WIOA Monitoring Manager

Full-time position located in Oklahoma City, OK. One vacancy available.

About the Role

This is a supervisory, exempt position responsible for overseeing WIOA monitoring and compliance activities. The role requires in-person attendance and involves direct supervision of staff, on-site programmatic and financial reviews, and coordination with federal and state organizations. Some overnight travel is required for monitoring reviews and meetings/conferences.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute the annual monitoring schedule of sub-recipients and contracts.
• Provide supervision, direction, and evaluation to staff responsible for WIOA monitoring and oversight.
• Supervise on-site programmatic and financial reviews of all entities receiving grants through the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.
• Evaluate and analyze current monitoring operations and data using performance metrics to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processing efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across multiple programs.
• Conduct compliance investigations/auditing of local area fiscal agents’ accounting records in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 and Department of Labor regulations.
• Oversee audit resolution for local area fiscal agents.
• Manage resource planning for the department and work within budget constraints.
• Oversee all monitoring functions of WIOA and other state or federal grants to identify problems or deficiencies in grantee operations and financial management systems.
• Prepare official agency fiscal and programmatic monitoring reports and final determinations of compliance for four local workforce development boards.
• Coordinate with federal and state organizations and agency divisions to address potential non-compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Research and evaluate federal directives for managing and implementing Federal programs administered by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.
• Review proposed legislation pertaining to the workforce delivery system.
• Provide technical assistance to sub-recipients, boards, board staff, and contracted service providers on federal regulations and state statutes for WIOA programs.
• Collaborate with the policy unit and local areas on new or updated policies governing state implementation of federal grant-funded workforce programs.
• Plan and conduct meetings and trainings/workshops focused on monitoring responsibilities for staff and local areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, business, public administration, program compliance, fiscal auditing, or a related field.
• Five years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, business, public administration, program compliance, fiscal auditing, or a related area.
• Two years of supervisory/management experience, including leading teams, managing performance, directing projects/programs, monitoring contracts, and reporting for compliance.
• Knowledge of methods of organization and management, public administration, grant management, accounting/auditing principles, and federal/state laws related to assigned programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Teams) and the ability to learn other software as needed.
• Ability to travel overnight to local areas and attend in-state/out-of-state meetings/conferences.
• Capability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 25 pounds.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions.
• Ability to organize and present facts and opinions clearly.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Titles I-IV and related policies.
• Experience with basic research and statistical techniques.

Qualifications

Education and experience may be substituted as follows:

• One year of technical administrative or professional experience in business or public administration may substitute for each year of the required education (up to a maximum of four years).
• No substitution allowed for the required two years of supervisory/management experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with accounting or auditing experience.

Pay

Annual salary of $71,000.00; hourly rate of $34.13 ($34.134615).

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. In-person training with some online components.

Benefits

The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.