Governance And Compliance Advisor

ARIZONA 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.

Job Location: 1400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:
Salary: $72,000 - $80,000
Grade: 23
Open Until Business Needs Are Met

The Governance and Compliance Advisor plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of Arizona’s workforce system through strong relationship management, regulatory oversight, and strategic alignment. This position provides compliance leadership and technical assistance to Arizona’s 12 Local Workforce Development Boards, working closely with board chairs, executive directors, and the State Workforce Development Board, to ensure adherence to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and related federal and state regulations.

Key responsibilities include guiding governance practices, monitoring risk, advancing ethical and transparent operations, and facilitating continuous improvement across the workforce system. The Advisor also supports the development of policy, oversees corrective action planning, and ensures that documentation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement activities meet all WIOA requirements and performance expectations.

Additionally, the Advisor prepares policy and compliance recommendations for consideration by the Arizona Workforce Council Executive Committee and Board, helping to shape strategic direction and statewide workforce policy.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (2 days per week in the office/hoteling).

• Oversee and review all required local board compliance activities in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and directives from the Workforce Arizona Council, ensuring full adherence to governance, performance, and accountability requirements.
• The Advisor helps prepare agendas and materials for the Workforce Arizona Council and its Executive Committee, and provides logistical and strategic support to ensure meetings are well-organized, compliant with open meeting laws, and aligned with statewide workforce priorities.
• The Advisor also leads capacity-building initiatives and training programs for Local Workforce Development Boards to strengthen governance capabilities, improve compliance readiness, and promote consistency in WIOA implementation statewide.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and prepare policy and compliance recommendations for consideration by the Arizona Workforce Council Executive Committee and Board to help shape the strategic direction of Arizona’s workforce system.
• Establish and maintain clear communication channels with local stakeholders—including LWDB leadership, government partners, employers, and community-based organizations—to support effective governance and regulatory compliance.
• The Advisor partners with the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) to coordinate oversight activities, align policy implementation, and ensure integrated technical assistance and monitoring efforts across state and local levels.
• Provide hands‑on guidance and technical assistance to support the development and implementation of governance structures, policies, and procedures that meet WIOA standards while addressing regional priorities.
• Analyze and interpret federal and state regulations governing workforce development programs to provide clear, accessible, and consistent guidance to Arizona’s 12 Local…