Strategy Data Analyst
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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
Child and Community Services Division (CCSD)
1789 West Jefferson Street Phoenix Arizona 85007
Salary: $80000 $90000
Grade: 23
Closing Date: April 15. 2025
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; or click on the link here to view Our DES video. Come Join the DES Team!
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 Divisions continuous learning and growth strategies. This includes building out approaches that connect data and insights with decisionmaking 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 departments 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 States 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.
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 highquality 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 evidencebased 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 privatesector partners.
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
Indepth 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
This ideal candidate for this position will have:
Bachelors 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 highquality written products required with experience in qualitative or quantitative data or covering topics related to government. A Masters degree or higher may substitute for 1 year of professional work experience.
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: Drivers License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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. R210207.11.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the abovementioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Affordable medical dental life and shortterm disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and longterm disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
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 fulltime or parttime 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 pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the LongTerm Disability (LTD) program after a 27week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for lifelong income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of taxdeferred 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.
For questions about this career opportunity please contact us ator
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 contactingor Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
