Entry Level Policy Analyst Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Under the direction of the Financial Analyst III in the DCS Budget Office, this position serves as an entry level (0-2 years experience) position that is assigned to one or more specialized/smaller level programs. The analyst performs detailed fiscal analysis for all assigned area and serves as the primary point of contact for their assigned programs. The position prepares a variety of fiscal and operating reports and completes assignments in a timely manner with a quality work product.

• Enters budget and expenditure correction documents in AFIS. Comprehends budget and grant AFIS system information. Understands DCS chart of account elements and create pivot tables with assistance of senior analysts.
  
• Supports the Financial Analyst II and III developing the annual budget request by compiling historical expenditure data and entering it in Budget Development System.
  
• Compiles expenditure, appropriation, and obligations data to monitor financial information. Meets with Senior Financial Analysts to help interpret gathered financial information and review expenditure trends, anticipated needs for assigned smaller level DCS programs.
  
• Monitors and research expenditures for the purpose of understanding fiscal position and assist senior analysts in preparing reports for assigned programs.
  
• Assist preparing reports and budget materials for meeting with the budget leadership.
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:

• Governmental accounting and fiscal principles
  
• Budgeting, analysis, financial reporting, and project accounting
  
• Transparency with regards to data/facts
  
• Financial modeling and analytical skills for budgeting and forecasting combined with an attention to detail
  
• Office practices and procedures
  

Skills in:

• Excellent verbal, written (including highly visual PowerPoint skills), and interpersonal communications skills
• Quantitative analysis
  
• Problem solving
  
• Analysis of financial data
  

Ability to:

• Demonstrate a high degree of analytical skills
  
• Process competence and business acumen in order to drive creation and maintenance of value-added dashboards, cyclic financial processes and actionable reports
  
• Define, implement, document and adhere to policies and procedures
  

BS/BA Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field OR 2 years of related experience in a Finance capacity.

Analytical experience is a plus.

The ability to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry.

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: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
  
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  
• 10 paid holidays per year
  
• Vacation time accrued at 4:00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  
• Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
  
• Deferred compensation plan
  
• Wellness plans
  

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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV.   Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.  Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at recruiting@azdcs.gov.  The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.