RHTP Participant Engagement Specialist
About The Position
The RHTP Participant Engagement Specialist ensures that employment and training programs, healthcare subawards, and partner service agreements comply with federal, state, and local contract regulations defined by the AZ RHT Federal Contract. The role audits client files and financial records, monitors subcontractor performance, provides technical assistance on compliance and reporting systems, administers contracts, and implements corrective action plans to mitigate risk and support high-quality program execution. The position is based at 1400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007, and may offer remote work within Arizona based on department business needs and continued achievement of expected performance measures. Remote work is a management option and may be ended at the agency’s discretion. All work must be performed within Arizona unless an exception is authorized in advance.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of public policy, federal grant management, CMS contract guidelines, and administrative oversight standards.
- Demonstrated expertise in auditing client files, eligibility documentation, and financial records, and establishing standardized subrecipient monitoring protocols.
- Ability to analyze complex programmatic and financial data, evaluate performance, track compliance metrics, and identify operational risks.
- High proficiency in database management tools, CRM platforms, compliance tracking software, Google Apps, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including authoring detailed compliance reports, delivering technical assistance, and training workforce partners on regulatory systems.
- Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) after hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
- 3 to 7+ years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, grants management, auditing, or contract administration within workforce development, healthcare, or public sector systems.
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular audits of client files, eligibility documentation, and financial records for compliance with policies and RHT protocols.
- Ensure workforce development programs, education pathways, and subgrantee operations comply with federal, state, and local regulations, public policy frameworks, and grant mandates.
- Review, monitor, and administer subcontracts and program service agreements, including monitoring subrecipient performance metrics.
- Provide technical assistance and training to workforce partners, educational institutions, and internal staff on compliance requirements, reporting systems, and best practices.
- Analyze and manage reporting and compliance data.
- Investigate alleged misconduct or fraud and develop corrective action plans for non-compliant program areas.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Sick leave
- Retirement plan through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vacation
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Optional short-term disability insurance
- Optional deferred compensation plans
- Optional supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
