Accountability Manager

** Agency
* * Dept of Commerce
** Division
* * Division of Workforce Solutions
** Job Classification Title
** Program Analyst II (NS)
** Position Number
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* * NC19

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.
** Description of Work
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Skills and Abilities

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***** The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above.
***** Recruitment range is $64,621 - $113,088  
**** This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with** **, including health insurance, as well as retirement.
**** Description of Work:
** The Accountability Manager ensures North Carolina’s local workforce development boards remain compliant with all applicable federal, state, and agency policies and guidance. This role leads and supports a team of Monitors responsible for evaluating Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I programs and other assigned federal grants.

The Manager provides statewide consultation on the development, administration, and oversight of Title I programs throughout the workforce development system. This position works closely with internal and external partners—Commerce leadership and staff, chief local elected officials, workforce and education entities, business and government leaders, and service providers—to ensure program integrity, compliance, and effective implementation.

Key duties include technical and administrative oversight of assigned grants; evaluation and analysis of procurement, performance, and financial data; and strategic guidance to statewide partners. The role requires strong management experience to provide operational and administrative oversight of the Accountability Unit, including performance monitoring, budget tracking, and supervision of direct staff. Knowledge of WIOA, workforce systems, and program or project management is highly desirable.

Opportunities for statewide collaboration, conference participation, and public presentations are also encouraged.
** About the Unit:
** The Accountability Unit within the Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS) is responsible for monitoring, compliance, and oversight of WIOA Title I programs administered by North Carolina’s local workforce development boards. The unit ensures that workforce programs are effectively managed, properly implemented, and aligned with federal and state regulations.

The Accountability Unit collaborates with partners across the workforce system—including local boards, training providers, community organizations, and Commerce program staff—to promote consistent interpretation of policy, resolve compliance issues, and uphold the integrity of statewide workforce investments. Through monitoring, technical assistance, reporting, and training, the unit plays a critical role in supporting service quality, performance outcomes, and responsible stewardship of federal funds.
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

**** To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form.  Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.  We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).
** Applicants who possess the following qualifications may receive management preference:
* Demonstrated knowledge of public and business administration principles, accounting practices, and regulatory requirements relevant to program oversight. Ability to…