PROGRAM PROJECT SPECIALIST 2

PROGRAM PROJECT SPECIALIST 2

• 542306
• PHOENIX
• DEPT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
• Full-time
• Closing at: Aug 24 2026 - 23:55 MST

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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.

PROGRAM PROJECT SPECIALIST 2

Job Location:

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

4000 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Posting Details:

Salary: $50,000.00 - $52,000.00

Grade: 19

Closing Date: August 24, 2026

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 Program Project Specialist 2. 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.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Acts as the Program Monitoring liaison between the vendor and the Division, sends all related correspondence, tracks the status of Corrective Action Plans, reviews and approves all plans and supporting documentation. Research historical data, build timelines and dispositions regarding Vendor performance and technical assistance provided by the Division.
• Completes tracking as needed for AHCCCS Deliverables, completes schedules and ensures accurate documentation on final reports.
• Provides Technical Assistance to Vendors and Division Staff regarding programmatic and contractual issues. Conduct on-site technical assistance reviews with vendors. Coordinate and facilitate technical assistance sessions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• Division regulatory requirements and AHCCCS contractual requirements.
• Service specifications and service delivery sites.
• Qualified Vendor process and contractual requirements.

Skills in:

• Utilizing web-based applications, (e.g., Microsoft Tools, Google Suite, Word, Excel, and FOCUS) to manipulate and present data.
• Oral and written communication.
• Conflict resolution.

Ability to:

• Determine priorities, coordinate projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Conduct research with minimal supervision.
• Compile, analyze and interpret data for report preparation.

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• A minimum of two (2) years professional experience working with people with developmental disabilities which includes one (1) year of experience monitoring residential settings.

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).
• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
• Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1968 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• 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
• 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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave 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.