ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

The primary worksite is the State Capitol Executive Tower at 1700 West Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Applicants must reside within commuting distance to Phoenix

The position offers the potential for remote work up to two days per week at the discretion of the Director and to the extent it does not interfere with fulfilling responsibilities of the position

This position is currently grant funded with an Annual Salary Range of: $72,000 - $88,000

Grade: 01

This position will close October 1, 2025  

The Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) is seeking a highly motivated and public service minded individual to serve on the Grants and Federal Resources Team(GFRT) within OSPB and to support making prudent fiscal decisions with federal and state dollars to advance equitable outcomes for Arizona citizens.

The Compliance and Reporting (C&R) Analyst will assist the GFRT with all compliance and reporting responsibilities of the department including, but not limited to, executing the grant management process through the entire grants life cycle; researching, reviewing, and monitoring grant programs; and communicating with stakeholders and grantees.

C&R Analysts will primarily work within the Compliance and Reporting team, as part of the GFRT, to conduct subrecipient monitoring activities and fiscal auditing of OSPB grantees, this involves a multi-level, collaborative internal review process to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The Compliance and Reporting (C&R) Analyst must be committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, OSPB will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.

Together, our team strives to create and maintain an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming work environment.

The Compliance and Reporting (C&R) Analyst key job responsibilities will include:

• Conduct subrecipient monitoring of OSPB grantees including on-site and desk reviews; present initial assessment and recommendations to senior analysts and management for review

• Develop an understanding of Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG); state and federal laws, rules, regulations pertaining to grants; grants management procedures; and grant guidance such as American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), and Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund through on-going internal training, external workshops and independent learning

• Review Corrective Action Plans (CAP) submitted by grantees and conduct follow-up to ensure issues of non-compliance have been resolved

• Participate in department workgroups to develop processes and identify innovative approaches to solve problems

• Support the annual risk assessment process to determine monitoring priorities and levels of grantee support

• Support OSPB state and federal audits by collecting fiscal and program data, reporting and documentation

• Assist with required state/federal reporting including data collection and report submissions

• Assist in OSPB grantee trainings, workshops and other external support activities

• General understanding of basic accounting practices and principles to ensure the ability to review and identify errors and inconsistencies and to analyze and interpret budgets

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Google Suite, and comfortable navigating new software products and applications

• Understanding and application of grant management and auditing policies, practices, procedures, guidelines, and requirements

• Interpersonal skills with key stakeholders and ability to build trusting relationships and influence across diverse populations

• Able to work independently, meet deadlines and take initiative within scope of work

• Demonstrate strong collaboration skills, open communication and a positive attitude

• Detail-oriented, organized and strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Display discretion and good judgment in the execution of duties

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Master’s degree in a related field with 1-2 years’ experience in grants management, subrecipient monitoring, or auditing; or, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2-4 years’ experience in grants management, subrecipient monitoring, or auditing; or 4-6 years’ experience in grants management, subrecipient monitoring, or auditing

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at agonzalez@az.gov for assistance