Governance & Innovation Administration (GIA)
1789 West Jefferson Street Phoenix Arizona 85007

Salary: $75000

Grade: 22

Closing Date: November 11 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 ; 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 Governance & Innovation Administration (GIA) team as a Rules Analyst. This position performs duties of considerable difficulty in conducting legal research reviewing and editing new or proposed rules and providing technical assistance to Department staff involved in the preparation of proposed rules and developing agency rulemaking documents and reports in compliance with the Arizona Administrative Procedures Act.

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 StatesRemote 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:
Conducting legal research and analysis of complex matters that impact DES rules including federal and state laws regulations and legislation.
Preparing documents to support rulemaking and reporting packages including cover memos and moratorium exception requests rules package workbooks and other supporting documents.
Conducting meetings with Divisions to advance rulemaking.
Coordinating preparation of five-year review reports.
Providing technical assistance to DES staff related to rulemaking activities including reviewing and editing of drafts training Department staff and providing procedural and technical advice regarding rules.
Utilizing a visual management system to track data and progress ensuring transparencies within the Rules Unit.
Keeping the Deputy Rules Administrator informed of the status of current projects and elevating issues or potential issues for mitigation.
Conduct stakeholder input on rule-making packages.
Compiling and addressing stakeholder comments including assisting Divisions with necessary or desired changes to the proposed rules as a result of stakeholder comments.
Interacting with other State agencies members of the community DES program personnel/administration and public groups or bodies concerning various issues topics or problems affecting the DES rules.

Knowledge of:
The principles and practices of law as applied to rulemaking in Arizona.
The body of law and policy affecting DES operations and responsibilities.
The Rulemaking process including the requirements of the Arizona Administrative Procedures Act the principles and functions of management and the statutes rules and policies that apply to the Department and each of its divisions.

Skills In:
Writing and editing highly technical material to make complicated subject matter understandable to the public.
Research and comprehension of legal and regulatory issues.
Effective project management organization prioritization and time management skills.
Utilizing Google Workspace
Interpersonal communication and public speaking.

Ability to:
Think critically.
Analyze reason logically and use independent judgment.
Facilitate meetings.
Identify high priority issues and determine how to elevate to GIA leadership.
Organize and present complex information in a understandable format.
Understand and relay complex issues both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

This ideal candidate for this position will have:
Experience and/or education (Bachelors or advanced degree preferred) in the field of law government legislation and/or regulatory issues.
Training and/or experience in the rule-making process specifically the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
In-state travel is required. Drivers License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate 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.) R.11).

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
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
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 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 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 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.

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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 or Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.