DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 3

Job Location:

Address:  Division of Developmental Disabilities
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $54,000.00 - $56,000.00 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: November 2, 2025 

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 to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Contracts Management Specialist 3. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services empower individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, healthy, and meaningful lives.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or a close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

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 employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and 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:
• Conducts extensive research into federal & state laws, regulations, policies and procedures, contract requirements; reads, studies & interprets federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to administration of Division contracts. Provides clarification and citations for contract violations, resolves problems, and makes decisions based on contract requirements, by following DDD policy, and input from management.
• Evaluates responses submitted by contractors to the Division and assesses compliance with contract requirements. Creates documents that interpret, explain, and enforce the requirements for contracting with the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
• Gathers, receives, and tracks documents and information required in the process of confirming contract compliance or contract action; conducts & confirms background checks; inputs data; improve processes and procedures related to contracts. Develops manuals related to contract compliance and administration; trains DDD and contractor personnel on contract-related topics.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:
• State laws/statutes, including Title 36 of Arizona Revised Statutes and Title 6, Chapter 6 of the Arizona Administrative Code.
• Policies and Procedures for the Arizona Department Economic Security (ADES)/Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
• Title XIX, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS).
Skills in:
• Concept design, planning, development and maintenance of documents, forms and service specifications.
• Interpersonal relations applied to communications between DDD and other organization personnel, agencies and services providers.
• Negotiation, problem resolution, decision making, listening, logical and creative reasoning.
Ability to:
• Work independently and collectively with colleagues and team members.
• Mu