Travel Reduction Programs & Grant Manager

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

9d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Administration’s Human Resources Division is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage statewide travel reduction and transportation demand management initiatives. Operating as a regulatory compliance officer under Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-588 and Arizona Administrative Code R2-1-801 through R2-1-805, the manager leads programs intended to reduce single-occupancy vehicle commutes among state employees.

The role oversees statutorily required programs, including the state employee transit card program, and coordinates the annual travel reduction survey. It provides operational and fiscal oversight, including multi-agency compliance reports, monthly grant reporting to the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), program budget tracking, annual audit preparation, and administration of interagency service agreements, grant contracts, and vendor partnerships.

The manager provides front-line support to participating state employees and trains and guides agency travel reduction coordinators statewide. The role also leads program outreach and communications, including administering the CapitolRideshare.az.gov and RemoteWork.az.gov websites, producing the bimonthly Rideshare Review newsletter, and running commuter promotions through the RideAmigos TDM platform.

The position is based in the Human Resources Division in Phoenix. It may offer remote or hybrid work within Arizona, depending on business needs and continued performance; approximately one day per week in the office is required. Salary is $80,000 to $100,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge in grants management, including budgeting and reporting.
• Knowledge of contract and procurement management and vendor management.
• Knowledge of budgeting, program auditing, and subrecipient monitoring processes.
• Knowledge of HR and audit process best practices, and state and federal HR laws, policies, regulations, and SPS Rules.
• Skills in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Drupal 9, Adobe Express, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Professional, and database management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand legislation, rules, and regulatory compliance; manage projects and program budgets; work independently and in a team; work with limited supervision; and manage time to meet objectives.
• Successful completion of a background and reference check, including state and federal criminal records fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Three to five years of hands-on experience managing state or federal grants, including budgeting, financial tracking, fiscal compliance, and/or auditing.
• Professional experience with Travel Reduction Programs, transportation demand management initiatives, regional transit planning, or environmental sustainability programs.
• Experience working within or closely collaborating with state agencies, regional councils of governments, or metropolitan planning organizations.
• Familiarity with grant management software and data platforms used to collect, analyze, and report commuter travel surveys.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and promote transportation demand management programs, including transit card management, carpooling, vanpooling, Commuter Club incentives, and remote work initiatives.
• Maintain program websites and produce regular newsletters to engage participants.
• Oversee the MAG grant and meet monthly and semiannual reporting requirements.
• Prepare annual grant amendment packages, including updated schedules, scopes of work, and program budgets.
• Provide front-line customer assistance to state employees by telephone and email.
• Develop training materials and provide ongoing operational guidance to Travel Reduction Program coordinators across state agencies.
• Support review, development, and maintenance of policies and standard operating procedures using Arizona Management System continuous improvement principles.
• Conduct compliance audits on statewide policies, including the Remote Work Agreement, and track agency corrective action plans.
• Represent ADOA HRD in regional transportation committees and partner meetings.
• Participate in professional development to maintain expertise in transportation demand management strategies and compliance standards.
• Coordinate the annual travel reduction survey and oversee the state employee transit card program.
• Track program budgets, prepare for annual audits, and manage interagency service agreements, grant contracts, and vendor partnerships.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation leave and 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan, including participation in the ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed