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

Salary: $105600.14

Grade: 25

Closing Date: 11/5/2025

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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 Divisions 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 departments 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 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:

Assist with oversight & management of Divisions 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 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

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

Requires a Bachelors degree in accounting finance economics business public administration or related field and 3 years of experience managing budget/finances of a complex organization; OR
1 year as a Financial Analyst 3 in Arizona State Govt. Supervisory experience is required. Two years of additional work experience noted above substitutes for the bachelors degree.

In-state travel may be 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).
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.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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.

For questions about this career opportunity please call Brenda Vega at or email

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 Brenda Vega at or email Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.