Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $61,000.00 - $67,500.00 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: December 30, 2025

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 that 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, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Policy Analyst. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● Develops/drafts policy and procedures with SMEs, Division staff, and Executive Management to ensure compliance with AHCCCS contract/policy and Federal and State regulations . Assist w/dissemination of information to personnel. Participate in policy and procedure implementation work-groups. Assisting DDD functional areas in structuring implementation of DDD policies and procedures.
● Analyzing/compiling information from various sources, including, Federal and local law and regulations in order to prepare reports, or utilize in various work activities and determine their impact on Division policy and procedures. Compares data from several sources to assure accuracy of technical specifications, rules, or other technical documents using judgment and relying upon considerable knowledge of the subject matter.
● Assisting with and coordinating the needs for policy and procedure in the context of large scale projects within DDD. Communicating and coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders, tracking development of policies and procedures, compiling information received from sources.
● Confers with management, staff, and stakeholders and attends meetings to determine the most effective and efficient method of incorporating Federal and State rules and regulations into policy, and to develop new or improve existing policies and procedures in order to agree on decisions and clarify information and resolve common barriers.
● Provides training to direct care staff on medically-related subjects. Assists with policy and procedure development. Promotes a positive team atmosphere.
● Facilitate workgroups and the PRT at the direction of the Policy Manager. Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts, and participate in annual and special projects of the Division including Annual Policy Review and Operational Reviews.

Knowledge in:
● Division of Developmental Disabilities and its purpose, program and services, functional areas, and policies and processes.
● AHCCCS Medicaid ALTCS programs, services, policies, and processes.
● Applicable federal and state statutes, legal codes, rules, regulations, and executive orders, and departmental policies and procedures.
● Principles and practices of research, planning and analysis.
Skills In:
● Oral and written communication.
● Research and policy analysis.
● Interpersonal workplace relationships.
● Development of policy to meet diverse needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to:
● Work independently, take direction from multiple sources, initiate work activities, interpret and organize large volumes of information and data.
● Write clear, concise, and accurate reports.
● Communicate complex ideas and prepare and present information to diverse audiences in person and virtually.
● Accept, organize and prioritize direction from various points of contact.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
● Two (2) or more years experience writing policy or, Three (3) or more years experience as a technical writer, or experience editing policy or legal documents and knowledge of the ACOM, and A.R.S in relation to the division.

● Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to Driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operated a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) (R2-10-201.11).
● 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).

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

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 Wendy Browning at 480-273-9918 or wbrowning@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 contacting wbrowning@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.