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.

FINANCIAL ANALYST 2

Job Location:

DIVISION OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (DTS)
1400 WEST WASHINGTON STREET PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007

Posting Details:

SALARY: $61,591-$67,101

GRADE: 21

CLOSING DATE: MAY 21, 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 to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Technology Services (DTS), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Financial Analyst 2. The primary duties will be responsible for all forecasting, analysis, and monitoring of division budget and spending. This includes preparing various advanced fiscal and operating reports involving detailed analysis of financial outlooks, spending trends, staffing levels, and other comprehensive analyses, preparing project cost analyses, as well as cost benefit and break-even analyses. This position provides financial expertise to division and programmatic leadership and to external partners, such as the Financial Services Administration (FSA), on financial and budget matters pertaining to DTS, including budget, cash management, reconciliation, compliance with state and federal regulations, forecasts, and monitoring. This position will serve with minimal guidance, as it leads team and administration-wide trainings, coordinates cross-team initiatives, and performs ad-hoc analyses with quick turnaround.

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:

Function as single point of contact between the Business Management Office (BMO) and FSA support team, providing guidance and customer support. Attend formal and informal meetings to ensure proper knowledge of DTS projects and adequate communication with division personnel. Prepare appropriate materials for those meetings
Research and analyze expenditure and revenue trends for the purpose of reporting fiscal position, preparing external and internal reports, and preparing forecasts with minimal supervision.
Identify, research, review, analyze, and establish possible impacts of proposed technology projects and initiatives.
Develop and maintain fiscal summary information and resource information for division, including data such as forecasting and historical spending patterns. Prepare in-depth cost-benefit analyses and break-even analyses with minimal supervision.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Governmental accounting and fiscal principles
Advanced budget and state legislative process
Principles and practices of business administration, including organization theory and management
Fiscal management, budgetary control, and statistical analysis and theory
Report writing techniques; and general office practices and procedures

Skills In:

Advanced oral and written communications
Initiating expenditure corrections, journal vouchers, and cash receipts
Computer utilization
Analysis and interpretation of financial data
Time and process management
Problem solving

Ability to:

Absorb and retain large amounts of data.
Organize and prioritize projects to meet deadlines
Evaluate complex problems and issues, and formulate viable solutions
Develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels
Write and speak with clarity
Interact professionally with organizational staff, leadership and varying levels
Write reports
Interpret and comprehend rules, identify issues and provide resolution to issues

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration with a specialization in accounting, finance or economics from an accredited college or university.

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. 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
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

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.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page here.

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 email 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 OODHRStaffing@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.