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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 Financial Operations - Financial Services Administration (DFO-FSA) is seeking a current student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or Political Science from an accredited college or university to join our team as a Finance Intern. In this role you will build on your existing knowledge in the areas of Financial Operations and Financial Services within State Government. The additional experience gained from a successful tenure will act as the basis for a career in Finance both in Public and Private sectors.

The Intern within the Financial Services Administration is assigned to one or more programs under the direction of a Senior Managing Analyst and prepares a variety of fiscal and operating reports, performing detailed fiscal and budget analysis, and serves as primary contact for the assigned program. The Intern provides assistance to Department and programmatic management staff, communicating with Federal and other grantors on financial matters pertaining to assigned programs. With direction from the Senior Managing Analyst, the Intern may provide financial expertise to the Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, and the Legislature.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (two days per week in the office/hoteling), 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, 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:

• Assists in developing and maintaining fiscal summary and resource information for assigned areas, including data such as caseload statistics, historical funding patterns, and fund sources.
  
• Assists in tracking proposed or pending Federal and State legislation, providing updates on the status of legislation, and coordinating Department responses for the Legislature and the Governor's Office on possible impacts of policy changes or funding modifications.
  
• Researches and analyzes expenditures, revenue, and caseload trends to prepare external and internal reports and presentations and financial forecasts.
  
• Attend formal and informal meetings to ensure proper knowledge of assigned programs and adequate communication with programmatic personnel
  

Knowledge of:

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

Skilled in:

• Oral, written, and presentation communications
  
• Initiating expenditure corrections, journal vouchers, and cash receipts within automated systems; analysis and interpretation of financial data
  
• Computer and software utilization
  

Ability to:

• Write and speak with clarity; schedule and prioritize assignments;
  
• Perform difficult analytic work; monitor appropriations, revenues, and expenditures; write reports; develop Access databases;
  
• Prepare and review Federal reports for grants applicable to assigned programs;
  
• Serve on cross-team task groups as needed
  

The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Currently be considered a Senior (having completed at least 90 credit hours) or will attain the level of Senior within the next 3-6 months.
  

• Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or Political Science from an accredited college or university.
  
  • Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
    
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as a function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements will apply:
  • 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).

This position does not offer any benefits.

This position does not offer or participate in a retirement plan.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Shawn Morrison at 623-271-2117 or by email at shmorrison@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 DBS-DFO Human Resources at 623-271-2117 or by email at shmorrison@azdes.gov or at dbsdfohr@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.