Policy and Rules Administrator

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

Salary: $85,480 - $110,235
Grade: 25
Closing Date:
October 16, 2026

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 des.az.gov or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video.

Come Join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security, Office of the Director, Governance and Innovation Administration (GIA) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Policy Planning Manager. This position will serve as a Policy and Rules Administrator. This position is responsible for work of considerable complexity, internally and externally, at the programmatic and operational levels, for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, evaluating, and partnering with colleagues, leaders, customers, and federal, state and local stakeholders to develop, prioritize, and implement strategies around the overarching vision of improving client outcomes and employee engagement, modernizing Department governance and service delivery, and mitigating risk through policy and process efficiencies, innovations, and cross-divisional alignment.
The position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department’s 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, 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.

• Meet with Department leadership and external partners on a continuous basis to ensure programmatic issues are addressed and implemented appropriately in accordance with required laws and regulations. Responsible for coordination and senior level decision making related to program compliance and methods of operation and makes recommendations for corrective actions. Provide policy direction and oversight.
• Provide oversight and support of teams responsible for the development and continued maintenance of policy, ensuring effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the programs supported. Hire, evaluate, train, coach, discipline, and recommend dismissal of staff as necessary. Works with Human Resources to develop recruitment strategies that attract underrepresented candidates.
• Actively seek out best practices from other states and entities in order to better inform and innovate Department practices. Creatively seek waiver opportunities and alignment opportunities with federal and state laws, policies, procedures, and practices, in order to meet the Department’s goals in the most efficient manner possible.
• Strengthen relationships and collaboration with external partners and stakeholders to deliver training and support. Directs and…