State Monitor Advocate Compliance Auditor Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Government

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STATE MONITOR ADVOCATE COMPLIANCE AUDITOR

Job Location :

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Quality Assurance and Integrity Administration (QAIA)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $24.2660 / hourly ($50,473.28 annually)
Grade: 21
Closing Date:
Open until sufficient resumes are received

Job Summary:

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a State Monitor Advocate Compliance Auditor with the Quality Assurance and Integrity Administration (QAIA). This position serves as a Senior Compliance Auditor performing highly complex auditing work to evaluate the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of federally required State Monitor Advocate (SMA) activities pursuant to 20 CFR Part 653-658.

This role ensures Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFWs) across Arizona receive equitable, high-quality services by auditing delivery systems, monitoring complaints, and leveraging strategic partnerships across local, state, and national agricultural stakeholders. 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, 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:

Develops audit scopes and procedures in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (GAS) to perform highly complex compliance audits of DERS programs.
Conducts in-state travel and formal on-site reviews of one-stop centers.
Conducts field visits and audits outreach workers' daily logs and activity records to ensure regulatory compliance.
Assembles comprehensive audit working papers and formulates data-driven recommendations for operational improvements.
Prepares draft and final audit reports detailing audit findings, identifying operational discrepancies, and outlining required corrective action plans.
Drafts contributions to the statewide Agricultural Outreach Plan (AOP), Annual Outreach Summaries, and quarterly DOL compliance submissions.
Develops reports that summarize work area findings.
Offers suggestions and assists in the identification, implementation, and maintenance of actions that contribute to the strategic and operational objectives outlined in state, federal, and policy regulations and rules.
Monitors and elevates services delivered to Migrant and Seasonal Farm workers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

Federal regulations and governing workforce programs.
Computer technology principles, database systems, and automated programs used for audit research and data analysis.

Skill in:

Producing detailed, accurate audit working papers, statistical summaries, and formal audit reports.
Developing and delivering technical assistance, training programs, and presentations to staff, leadership, and external partner organizations.

Ability to:

Establish statewide guidelines, policy manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Perform in a lead capacity to provide guidance, technical support, and…