FINANCIAL ANALYST 1

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

ASRS retirement benefits

10 paid holidays per year

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental Leave — Up to 12 weeks

Job summary

Department of Economic Security is seeking a Financial Analyst 1 in Phoenix to prepare fiscal and operating reports, perform complex financial analyses, monitor budgets, and provide financial expertise to program management and grantors. The role supports annual, monthly, and ad hoc reporting and requires strong accounting knowledge and analytical skills.

The position may offer remote work within Arizona and requires adherence to state and federal regulations, with duties including budgeting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or business administration with a specialty in accounting, finance or economics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fiscal summary information for assigned areas, including funding sources and historical funding patterns.
• Research and analyze expenditure and revenue trends to inform forecasting and reports.
• Determine funding needs and initiate transactions including transfers, drawdowns, deposits, vouchers, expenditures and encumbrances.
• Identify impacts of proposed or pending federal/state legislation, policy changes, or funding modifications.
• Attend meetings to ensure knowledge of assigned program and coordinate with divisional personnel.
• Complete assigned daily and monthly functions.

Skills

Oral & Written Communication

Analytics & Problem-Solving

Financial Data Interpretation

Computer-Based Systems

Organization & Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or business administration

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona. DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

FINANCIAL ANALYST 1

Child and Community Services Division (CCSD)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $36,779 - $56,101 Annually

Grade: 19

Closing Date: October 5, 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 the ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Child and Community Services Division (CCSD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Financial Analyst 1. This individual in this position is responsible for preparing a variety of fiscal and operating reports. Performs complex financial, fiscal, and/or economic analyses and cost analyses. Monitors budget utilization, revenues, and expenditures. Provides financial expertise to department and program management and to federal and other grantors, including budgeting, cash management, reconciliation, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Develop and present financial reports on an annual, monthly, and ad hoc basis. Identify, research, and analyze possible impacts of proposed or pending federal and State legislation, policy changes, or funding modifications. Will act as a point of contact for the Finance and Accounting Unit and serve cross-team task groups as necessary.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely in Arizona only based on the department's business needs and continued meeting of expected performance measures. Noout-of-state remote work.

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 can work remotely from home, 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 not limited to:

• Develop and maintain fiscal summary information for assigned areas, including data such as funding sources, historical funding patterns, caseload statistics, etc.
• Research and analysis of expenditure and revenue trends for the purpose of reporting fiscal position, preparing external and internal reports, and preparing forecasts.
• Determine funding needs of assigned program and initiate transactions including transfers, drawdowns, deposits, payment vouchers, expenditure corrections, encumbrances and modifications.
• Identify, research, review, analyze and establish possible impacts of proposed or pending federal and State legislation, policy changes, or funding modifications for assigned areas.
• Attend formal and informal meetings to ensure proper knowledge of assigned program and adequate communication with divisional personnel.
• Complete assigned daily and/or monthly functions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

• Governmental accounting and fiscal principles.
• Principles and practices of administration with special reference to organization, fiscal management and
• budgetary control.
• Statistical analysis and theory, report writing techniques, office practices and procedures.

Skills In:

• Excellent Oral and written communication.
• Analytics and problem-solving skills.
• Analysis and interpretation of complex financial data.
• Utilization of computer-based systems and software.
• Organization, prioritization, and multitasking to complete varying assignments and deadlines.

Ability to:

• Learn and apply increasingly complex concepts, policies, and procedures; problem resolution.
• Acquire knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices in government organization, budgeting, and fiscal control.
• Acquire knowledge of federal, state, and local programs, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Acquire knowledge of federal funding accounting principles and practices in administration of programs.

Selective Preference(s)

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or business administration with a specialty in accounting, finance or economics from an accredited college or university; OR a Master of Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field such as accounting, finance, or economics from an accredited college or university.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• A valid Level One Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-2758.07 in order to work with children or vulnerable adults.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).

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.

Retirement

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 lifelong 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.

Contact Us

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact me by email at [e-mail].
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 [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Advertised: 29 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Oct 2026 US Mountain Standard Time