PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $65,000 - $80,000 • Remote

About The Position

Workforce Program Compliance Specialist ensures that employment and training
programs adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, as defined by the AZ
RHT Federal Contract. The Program Compliance Specialist will support audits,
monitor subcontractor performance, maintain accurate participant records,
provide technical assistance to staff, and implement corrective actions to
ensure compliant, high-quality service delivery. Reports directly to the AZ
Healthcare Workforce Office Program Manager. 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

• Strong understanding of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) regulations and grant management.
• Grant compliance, auditing, and workforce development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills for reporting and training.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners.
• Analyze data to evaluate program performance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Preferred 3-7+ years of experience in workforce development, grants management, and compliance roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits of client files, eligibility documentation, and financial records for compliance with policies and RHT protocols.
• Ensure programs operate within federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide training to workforce partners and staff on compliance requirements, reporting systems, and best practices.
• Generate and submit comprehensive program performance reports.
• Investigate alleged misconduct or fraud and develop corrective action plans for non-compliant program areas.
• Review and monitor subcontracts and program service agreements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees