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ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

1700 West Washington

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Annual Salary Range: $72,000 - $75,000

Grade: 01

This position will remain open until filled

The Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) is looking for a highly motivated, self-starter with excellent facilitation, communication, and organizational skills to fill the role of Strategic Planning Analyst.

The Strategic Planning Analyst will work closely with state agency and Governor’s office staff to implement a person-centered, collective-impact approach to strategic planning designed to accelerate progress and make a significant impact on the issues facing Arizona.

The Strategic Planning Analyst will report to the Statewide Strategic Planner and be responsible for:

• Attend strategic planning prep-sessions, as needed, providing notes and/or follow-up actions to Statewide Strategic Planner Facilitate and/or support agency strategic planners in completing components of the strategic plan when assigned

• Attend and support the Strategic Planning Community of Practice (SP COP). Note: SP COP brings strategic planners from across the state together for professional development, resource sharing, and problem-solving

• Serve as a resource to agencies on the strategic planning process, providing clarification on deliverables and Governor’s office expectations

• In collaboration with the Statewide Strategic Planner, provide ongoing communication on key strategic planning updates

• Verify and manage deliverable submissions and providing periodic reports and communication on agency status

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster trust and respect, including creating friendly and collaborative working relationships with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once in a high-stakes and fast-paced environment

• Ability to proactively communicate with manager on issues pertaining to work deliverables and individual capacity

• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds

• Excellent discretion and judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality

• Experience in State government or representing executive agencies is a plus

• Knowledge and/or and experience with of the aspects of “collective-impact”

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience in goal setting, process improvement, data management, and/or facilitation

• Strong commitment to the mission and priorities of the Administration

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.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at agonzalez@az.gov for assistance