AHCCCS

Address: 150 North 18th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85007

All AHCCCS Employees must reside within the state of Arizona.

Salary: $130,000 - $140,000

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: 32

This position will remain open until filled.

The Executive Consultant provides senior level leadership support to the agency's two Deputy Directors (DD). The role is responsible for preparing high-quality executive materials, managing agency policy development and review, tracking issues and action items across divisions, and representing the agency and DDs in various internal and external meetings.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Provides direct senior level leadership support to the agency's two Deputy Directors (DD) by managing priorities, coordinating activities, and ensuring timely follow-up on assignments and decisions. Tracks issues, deadlines, risks, and action items across multiple programs to ensure alignment with executive direction. Gathers, synthesizes, and evaluates information to support leadership decision-making.
• Represents the DDs and the agency in meetings, work-groups, and external engagements. Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal teams, partner organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders. Communicates executive priorities with clarity and professionalism.
• Drafts, reviews, and edits a wide range of executive-level documents, including briefings, reports, policy documents, correspondence, and presentations. Ensures all written materials meet high standards for accuracy, clarity, organization, and tone. Prepares summaries and recommendations for leadership based on collected data and analysis.
• Manages the development, review, revision, and implementation of agency policies. Ensures policies meet regulatory requirements and are clearly written, consistent, and accessible. Coordinates policy review cycles and engages subject-matter experts when needed.
• Supports cross-divisional initiatives to advance agency goals and improve internal processes. Identifies opportunities for operational improvements and recommends solutions. Provides logistical, analytical, and organizational support for special projects as delegated by the DDs.

Knowledge of:
• Government operations, administrative processes, and policy development
• Organizational management, executive support, and issue tracking
• Principles of professional writing and editing

Skills in:
• Exceptional writing, editing, reviewing, and technical communication -Stakeholder engagement and relationship building
• Critical thinking, analysis, and information synthesis
• Meeting facilitation and representation in executive settings
• Time management, organization, and prioritization

Ability to:
• Communicate complex information clearly and concisely
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Work with sensitive information using discretion and professionalism
• Build credibility and maintain effective working relationships
• Work independently with sound judgment and minimal direction

Arizona Driver's License.

Minimum:
• Bachelor’s degree, plus 10 or more years of related experience in a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Preferred:
• Master's degree in Public Administration, Policy, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience providing executive-level support, policy management, or strategic coordination. Experience working in a state agency or government environment. Experience drafting, managing, or implementing policy. Experience representing executives or leadership teams.

• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

• Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) AND have an acceptable driving record for the last 39 months including no DUI, suspension or revocations and less than 8 points on your license. If an Out of State Driver License was held within the last 39 months, a copy of your MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) is required prior to driving for State Business. Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintain valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed. 

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.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.