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.

BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Job Location:

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

Posting Details:

Salary: $45,000 - $54,760 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: April 26, 2026

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here     here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Community and Services Division, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Business Operations Specialist. This position will be responsible for work of considerable difficulty concerning the Division's business activities, including creating purchase requisitions, processing invoices, claim memos, payment vouchers, in-state and out-of-state travel requests, telecom and mobile device requests, fingerprinting invoices, facility reconfiguration, relocation, and furniture or build-out projects, and maintaining records for different business activities. Position assists in overseeing the use of Pcards and associated record keeping and reconciliation of financial transactions. Compiles data from Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) and other reports for analysis. Identifies problems and proposes solutions for all aspects of business operations. Supports and advises the Business Operations Administrator on key business issues, maintains Department standards and procedures, working across functions to facilitate internal communications, and ensures effective information flow regarding all aspects of work product and deliverables to business operations partners.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the department's needs and continual meetings 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, 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:

• Create, amend, & close purchase requisitions, including gathering and reviewing information in State contracts & agreements. Validate & reconcile receivers & invoices for payment; prepare claim memos & payment vouchers. Verify & submit requests for telecom & mobile devices & other IT-related equipment. Execute projects to define, develop & organize tasks involved in facility reconfiguration, relocation, & furniture & build-out projects.
• Acts as backup contact with the Department of Public Safety (DPS). Assists in coordinating the review of weekly fingerprinting invoices received from DPS with all DES divisions and the Financial Services Administration to ensure timely payment.
• Assists in overseeing the use of P-cards and associated recordkeeping and reconciliation of financial transactions. Requests for in-state and out-of-state travel according to guidelines outlined in the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM). Processes requests, maintains records of all transactions, and reconciles monthly billing statement.
• Identifies and analyzes issues and proposes solutions to streamline processes in all aspects of Business Operations. Provides recommendations for improvement in business workflows and processes. Updates policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of administration