DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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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.

DEPUTY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

Job Location:

Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)
Finance and Business Operations Administration
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $105,600.14 

Grade: 25

Closing Date: 11/5/2025

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 Aging and Adult Services, seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Deputy Business Administrator with the Finance and Business Operation Administration. DAAS supports at-risk Arizonans to meet their basic needs and to live safely, with dignity and independence. Services and programs reach a diverse population of Arizonans.

The Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) Deputy Business Administrator works under the Division's Business Administrator to provide high-level leadership and direction to execute financial, operational, and strategic initiatives for the Division. This position is responsible for directing the operations, logistics, and strategic initiatives of multiple teams. These teams' areas of focus are budget and fund accounting, operations forecasting and planning, and facilities management.

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:

• Assist with oversight & management of Division's accounting, finance, data analytics, information and reporting; A/P; purchasing & facilities.
• Work closely with Fiscal/Finance Manager to analyze performance of procurement activities against various procurement indicators.
• Plan, organize and assign work, establish priorities, & assure realistic completion schedules are developed, documented & communicated to all stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor staff towards a continuous improvement culture that fosters daily improvement involving all team members.
• Assist with recognizing, managing, and mitigating risk; monitor any open legal issues involving the Division that affect the delivery of services, construct and monitor reliable control systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
• Work measurement methods, motivation of employees and effective communication
• Requirements, characteristics and cultural environment required for team to operate effectively
• Principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government and financial accounting
• Internal control structures and fiscal management

Skills in:
• Strong facilitation and active listening skills.
• Oral and written communication
• Analysis, interpretation and communication of financial data
• Supervision including interpersonal skills and imparting knowledge to others

Ability to:
• Be hands-on with integrity and desire to work in a dynamic, mission driven
• Summarize, analyze and interpret large amounts of complex information
• Plan, coordinate, analyze, and establish priorities across multiple assignments
• Develop effective operating procedures