Governance And Compliance Advisor

GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE ADVISOR

Job No: 543750 Work Type: Full-time Location: REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX Categories: Program Management

The Governance and Compliance Advisor supports the integrity and effectiveness of Arizona’s workforce system through relationship management, regulatory oversight, and strategic alignment. This position provides compliance leadership and technical assistance to Arizona’s 12 Local Workforce Development Boards, working with board chairs, executive directors, and the State Workforce Development Board to ensure adherence to WIOA and related federal and state requirements. The key responsibilities include guiding governance practices, monitoring risk, supporting ethical and transparent operations, developing policy, overseeing corrective action plans, and ensuring required documentation and reporting are completed.

The Advisor also develops policy and compliance recommendations for the Arizona Workforce Council Executive Committee and Board to support statewide workforce strategy. 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.

• Analyze and interpret federal and state regulations governing workforce development programs to provide clear, accessible, and consistent guidance to Arizona’s 12 Local Workforce Development Boards. 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.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with local board executive directors and leadership, fostering open communication and alignment with state-level objectives. 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 Promote priorities. ethical Ensure standards consistency by in policy emphasizing implementation transparency, across all accountability, local boards, and integrity balancing in board statewide operations.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships and ensure consistent alignment with federal WIOA regulations across Arizona's 12 Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs). 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. Represent the Workforce Arizona Council in local board meetings and discussions, facilitating collaboration and transparency on WIOA - related governances matters.
  
  Ensure accurate data and record keeping.
• Provide regular updates to the Council on each LWDB’s adherence to WIOA requirements and state policies. Implement structured mechanisms for engaging LWDBs and collecting feedback from local stakeholders to inform statewide policy…