DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)
Business Operations Administration
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $57,000 - $67,100  

Grade: 21

Closing Date: November 21, 2024

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 DES, Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Contract Management Coordinator. This position is responsible for the timeliness, accuracy, and quality of all aspects in managing division contract products, including but not limited to statewide agreements, contracts, and memorandums.

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.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Manage DCSS assigned contracting efforts that impact services statewide.
- Negotiate price and contract agreements, programs, or activities.
- Write contracts, memorandums, and agreements for relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Federal, State, local organizations, and individuals to ensure DCSS compliance with established contractual standards and reporting.
- Assist in drafting and coordinating division/administration-wide correspondence and communication on contracts and purchasing.

Knowledge of:
- Federal, State, Department, and Division laws, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to contracting.
- Federal, State, Department, and Division fiscal and accounting laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and budgetary processes pertaining to contracting.
- Procurement practices and contemporary service programs and delivery systems in public agencies.

Skills in:
- Applying principles and practices of contract/project management, research and analysis.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey a wide variety of information.
- Preparation and review of contract and legal documents.

Ability to:
- Interpret laws, rules, regulations, contracts, agreements and memos.
- Effectively manage contracts (award, management, monitoring, closure).
- Engage in verbal and written communication with internal staff, stakeholders, and partners; respond to internal and external inquiries with tact, diplomacy, accuracy, and timeliness.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- A Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, contract management, or other related fields. OR
- A minimum of two (2) years of procurement or contractual experience for the State of Arizona or the Private Sector.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred.

- 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.
- Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- 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 Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• 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
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

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

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.

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.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Jeremy Einwalter at (480) 640-8919 or JEinwalter@azdes.gov.

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 calling (602) 542-8900. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.