Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)
Address: 1789 West Jefferson Street Phoenix Arizona 85007

Salary: $78100.00 / Annually

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 6/12/2026

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The Operations Supervisor is responsible for all strategic operational decisions within the division related to facilities fleet purchasing forecasting operational management and vendor relationships. This position will supervise staff responsible for the day-to-day operations of this assigned administration ensuring all operational activities are completed and payments are reconciled and paid within approved time frames. As well as providing leadership technical assistance and training to staff reviewing all operational costs forecasting operational spending and future funding needs and ensuring spending and payments aligning with available fund sources and division strategic plans.

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:

Provide leadership technical assistance review work and ensure accuracy of the products produced by a team of professional-level.
Oversee all division purchasing activities including P-Card purchases ensuring payments are made within required time frames & adhere to procurement regulations and standards.
Liaise and develop relationships with all vendors and act as final authority resolving billing delays and issues and oversee processing of central registry requests related to APS.
Research analyze evaluate develop findings and make recommendations involving complex budget and financial management issues and work with management designing projects reviewing costs and approving projects and ensure all facility projects remain within allotted budget and completed within project deadlines.

Knowledge of:
Principles concepts practices methods and techniques of government accounting including federal funding and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Principles and practices of administration with special reference to organization fiscal management and budgetary control
Statistical analysis theory business and financial operations
Understanding of the requirements characteristics and cultural environment required for teams to operate effectively

Skill in:
Oral and written communication of complex concepts
Financial data including forecasts and projections
Development and organization of work plans and setting workflow priorities
Using computer software packages (i.e. Excel Word Access Google Suite etc.)

Ability to:
Be an innovative strategic thinker and leader who is involved in the management team
Interact with a diverse audience on a professional level
Facilitate groups and lead meetings with executive-level positions
Motivate manage direct and supervise professional staff

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
Candidate must have a bachelors degree in accounting finance economics or business administration AND 3 years experience dealing with complex financial issues; OR
1 year as a Financial Analyst 2 OR
2 years as a Financial Analyst 1 in AZ state government.
Supervisory experience is desirable.

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.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).
Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
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

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
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

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 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 Brenda Cruz at or

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