Job Description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF GAMING


The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) regulates tribal gaming, event wagering, fantasy sports, horse racing and pari-mutuel/simulcast wagering, and unarmed combat sports; investigates illegal off-reservation activities; and provides and supports prevention, education, and treatment programs for people and families affected by problem gambling through its Division of Problem Gambling (DPG).

Event Wagering & Fantasy Sports Analyst

Job Location:

Arizona Department of Gaming

100 North 15th Avenue

Suite 202

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $70,000 - $76,000/Annually (DOE)



Grade: 23



Closing Date: November 12, 2025

Job Summary:

Under the guidance of the Event Wagering and Fantasy Sports Supervisor, the Analyst will be responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and responding to change management notifications and reviewing independent test lab reports. The Analyst will work on technical and regulatory analysis for various technologies used in event wagering and fantasy sports. The Analyst will log and store all change management notifications and documentation, including any Information Technology requests to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations. The Analyst will review the Integrity and Security Assessment reports and ensure the event wagering systems are re-certified in accordance with the rules and regulations. The Analyst will monitor and review new and existing technologies for event wagering and fantasy sports to ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements.



The Analyst may occasionally assist with the compliance units to perform audits on Information Technology related areas.



The Analyst will work independently and will have the flexibility to work remotely. The Analyst may travel occasionally, including occasional overnight stays.

Job Duties:

Review, evaluate, and respond to change management notifications; log and store all change management notifications and documentation.



Examine and review field notes, lab reports, integrity monitoring reports, and security assessment reports; review system hash reports for comparison to the lab reports.



Participate in Information Technology compliance audits; review internal audit reports.




Review and analyze new and existing event wagering and fantasy sports technology.



Review and approve internal controls and other requests for event wagering and fantasy sports as it relates to the technical requirements and/or Information Technology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:

Information Technology (IT) terminology.

Event wagering and fantasy sports systems, platforms, software, system reports, and related technologies.

Event wagering and fantasy sports rules and regulations.

Techniques in reviewing and analyzing IT related requests and documents.

Familiarity with state statutes, rules and regulations.


Confidentiality.


Microsoft and G-Suite programs and software.

Skills:

Evaluate documentation related to submissions/testing.

Demonstrate a basic level of understanding of industry product(s).

IT auditing methods and techniques.

Reading and comprehending change notes and/or other information technology reports.

Effective communications (written and oral).

Reading and reviewing lab certification reports.


Gathering facts, organizing, and comprehending information to make logical interpretations.

Troubleshooting and critical thinking.

Effective time management.

Statistical and abstract analysis.

Customer service and the ability to effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external customers.

Abilities:

Quickly assess issues, find solutions, and analyze the results.

Prioritize, balance, and organize multiple tasks.

Build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Be detail oriented.

Be organized.

Communicate effectively in a professional manner.

Work independently and collaboratively with others.

Provide technical training.

Complete assigned tasks accurately.

Display sound judgment.

Work with minimal supervision.

Formulate appropriate courses of action and communicate those courses of action to decision making authorities.

Travel, which may include overnight stays.

Work remotely (from home).

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent technical backgrounds (preferred). Formal training, experience, or demonstrated competency may be evaluated and considered acceptable in lieu of the educational requirements.

Gaming experience preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

AZ Driver's License


Driver's License Requirements.

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Gaming offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

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

Retirement:

To help you build a financially secure future, positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at HumanResources@azgaming.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.