Risk Management Analyst Jobs in Arizona

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Department - Finance & Risk Management

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5267 - Financial Analyst III - Central Services

Salary Grade: 15

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $69,908 - $83,886 Annually

Pay Range: $69,908 - $97,864 Annually

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 05/29/2026.

The Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management is looking for a motivated and team-oriented individual to join their Budget Division. This position is responsible for assisting in developing, preparing, and administering the annual budgets for County departments. Other responsibilities include compiling and analyzing data, preparing financial reports, and monitoring budget performance. If you enjoy working collaboratively within a team of dedicated individuals and have a passion for learning, growing, and serving your community in a fast-paced business environment, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you to join our team.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Conducts Countywide and departmental financial studies to analyze current and projected fiscal and operational matters, providing recommendations for new programs or service expansions;
• Gathers, analyzes, and prepares financial and operational reports, including assumptions, methodologies, findings, and recommendations to support decision-making;
• Performs revenue and expenditure forecasting, financial impact analyses, and develops forecasting models and software tools to project budget trends, guide budgetary decisions, and ensure the accuracy of financial estimates and long-term sustainability;
• Reviews, monitors, and evaluates designated County contracts (expense and revenue) to assess their financial impact and reports findings;
• Prepares, reviews, and evaluates Countywide and departmental budget requests, including operating budgets and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) proposals;
• Analyzes and recommends funding levels for departmental capital improvement requests and assesses new and amended CIP budget proposals;
• Updates Countywide and departmental budgets to reflect changes in operations, funding levels, and other adjustments as necessary;
• Monitors and evaluates the fiscal performance of operational and CIP budgets, providing recommendations for adjustments or improvements based on findings;
• Analyzes the fiscal impact of changes to legislation at the federal, state, and local levels and incorporates those impacts into budget planning;
• Designs economic models for forecasting departmental expenditures and revenues, identifies anomalies, and prepares reports on long-term financial projections;
• Participates in budgeting system design, development, and testing, including the preparation of budget books, and assists with tax-related duties, such as gathering property tax rate data.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, business, or public administration, or a closely related field, as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, financial management, or budgeting.

(A Master’s degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.)

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

One year with Pima County in an Accountant II – Central Services, Financial Analyst II – Central Services, or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and “Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum three (3) years experience in preparing and developing budgets.
• Experience in researching, gathering, and analyzing financial data, with the ability to communicate the findings and recommendations using spreadsheets and written documentation.
• Experience in developing and producing financial reports and analyses (e.g., financial projections, revenue and expenditure analyses, budget documents, etc.).

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Motion Activity - grasping; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - may be required to operate a motor vehicle.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment. Other working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information:

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.