PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $60,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

OFFICE OF THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY MISSION: STRENGTHEN ARIZONA’S WORKFORCE AND
ECONOMY.

THE ARIZONA OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (OEO) COORDINATES WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND EVALUATION, MONITORS THE STATE'S TAX AND REGULATORY
COMPETITIVENESS, AND PRODUCES LABOR MARKET, ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
AND ANALYSIS. OEO IS ALSO HOME TO THE ARIZONA FINANCE AUTHORITY, WHICH OFFERS
INNOVATIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND SUSTAINABLE FINANCING SOLUTIONS FOR PUBLIC AND
PRIVATE BORROWERS.

AZ HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE OFFICE PROGRAM MANAGER

Job Location:

1400 WEST WASHINGTON STREET

PHOENIX, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

SALARY: $60,000 - $90,000

GRADE: 25

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL BUSINESS NEEDS ARE MET

Job Summary:

Coordinate activities for healthcare sector workforce and education programs;
provide guidance to grants and finance team regarding subaward status. Directly
manage RHT program staff, including: Education Liaison, Industry Liaison, and
Compliance staff. Manage contracts and work activities related to RHT WF
Advisory Council and Rural Innovation Learning Network. Reports to the Workforce
Sector Strategies Administrator. The position is grant-funded and employment is
contingent upon the availability of funding.

Arizona’s Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) as a part of a financial assistance award totaling
$166,988,955.92 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of
the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor
endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon
the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance
measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees
flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and
commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program
and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling
spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona
unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Compliance Knowledge: Deep understanding of program elements, CMS and AHCCCS reporting requirements and monitoring, experience managing program requirements for Federal Cooperative Agreements.
• Skill in: Strategic Planning: Ability to develop long-range goals for regional economic growth and talent enablement.
• Communication: Strong public speaking and presentation skills for briefings with education, industry, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to: Collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders, including technical, financial, and academic staff.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field preferred.
• Master’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in project management, workforce development, or community engagement.
• At least 5-7 years of direct management and team oversight experience.

Responsibilities

• Grant & Contract Management: Managing program elements for the Arizona Rural Health Transformation workforce activities, ensuring compliance with policies, and overseeing budgets for program and subrecipient entities.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Tracking labor market information (LMI), demographic trends, and program performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of training and placement services; ensuring timely reporting and monitoring activities
• Program Design & Implementation: Developing workforce training models and engagement strategies that align with healthcare sector needs in rural Arizona.
• Stakeholder Management: Serving as a liaison between local businesses, community organizations, and government entities to identify opportunities for partnership and collaboration for long-term and sustainable pipeline development and coordination.
• Outreach & Advocacy: Representing the organization at community forums to promote RHT awareness and activation
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Retirement plan
• Health and dental insurance
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive.
• Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees