Innovations Strategist

Pay Range $86,500 - $145,000 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. About the Position The Innovation Strategist identifies, evaluates, and implements emerging capabilities, technologies, and innovative solutions that advance the Assessor's Office's strategic priorities and continuous improvement efforts. Reporting to the Director of Administration, this position partners with business leaders across the organization to lead process improvement initiatives, drive innovation, and enhance operational effectiveness. The Innovation Strategist fosters a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement by encouraging staff to embrace new ideas, solve problems, and adopt innovative approaches that deliver meaningful value to customers, stakeholders, and employees. About Us We pride ourselves on supplying property appraisals and assessments that uphold fairness and equity for Maricopa County property owners and residents. We are leading the industry, integrating state‑of‑the‑art appraisal systems, and seeking the best and brightest to join our team! If you'd like to contribute to the value of Maricopa County, apply today! Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work‑life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low‑cost, high‑value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our on‑site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Three years of managing projects that focus on process improvement initiatives or IT related projects that require the support of technology Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Business or Public Administration or related field A combination of post‑secondary education and/or job‑related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year‑for‑year basis. We Also Value Experience using business process improvement techniques, such as Lean or Six Sigma Job Contributions Lead and inspire the organization to embrace innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement by fostering an enterprise‑wide culture of collaboration, learning, and responsible experimentation. Identify, evaluate, and advance emerging technologies, business models, and innovative practices that support organizational priorities and long‑term strategic objectives. Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership by evaluating business challenges, emerging technologies, market trends, organizational needs, and recommending innovation strategies that support organizational objectives. Identify and assess opportunities for innovation by understanding business challenges, stakeholder needs, customer expectations, and employee ideas. Analyze existing business processes to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement through process redesign, automation, or technology adoption. Build and manage an innovation pipeline by evaluating and prioritizing ideas and initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic plans, operational goals, and customer service objectives. Collaborate with business units and senior leadership to develop, pilot, implement, launch, and scale innovation initiatives. Provide subject matter expertise to support enterprise technology initiatives, digital transformation efforts, and cross‑functional process improvement projects. Support change management efforts by partnering with business units to develop and implement communication, training, and adoption strategies for new processes, technologies, and ways of working. Facilitate training sessions and collaborative workshops with business units to identify improvement opportunities, strengthen organizational capabilities, and promote innovation. Monitor, evaluate, and report on the outcomes of innovation initiatives using performance measures to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and continuous improvement. Establish team goals, work plans, and performance metrics aligned with organizational priorities and the department's strategic initiatives. Oversee team performance, resource allocation, and workload planning to ensure high‑quality analytical deliverables and the timely execution of process improvement and innovation initiatives. Mentor technical and business staff in methodologies, communication techniques, workflow tools, documentation practices, and other competencies that strengthen organizational performance and innovation capabilities. Working Conditions Office environment Selection Procedure Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre‑employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety‑sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr Maricopa County