Project Manager – QA & Risk of Workforce Programs

Houston-Galveston Area Council; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 108,600; Full time

Job summary

A regional planning commission in Houston, Texas is seeking a Project Manager for QA & Risk of Workforce Programs. This role involves continuous risk assessment, maintaining compliance documentation, and supervising a team. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and project management skills. The position offers a full-time employment type in a government administration setting.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with local government, nonprofit programs, or related duties.
• In-depth knowledge of workforce program operations, regulations, and compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous risk assessments and maintain risk inventory.
• Support identification of risks related to workforce operations and prepare reports.
• Conduct quality assurance of workforce programs and document findings.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Project Manager – QA & Risk of Workforce Programs

Apply for the Project Manager – QA & Risk of Workforce Programs position at Houston‑Galveston Area Council, one of the largest regional planning commissions serving 13 counties and over 7 million people. This role supports the organization’s risk management and quality assurance activities for workforce programs and operations.

Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr – $108,600.00/yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform continuous risk assessments and maintain the risk inventory and matrix through coordination with internal staff and service providers.
• Support program staff and leadership in identifying and documenting risks related to workforce operations; prepare summaries, draft reports, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintain or update risk and compliance documentation, policies, and procedures; recommend updates, track regulatory and policy changes, and summarize key updates for senior management.
• Conduct project‑based and risk‑based quality assurance or monitoring of workforce programs and subrecipients; document findings, prepare reports, and work with staff and subrecipients to address deficiencies.
• Oversee career office leases, including procurement of new leases, renewals and amendments, review providers’ contracts, and lead the Lease Task Force/Committee to recommend actions aligned with the Strategic Plan.
• Directly supervise2 to 3 QA staff who support your functions and responsibilities.
• Perform other duties related to workforce program compliance, monitoring, quality assurance, and risk reporting as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage projects.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail; exceptional time management and ability to track progress and maintain consistent follow‑ups.
• Experience with COSO Enterprise Risk Management and the “Green Book” frameworks.
• In‑depth knowledge of workforce program operations, leases and procurement, grant administration, compliance monitoring, and federal and state regulations governing workforce programs, including Texas Workforce Commission requirements.

Do you have…

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study.
• 5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, schools, or related job‑related duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience building risk inventory and matrix, compliance monitoring, subrecipient oversight, or auditing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools for risk and monitoring analysis.
• Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, PMP) desirable but not required.

All employees of H‑GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.

H‑GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Quality Assurance and Project Management

Industries

Government Administration

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