[Hiring] RHTP Participant Engagement Specialist @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Driver’s License Requirements (if applicable).
• 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
• Remote work option for improved work/life balance

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mariem Ly at [email protected] .