Program Analyst Jobs in Arizona
Program Analyst jobs in Arizona are consistently active, with demand concentrated in government contracting, defense, healthcare administration, and financial services across seniority levels from entry-level associate analyst through senior program analyst. Phoenix and Tucson anchor the bulk of hiring, while Scottsdale draws openings tied to corporate headquarters and financial firms, with major employers including Raytheon Technologies, Banner Health, and Wells Fargo maintaining substantial program analyst workforces in the state. The most in-demand specialties are data-driven program evaluation, federal contract compliance, and health program operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Salary Range
$53,050.25 - $68,964.82/annually, DOE
Grade
114
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm; some evenings and weekends may be required.
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am - 6pm.
Work Calendar
12 Months
Maricopa Summary
10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.
The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—creating excellence in education for a better world.
We focus on people—not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we’re changing college.
We don’t just support our community—we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.
We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.
Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.
Benefits
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:
Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
- 20 Paid Observed Holidays
- Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
- Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
- Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
- Annual Professional Development Funding
- Flexible Work Schedules
Employee Health & Wellness Programs:
- District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
- Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
- Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
- Pre-Retirement Planning Events
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)
Job Summary
Glendale Community College (GCC) is seeking a student-focused Program Analyst – Career Navigator to help students build pathways into high-demand careers in Information Technology. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by guiding students from their first connection with GCC through program completion and into the workforce.
As a primary point of contact, the Career Navigator provides personalized support with admissions, financial aid, registration, scholarships, career planning, college resources, and retention. Using a case management approach, the Career Navigator builds relationships with students, tracks their progress, celebrates milestones, and helps them overcome barriers that could prevent them from reaching their educational and career goals.
The position also connects GCC with the broader community by coordinating outreach, tours, hiring events, and employer partnerships. Working closely with faculty, college leadership, Student Affairs, industry partners, and district teams, the Career Navigator helps strengthen enrollment, student success, and employment outcomes. The role uses Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and student information systems to manage student caseloads, document services, analyze outcomes, and support institutional and grant reporting requirements.
Additional Information
This is a short-term (specially funded) position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027; the possibility for extension or continuation is dependent on executive approval and budget availability.
Essential Functions
30% – Workforce-focused Advising and Success Coaching
Provides academic advisement, career navigation, and success coaching to students following the initial admissions and enrollment process through program completion. Provides support with registration, placement, financial aid, graduation, and transfer pathways. Evaluates prior coursework, interprets test scores, and assists students in navigating enrollment and program requirements. Uses proactive case-management strategies, including individual check-ins and progress monitoring. Identifies students at risk of dropping out or not completing and coordinates timely support with faculty and college departments. Collaborates with Career Services to assist with resume and interview preparation, hiring events, and connect students with work-based learning, internships, and employment opportunities.
25% – Recruitment, Outreach & Program Coordination
Coordinates recruitment, outreach, orientations, workshops, and community engagement activities. Develops marketing and promotional materials, follows up with prospective students, and supports implementation of program goals and activities.
20% – Program Analysis, Data Management, and Compliance
Collects, analyzes, and maintains student, program, and workforce data, including enrollment, retention, completion, transfer, and employment outcomes. Conducts program research, identifies trends, and prepares reports, presentations, correspondence, and other documentation. Monitors key performance indicators to support program evaluation and continuous improvement. Maintains accurate records in accordance with college procedures, grant requirements, and applicable standards. Supports budget monitoring, grant and funding proposals, scholarship and credentialing processes, program communications, and other administrative requirements.
15% – Collaboration and Cross-Functional Coordination
Works with faculty, program leadership, student services, and district teams to resolve student concerns, support program delivery, and ensure alignment with workforce and academic requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, scheduling classes, instructors, equipment, rooms, and class supplies; employer partner presentations; virtual info sessions; and tours.
10% – Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, business or public administration, or directly related field and two (2) years of related program management experience preferably in an educational setting.
OR
An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working in a college environment such as admissions, records, academic advisement, career services, workforce office, and/or registration.
Work experience in student advising, coaching, case management, or student success support in career related/workforce programs.
Demonstrated ability to use Student Information Systems, CRM tools, dashboards, and spreadsheets
Experience with recruitment, outreach, and enrollment strategies.
Expertise in tracking, analyzing, and reporting student or program data, including enrollment, retention, completion, or employment outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate events, engage employers, and develop partnerships.
One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years.
Special Working Conditions
May be required to work some evenings and weekends. May need to work occasionally at an off-site location.
This is a short-term position with a projected end date of June 30, 2027 with renewal contingent on funding source.
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.
Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
- Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
- Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
- Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
- Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
- Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu
MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Close Date
Open until filled. First Review Date: Monday, October 19, 2026. Applications received after the review date may not be screened.
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
Salary Range
$53,050.25 - $68,964.82/annually, DOE
Grade
114
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm; some evenings and weekends may be required.
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am - 6pm.
Work Calendar
12 Months
Maricopa Summary
10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.
The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—creating excellence in education for a better world.
We focus on people—not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we’re changing college.
We don’t just support our community—we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.
We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.
Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.
Benefits
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:
Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
- 20 Paid Observed Holidays
- Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
- Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
- Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
- Annual Professional Development Funding
- Flexible Work Schedules
Employee Health & Wellness Programs:
- District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
- Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
- Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
- Pre-Retirement Planning Events
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)
Job Summary
Glendale Community College (GCC) is seeking a student-focused Program Analyst – Career Navigator to help students build pathways into high-demand careers in Information Technology. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by guiding students from their first connection with GCC through program completion and into the workforce.
