Office of the Director (OOD)
Governance and Innovation Administration (GIA)
1789 West Jefferson Street Phoenix Arizona 85007

Salary: $80000.00

Grade: 23

Closing Date: 01/20/2026

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The Department of Economic Security Office of the Director (OOD) / Governance and Innovation Administration (GIA) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Rules Coordinator. Under the general direction of the Deputy Rules Administrator this position is responsible for high-level work of considerable complexity in the planning organizing coordinating and evaluating the effectiveness of projects related to the development writing and promulgation of Department rules. This role provides leadership training and technical assistance to the Department regarding drafting and preparation of administrative rules and reports. Assists in the development of agency rulemaking documents and statutorily required reports in compliance with the Arizona Administrative Procedures Act. Assists in the development of processes and procedures for implementing Department rulemaking and day-to-day administration of the Governance and Innovation Administration (GIA) Rules Unit.

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 coordinating planning organizing implementing and evaluating projects related to the development drafting and promulgation of DES rules in compliance with the Arizona Administrative Procedures Act.
Serve as a team leader for the DES Rules Unit and provide general direction and guidance to the Rules Analysts.
Support the creation and maintenance of standard work and assist with developing tools and procedures for the administration.
Provide training and guidance to staff regarding aspects of rulemaking including drafting and editing rules as well as adhering to rulemaking procedures.
Coordinating agency reports are statutorily required including a five-year review report and regulatory agenda.
Regularly review Title 6 of the Arizona Administrative Code to identify opportunities to eliminate redundant out of date or unnecessary rules.
Interact with other agencies members of the public personnel and public groups and attend proceedings and public hearings.

Knowledge of:
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 includes 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.
Statutes rules and policies that apply to the Department and its Divisions.
Federal state and local government organization and procedures.
Google Workspace presentation email Internet and other appropriate software.

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.
Interpretation of complex federal and state laws regulations rules and policies.
Project management organization prioritization and time management skills.
Interpersonal and public speaking skills.
Planning logistics and time frames solving problems and making sound independent decisions.
Evaluating synthesizing and presenting information.

Ability to:
Communicate complex issues clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
Conduct analysis and logical reasoning; identify high-priority issues consistent with Department goals.
Prioritize and organize complicated tasks within statutorily prescribed deadlines.
Work effectively with all levels of personnel and external partners clients community partners and members of federal state and local government.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

Bachelors or masters degree in business or public administration Public Policy Law Political Science or related field.

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a leadership managerial or technical position with a focus on human services policy and program design and implementation.

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).

If this position requires 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.

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 contact Shannon Anguiano at (text or call) 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 (text or call) or email Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.