Office of Inspector General (OIG)
1789 West Jefferson Phoenix Arizona 85007

Salary: $100744-$126500

Grade: 27

Closing Date: December 16 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!

The Department of Economic Security Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Deputy Assistant Director. This position is responsible for the day to day operations of the OIG provides progressive corrective action and exercises a high-level of independent action and decision making. This position is responsible for overseeing business operations of the division providing leadership for major changes in business practices and providing oversight of division development and maintenance. The Deputy Inspector General assists with the OIGs annual strategy deployment process: data analysis goal setting oversight of plan development and execution progress monitoring and countermeasure implementation. This position also oversees personnel actions recruitment performance plans and status reports. The Office of the Inspector General protects the integrity of DES programs and services from fraud waste and abuse provides security for all individuals at DES facilities and continuously strives to improve efficiency and effectiveness to better serve the citizens of Arizona.

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.

Directs and manages the daily operations of division. Plans organizes and manages the division and ensures division effectiveness regarding all administrative operational issues and services and works to develop and implement division policies and procedures.
Plans organizes directs and coordinates program goals objectives and strategies governing the statewide operations of the agency. Confer with the Assistant Director administrators and executive staff concerning division operations and responsibilities provide information advice and direction when appropriate.
Assists in providing policy direction to division operations. Reviews existing regulations and proposed legislation relating to DES programs in regard to their impact on the economy and efficiency of operations as well as the prevention and detection of fraud waste and abuse.
Manages continuous process improvement. Direct the annual strategic planning process for the division including development implementation and monitoring of goals objectives and strategies track and report on division progress in achieving performance goals and objectives.
Oversees the identification review and discussion of areas of deficiency risk and vulnerability within DES programs and contracts. Keeps the Inspector General informed of issues concerning fraud waste abuse mismanagement and compliance deficiencies related to Department programs and operations.
Provides guidance counsel and instruction to subordinate administrators on technical and administrative matters. Makes technical decisions on problems presented by subordinates. Administers personnel and affirmative action/EEO reviews and approves personnel actions grievance responses recruitment strategies and status reports.
Represents and acts as the Inspector General at numerous function related meetings; handles special projects and assignments in his/her absence.

Knowledge of:
Considerable knowledge of ADOA DES programmatic rules policies and procedures
Considerable knowledge of departmental rules regulations policies and procedures and the principles and practices of public administration
Practices and principles of budget development federal and state budgetary practices and strategic planning
Effective leadership and managerial practices and supervisory techniques
Personnel management techniques
Conflict resolution and mediation techniques

Skills In:
Work with executive leadership as well as division management
Excellent skills and ability in oral and written communication
Public speaking skills creating and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships
Fiscal data analysis evaluation and interpretation
Analyze a variety of data identify problems and make decisions regarding concepts
Analytical thinking and strategic problem solving
Facilitate complex interdependent projects
Time management
Strong leadership team building and negotiating skills
Leveraging and coordinating resources for cost effective services

Ability to:
Work with internal and external stakeholders read comprehend and analyze complex information and make recommendations base on that information
Inspire mentor and guide staff towards positive outcomes
Grasp the full scope of a project as well as its details
Direct the activities of professional staff engaged in monitoring and delivering program services
Interpret and apply complex federal and state laws and regulations.
Interpret raw data and/or information quickly analyze evaluate and implement solutions to increase efficacy and efficiency for programs
Exercise a high degree of discretion and independent judgement

A graduate degree in public administration social work law or related field and a minimum of four years of executive level professional management or administrative experience of human service programs working with diverse groups and stakeholders.

Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.12.) AND have an acceptable driving record for the last 39 months including no DUI suspension or revocations and less than 8 points on your license. If an Out of State Driver License was held within the last 39 months a copy of your MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) is required prior to driving for State Business. Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however mileage will be reimbursed.
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).

Because of the confidential sensitive nature of information handled successful completion of an Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) background check is required prior to receiving a job offer. 28 CFR 20.21(f)(4)(i)

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.