As a primary point of contact, the Career Navigator provides personalized support with admissions, financial aid, registration, scholarships, career planning, college resources, and retention. Using a case management approach, the Career Navigator builds relationships with students, tracks their progress, celebrates milestones, and helps them overcome barriers that could prevent them from reaching their educational and career goals.
The position also connects GCC with the broader community by coordinating outreach, tours, hiring events, and employer partnerships. Working closely with faculty, college leadership, Student Affairs, industry partners, and district teams, the Career Navigator helps strengthen enrollment, student success, and employment outcomes. The role uses Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and student information systems to manage student caseloads, document services, analyze outcomes, and support institutional and grant reporting requirements.
Additional Information
This is a short-term (specially funded) position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027; the possibility for extension or continuation is dependent on executive approval and budget availability.
Essential Functions
30% – Workforce-focused Advising and Success Coaching
Provides academic advisement, career navigation, and success coaching to students following the initial admissions and enrollment process through program completion. Provides support with registration, placement, financial aid, graduation, and transfer pathways. Evaluates prior coursework, interprets test scores, and assists students in navigating enrollment and program requirements. Uses proactive case-management strategies, including individual check-ins and progress monitoring. Identifies students at risk of dropping out or not completing and coordinates timely support with faculty and college departments. Collaborates with Career Services to assist with resume and interview preparation, hiring events, and connect students with work-based learning, internships, and employment opportunities.
25% – Recruitment, Outreach & Program Coordination
Coordinates recruitment, outreach, orientations, workshops, and community engagement activities. Develops marketing and promotional materials, follows up with prospective students, and supports implementation of program goals and activities.
20% – Program Analysis, Data Management, and Compliance
Collects, analyzes, and maintains student, program, and workforce data, including enrollment, retention, completion, transfer, and employment outcomes. Conducts program research, identifies trends, and prepares reports, presentations, correspondence, and other documentation. Monitors key performance indicators to support program evaluation and continuous improvement. Maintains accurate records in accordance with college procedures, grant requirements, and applicable standards. Supports budget monitoring, grant and funding proposals, scholarship and credentialing processes, program communications, and other administrative requirements.
15% – Collaboration and Cross-Functional Coordination
Works with faculty, program leadership, student services, and district teams to resolve student concerns, support program delivery, and ensure alignment with workforce and academic requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, scheduling classes, instructors, equipment, rooms, and class supplies; employer partner presentations; virtual info sessions; and tours.
10% – Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, business or public administration, or directly related field and two (2) years of related program management experience preferably in an educational setting.
OR
An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working in a college environment such as admissions, records, academic advisement, career services, workforce office, and/or registration.
Work experience in student advising, coaching, case management, or student success support in career related/workforce programs.
Demonstrated ability to use Student Information Systems, CRM tools, dashboards, and spreadsheets
Experience with recruitment, outreach, and enrollment strategies.
Expertise in tracking, analyzing, and reporting student or program data, including enrollment, retention, completion, or employment outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate events, engage employers, and develop partnerships.
One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years.
Special Working Conditions
May be required to work some evenings and weekends. May need to work occasionally at an off-site location.
This is a short-term position with a projected end date of June 30, 2027 with renewal contingent on funding source.
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.
Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
- Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
- Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
- Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
- Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
- Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu
MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Close Date
Open until filled. First Review Date: Monday, October 19, 2026. Applications received after the review date may not be screened.
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
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Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Program Analyst Job Market in Arizona
A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Raytheon12
- Western Alliance Bank9
- JPMorganChase3
- Honeywell Aerospace3
- Mercer2
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program analyst jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field
- Experience with program performance monitoring, reporting, and evaluation methodologies
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI
- Familiarity with federal or state government contract compliance requirements
- Strong written communication skills for preparing program reports and briefings
- Ability to obtain or maintain a government security clearance for defense-sector roles
Program Analyst Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a program analyst in Arizona?
Most program analyst roles in Arizona require a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, information systems, or a closely related field, and Arizona does not require a state-issued license for this role. Candidates targeting government or defense positions often pursue a Project Management Professional certification or a Certified Government Financial Manager credential, both of which are recognized by Arizona's major contracting employers and strengthen applications considerably.
How much do program analysts make in Arizona?
Program analysts in Arizona earn a median of about $103,530 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,920 for the lowest 10% to over $182,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire program analysts in Arizona?
Employers hiring program analysts in Arizona right now include Raytheon, Western Alliance Bank, and JPMorganChase, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Arizona's concentration of defense contractors, hospital systems, and state government agencies means openings are consistently distributed across both the public and private sectors throughout the year.
Which Arizona cities have the most program analyst jobs?
Phoenix, Tucson, and Chandler account for the most program analyst openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates because of its density of government agencies, defense contractors, and corporate regional headquarters, while Tucson's openings are driven largely by Raytheon Technologies, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and the University of Arizona medical and research enterprise.
Are there remote program analyst jobs in Arizona?
Yes, and more than most fields. Program analyst work is largely desk-based and documentation-driven, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 61% of program analyst openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly employers in this field have embraced flexible work. Program evaluation, data reporting, and grant compliance functions tend to see the most fully remote postings.
How can I get hired as a program analyst in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for program coordinator, administrative analyst, or grants specialist roles at Arizona's large hospital systems, state agencies, or county government offices, which regularly hire candidates with relevant education and limited direct experience. Banner Health, the Arizona Department of Economic Security, and Maricopa County all post entry-level analyst and coordinator positions that serve as a practical bridge into program analyst work, and earning a Project Management Professional certification or completing a government contracting certificate adds a meaningful edge.
Where can I find and apply to program analyst jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to program analyst jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Arizona employers across industries including defense, healthcare, and state government. Find roles that fit your experience and background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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