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MPA & MPP Job Opportunities

Department administrators and Community Partners: If you have a job announcement for our current students or alumni, please contact the Assistant Director of Career Development & Community Engagement, Jeff Winkelman (jeffwinkelman@arizona.edu), or SBS-sgppmasters@arizona.edu. Thank you!

Recent Job Opportunities (in order of application deadline)

Many professional jobs in the public sector can also be found at .

The Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology (BARA) is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) Graduate Research Assistant for Spring 2025. This position involves research on environmental security for mining-impacted communities in southern Arizona. The position offers a standard GRA package, including a stipend. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV/resume to Diane Austin at daustin@arizona.edu

Open until filled.

The RA will assist in the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data about high-risk home financing among Hispanic households as well as credit scarcity and high loan application denial rates in manufactured housing communities. This research will consider policy changes to improve the capacity of climate vulnerable communities, underserved in housing finance markets to make investments in climate resilience. 

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Application Deadline: December 16th
Please send a cover letter and resume/CV to Mark Kear (mkear@arizona.edu). Applications will be considered until the position is filled. In your cover letter, please include a description of your interests in housing, climate resilience and finance as well as your level of Spanish-language facility.

More information about ARCHES, including a current Research Overview, is available at: & .

  • ($14.50/hr) -- app deadline: Dec 26th
  • ($14.10/hr) -- app deadline: Dec 31st

As a Budget Supervisor, you will lead a team of professional staff in the strategic development and maintenance of budgets for multiple County departments. This role requires a dynamic individual with a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with the Board of Supervisors and County administration priorities.

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Application Deadline: December 23rd

The California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) is accepting applications for the following positions:

  • (Fall 2025) – Application deadline: February 14, 2025

Visit our website to learn more about our work and read our budget and policy reports (). Visit our classification specifications page for more information on other LAO positions and to subscribe to notifications of future openings.

Please contact Sarah Barkman (LAO.Employment@lao.ca.gov) with any questions

The Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to assist in making prudent fiscal decisions with both State and federal dollars. Budget Analysts and Budget Analyst Forecasters will perform analysis for the purposes of developing the Governor’s Executive Budget, contribute to strategic plans and monitor performance measures, assist the Governor and Executive leadership in policy development and implementation, and provide support on special projects for the Executive. This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (3 days per week in the office/hoteling).

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Application Deadlines: Open until filled

The Town of Oro Valley has multiple job opportunities. Current positions can be found at 

Application deadlines vary by position.

The City of Tucson is hiring for multiple positions in various departments. Our professional, friendly team is driven by the opportunity to make a difference in the community where we work and play. As a proud Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA compliant employer, we are committed to embracing, retaining, and developing an effective and diverse workforce dedicated to delivering high-quality services to the community of Tucson. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, which include medical, dental, vision, free life insurance, free long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a stable pension plan. All new employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs, and those exceptions must be approved by the City of Tucson. Apply online at the link below.

 

The Office of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) provides a full range of non-partisan fiscal and program analysis for the Arizona State Legislature. We currently have a several openings for Fiscal Analysts, which is primarily an entry level position.

Applicants should send an electronic letter of introduction with a resume to jlbcwebmaster@azleg.gov.

Applications will be reviewed in the order received and the position will remain open until filled.

Page last updated: 12/16/24