CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 3

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 3

Job Location:

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details

Salary: $54,000.00 - $56,000.00

Grade: 20

Closing Date: April 7, 2025

Job Summary

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 Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Contracts Management Specialist 3. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services empower individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, healthy, and meaningful lives.

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 a close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

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.

Job Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducts extensive research into federal & state laws, regulations, policies and procedures, contract requirements; reads, studies & interprets federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to administration of Division contracts. Provides clarification and citations for contract violations, resolves problems, and makes decisions based on contract requirements, by following DDD policy, and input from management.
• Evaluates responses submitted by contractors to the Division and assesses compliance with contract requirements. Creates documents that interpret, explain, and enforce the requirements for contracting with the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
• Gathers, receives, and tracks documents and information required in the process of confirming contract compliance or contract action; conducts & confirms background checks; inputs data; improve processes and procedures related to contracts. Develops manuals related to contract compliance and administration; trains DDD and contractor personnel on contract-related topics.
  
  

Knowledge In

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• State laws/statutes, including Title 36 of Arizona Revised Statutes and Title 6, Chapter 6 of the Arizona Administrative Code.
• Policies and Procedures for the Arizona Department Economic Security (ADES)/Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
• Title XIX, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS).
  
  

Skills In

• Concept design, planning, development and maintenance of documents, forms and service specifications.
• Interpersonal relations applied to communications between DDD and other organization personnel, agencies and services providers.
• Negotiation, problem resolution, decision making, listening, logical and creative reasoning.
  
  

Ability To

• Work independently and collectively with colleagues and team members.
• Multi-task, prioritize, and organize large quantities of work.
• Be detail oriented, highly accurate and a critical thinker.
  
  

Selective Preference(s)

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• At least 2 years work experience in human services, public administration, legal research, or related field with an emphasis on contracting for human services. Full proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & Google experience with databases is highly desirable. Experience negotiating and interpreting various contracting concepts is preferred as well as project management, research, and analysis.
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

• 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 operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• 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.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment /Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
  
  

Benefits

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.

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 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.

Contact Us

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Wendy Browning at 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.