sources
• Interpret raw data and/or information, quickly analyze, evaluate, and implement solutions to increase efficacy and efficiency for programs
• Read, comprehend, interpret and apply policy and procedures

Selective Preference(s):

This ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, economics, social science, political science or a related field and five to seven years of professional work experience producing high-quality written products required, with experience in qualitative or quantitative data or covering topics related to government. A Master’s degree or higher may substitute for 1 year of professional work experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• This position may require 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. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• 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).

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 long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• 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 additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us at 480-653-3041 or OODHRstaffing@azdes.gov.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 480-653-3041or OODHRStaffing@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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