Grants Manager

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Office of the Economic Opportunity Mission:
Strengthen Arizona’s workforce and economy.

The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) coordinates workforce development strategy and evaluation, monitors the state's tax and regulatory competitiveness, and produces labor market, economic and demographic research and analysis. OEO is also home to the Arizona Finance Authority, which offers innovative, responsible, and sustainable financing solutions for public and private borrowers.

1400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000
Grade: 26
Closing Date:
Open until business needs are met

Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Grants & Compliance Team, ensuring all federal, state, and discretionary grant programs administered by the Office of Economic Opportunity comply with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. This position serves as the agency's subject matter expert on federal grant compliance, particularly 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards).

Reports to the Deputy Finance Administrator. The position is grant‑funded and employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.

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 $.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, offices, and hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Supervisory & Leadership – Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the performance of professional staff, ensuring balanced workload distribution and adequate program coverage. Design and implement comprehensive training programs focused on 2 CFR Part 200, federal grant regulations, and compliance best practices. Establish clear metrics and accountability standards to optimize team operations and service delivery. Lead recruitment, hiring, and onboarding initiatives to build and maintain a skilled compliance workforce.

Fiscal Agent Compliance Oversight – Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive grant compliance policies and procedures aligned with federal and state regulations. Oversee the subrecipient monitoring program, including risk assessments, monitoring schedules, desk reviews, and on‑site visits. Review and approve monitoring reports, findings, and corrective action plans to ensure program integrity. Ensure timely resolution of compliance issues, audit findings, and questioned costs.

Monitor changes in federal and state regulations and update agency policies accordingly. Serve as the agency liaison for all federal and state compliance reviews and audits.

Grant Administration – Review and approve grant award packages, modifications, budget amendments, and closeout documentation. Oversee the grant application intake process and ensure timely processing of all awards. Coordinate with program staff regarding specific grant requirements, deliverables, and reporting obligations. Ensure proper documentation and record retention for all grant activities to maintain audit readiness. Manage the contract and procurement function to ensure strict compliance with federal procurement standards.

Technical Assistance & Training – Provide technical assistance and guidance to subrecipients on federal grant…