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Arizona Department of Administration

Phoenix (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 52,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Health and dental insurance

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per ye

Life insurance and long-term/dis

Job summary

Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity seeks a RHTP Participant Engagement Specialist to ensure employment and training programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations. This role audits client files, manages subrecipient performance, and provides technical assistance on reporting systems.

The position supports CMS/HHS-funded programs and may offer remote work within Arizona based on performance and business needs. A Bachelor’s degree and 3–7+ years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Knowledge of public policy & regulatory frameworks, CMS contract guidelines, and grant oversight.
Experience conducting client file, eligibility, and financial audits with monitoring protocols.
Ability to analyze complex program and financial data to assess performance and risk.
Proficiency with Google Apps, MS Office, CRM platforms, and related compliance tools.

Responsibilities

Audit client files, eligibility documentation, and financial records for compliance.
Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to contracts.
Administer subcontracts and program service agreements; track performance metrics.
Provide training on compliance requirements and reporting systems.
Prepare regulatory reports and guidance for partners and staff.
Investigate misconduct or fraud and develop corrective action plans.

Skills

Auditing

Monitoring

Data analysis

Policy knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Business Administration, Education, or related field

Tools

Google Apps

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Data management tools

Job description

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is committed to advancing Arizona's workforce and fostering opportunities for well‑paying jobs, in line with Governor Hobbs's vision. Collaborating with state, federal, local, tribal, educational, business, labor, and community partners, OEO serves as the state's workforce planning coordinator, conducts economic and demographic research, and provides employment and demographic analysis.

OEO also supports the Arizona Finance Authority (AFA), ensuring streamlined financing for businesses, community infrastructure, and first‑time home buyers. AFA prioritizes delivering affordable financing swiftly, serving as a one‑stop resource for various financial needs to promote Arizona's growth and development.

RHTP Participant Engagement Specialist

Job Location

Address: 1400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details

Salary: $51,625 - $80,000

Grade: 23

Closing Date: October 2, 2026 (First review of resumes September 24)

Job Summary

The RHTP Participant Engagement Specialist ensures that all employment and training programs, healthcare subawards, and partner service agreements strictly adhere to federal, state, and local contract regulations as defined by the AZ RHT Federal Contract. This role conducts regular client file and financial record audits, monitors subcontractor performance, provides technical assistance on compliance and reporting systems, manages contract administration, and implements corrective action plans to mitigate risk and ensure high‑quality program execution.

Disclaimer - 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.

Job Duties

Monitoring & Auditing: Conduct regular audits of client files, eligibility documentation, and financial records for compliance with policies and RHT protocols.
Regulatory Compliance & Policy Oversight: Ensure all workforce development programs, education pathways, and subgrantee operations comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Maintain active alignment with public policy frameworks and governing grant mandates.
Contract Administration & Service Agreements: Review, monitor, and administer subcontracts, program service agreements, and subrecipient performance metrics.
Technical Assistance & Training: Provide training to workforce partners and staff on compliance requirements, reporting systems, and best practices.
Reporting & Data Management: Provide direct technical assistance and training to workforce partners, educational institutions, and internal staff regarding regulatory compliance requirements, reporting systems, and best practices.
Investigation & Corrective Action: Investigate alleged misconduct or fraud and develop corrective action plans for non‑compliant program areas.
Contract Administration: Review and monitor subcontracts and program service agreements.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

Public Policy & Regulatory Frameworks: In‑depth knowledge of public policy, federal grant management, CMS contract guidelines, and administrative oversight standards.

Skill in:

Auditing & Monitoring: Demonstrated expertise in conducting client file, eligibility, and financial audits, and establishing standardized subrecipient monitoring protocols.
Analytical & Data Skills: Strong ability to analyze complex programmatic and financial data to evaluate performance, track compliance metrics, and identify operational risks.
Software Proficiency: High proficiency in database management tools, CRM platforms, compliance tracking software, Google Apps, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to:

Communication & Technical Assistance: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to author detailed compliance reports, deliver technical assistance, and train workforce partners on regulatory systems.

Selective Preference(s)

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.

Pre-Employment Requirements

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

*NOTE - Enrollment eligibility in ASRS will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.