[Hiring] Financial Analyst 2 @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizona 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 that are committed to service, community, and teamwork.

The Department of Economic Security, Financial Services Administration (FSA), is seeking an experienced, analytical, and detail-oriented Financial Analyst 2. In this role, you will hold primary responsibility for:

• Financial forecasting
• Variance analysis
• Federal reporting
• Fiscal monitoring across high-profile agency programs

As a core member of the team, you will:

• Prepare advanced fiscal reports
• Analyze complex spending trends
• Evaluate the fiscal impact of proposed legislation
• Execute critical cost-benefit and break-even analyses
• Serve as the primary financial liaison between FSA and programmatic leadership
• Collaborate closely with key external stakeholders including the Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC)

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration (with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, or Economics) from an accredited college or university
• 1-5 years of demonstrated experience with governmental accounting, state budget systems, and federal grant reporting is highly preferred

Requirements

• 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
• Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency’s 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)

Benefits

• 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.

Contact Us

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact [email protected] .

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 [email protected] . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.