STRATEGIC INITIATIVE COORDINATOR

<table style="height: 17px; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #4373BA" border="1"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 17px"> <td style="width: 100%; height: 17px"> <div class="job-header"> <h1 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 24pt;="" color:="" #ffffff"="">DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY</span></h1> <h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><em><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #FFFFFF">Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. <br><br>DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.<br><br>DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.</span></em></span></h2> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 24pt; font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><strong>STRATEGIC INITIATIVE COORDINATOR</strong></span></h3> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Job Location:</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <h4 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 14pt"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"="">Division of Business Services</span></span></h4> <h4 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"="">Office of Business Transformation<br>1789 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85007</span></span></span></h4> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Posting Details:</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <h4 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Salary: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 <br></span></span></h4> <h4 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Grade: 23<br></span></span></h4> <h4 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Closing Date: July 10, 2026</span></span></h4> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Job Summary:</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">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 <a href="https://des.az.gov/">des.az.gov</a> or click on the link <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nik5MiXqOV8">here</a> to view the ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? Would you like the opportunity to have a direct impact on operational improvements that eliminate wasted resources, allowing more direct investment in the betterment of the lives of Arizonans across the state?</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">The Division of Business Services - Office of Business Transformation (DBS-OBT) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Strategic Initiative Coordinator. Under the direction of the Project Office Manager, this role will be responsible for leading long-term projects of considerable complexity, supporting the division. In doing so, the incumbent may lead and manage staff and/or resources supporting breakthrough projects designed to identify, develop, and implement broad-scale changes that improve outcomes for Arizonans and the quality and efficiency of government. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">This position directs or assists in directing multi-program design, integration, evaluation, and improvement, and leads projects to meet the needs of the Division and Department's high-priority initiatives. This position supports strategic development efforts and ensures that leadership and program/project teams have a comprehensive view of multiple concurrent projects, many of which involve cross-functional teams and varying deadlines.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">This position may involve travel to meet the needs of identified projects and understand business conditions. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">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 State's 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.</span></p> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Job Duties:</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Lead long-term and complex projects of considerable difficulty supporting the program’s engagement within the Division of Business Services</span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">(DBS), and support other cross-functional initiatives.</span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Supervise, lead, and manage staff and resources supporting breakthrough projects designed to identify, develop, and implement broad-scale </span><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">changes and improvements.</span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Researches, plans, convenes, facilitates, coaches, and manages projects to meet the needs of the Division and Department's high-priority initiatives. This may involve traveling to off-site locations to facilitate the projects.</span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Coordinate a portfolio of projects, including communicating responsibilities and status, identifying risk, and promoting success through collaborative strategies.<br></span></li> </ul> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Knowledge of:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Principles and practices of administration with special reference to organization, management, and continuous improvement</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Change management<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Research strategies and tools</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Project management tools and best practices principles</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, project management applications, community resources, and social service system</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Business operations with shared service alignments</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Skilled in:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Excellent communications (oral and written) skills; public speaking</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Expressing ideas and information concisely at all levels of the organization</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Establishing, developing, and maintaining positive, productive relationships with individuals with and without a direct reporting relationship</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Motivating groups toward common goals</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Critical thinking and problem-solving skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Innovative, creative thinking</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Self-motivation</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Teamwork/Team Building</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Leadership</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Facilitation</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Training</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Data gathering, analysis, and reporting</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Ability to:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Direct comprehensive program design, integration, evaluation, and improvement</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Complete complex analytical work</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Create project plans, conduct comprehensive coordination</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Proactively manage and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders and shareholders</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Prioritize and communicate to key leaders</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Take responsibility and function under minimal supervision</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Accommodate flexibility and adapt to changing priorities in daily work</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Understand organizational dynamics, navigate expertly, and achieve success in a consensus-driven, team-oriented environment, working with a wide range of people</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Learn/apply the techniques and principles of the Arizona Management System, including process improvement techniques and tools to drive improvement <br></span></li> </ul> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Selective Preference(s):</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">The ideal candidate for this position will have:</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Three years of experience in one or more of the functions related to duties of this class;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">a Master's degree in business or public administration from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience. <br></span></span></li> </ul> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Pre-Employment Requirements:</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business. The following requirements apply:</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Driver’s License Requirements: Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s 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.) R2-10-207.11).</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).</span></span></p> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4; height: 17px" border="1"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 17px"> <td style="width: 100%; height: 17px"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Benefits:</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">10 paid holidays per year</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Paid vacation and sick time</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Deferred compensation plan</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Wellness plans</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Tuition Reimbursement</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Stipend Opportunities</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Infant at Work Program<br></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt"><em><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">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.</span></em></span></span></p> <p><em><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program <a title="Paid Parental Leave Pilot Program" href="https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our <a href="https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">benefits page</a></span></em></p> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Retirement</span>:</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">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.<br><br>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.</span></span></p> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Contact Us:</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Shawn Morrison at (623) 271-2117 or email <a href="mailto:shmorrison@azdes.gov">shmorrison@azdes.gov</a>.<br><br>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 Shawn Morrison at (623) 271-2117 or email <a href="mailto:shmorrison@azdes.gov">shmorrison@azdes.gov</a>. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.</span></span></span></p> </div>