A Career with Purpose 

The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is searching for a Compliance Programs Manager to join our team. This is an opportunity to bring meaningful changes and tackle issues affecting at-risk youth. If you have experience with policy governance and regulatory compliance, we encourage you to apply. This role will review parole recommendations and manage accreditation standards and audits.

Basic Purpose

The Compliance Programs Manager serves as a senior, agency-wide coordinator and subject-matter expert responsible for compliance, oversight, and administration of critical juvenile justice programs. This position leads agency efforts related to PREA compliance, parole administration, ACA accreditation, policy governance, and federal census reporting. The role works closely with facility leadership, state office executives, external auditors, and legal partners to ensure regulatory compliance, program integrity, and operational consistency. This position exercises independent judgment and provides subject-matter expertise across multiple high-risk and high-visibility program areas. 

Typical Functions

• Serve as the Agency PREA Coordinator, overseeing implementation, training, investigations tracking, audits, corrective actions, and required state and federal reporting. 

• Administer the agency parole process, including review of parole recommendations, coordination with parole board members, scheduling hearings, and issuing parole decisions and documentation. 

• Coordinate targeted review meetings, parole hearings, parole revocations, and administrative transfer hearings in accordance with agency policy and statutory requirements. 

• Act as the Agency ACA Coordinator for COJC and JSU, managing accreditation cycles, mock audits, official audits, auditor coordination, and accreditation hearings. 

• Lead annual policy reviews, coordinating revisions with facility leadership, department heads, and the executive team to ensure legal and regulatory compliance. 

• Serve as the agency Census Coordinator, compiling, reviewing, and submitting required federal census and survey reports by established deadlines. 

• Maintain confidential and permanent records related to PREA, parole, ACA, policy revisions, and census submissions in accordance with retention and confidentiality standards. 

• Collaborate with superintendents, administrators, legal counsel, advocates, and executive leadership to resolve compliance issues and implement corrective actions. 

• Provide training, guidance, and technical assistance to facility and field staff regarding compliance standards, reporting requirements, and procedural expectations. 

Level Descriptor

At this level employees are assigned responsibilities involving the direction or management of a major program, division, unit or function, which is large in size and scope. Responsibilities include program development, direction, planning, and evaluation and organizing and coordinating program services and activities. Incumbents will be given administrative freedom to plan, develop, and organize all phases of the work necessary for its completion within broad program guidelines.

Schedule & Compensation  

• Work Schedule: M-F 8-5 

• Annual Salary: $72,000 

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the methods of organization and management; of public administration; of agency policies and procedures; of grant or contract program requirements; of the legislative process; of basic research and statistical techniques; of federal and state laws and regulations relating to administration of assigned programs; and of supervisory principles and practices. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to establish and develop training programs; to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions; to organize and present facts and opinions; to plan, direct, and review the work of others; to analyze complex situations and make responsible decisions; and to coordinate the work of organizational units.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to pass OSBI and FBI background check. 

• Applicants may be required to travel as part of their job responsibilities. 

• Some positions may require a valid Oklahoma Driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles. 

• Some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Why You'll Love It Here

HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. As a Hope-centered agency the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families with the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you! 

Extensive Benefits: We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.  

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums. 

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.   

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.   

• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.   

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees. 

• 11 paid holidays a year. 

• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.   

• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.   

• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.   

About Us: Our vision is that all Oklahoma youth and families have the resources and supports they need to reach their full potential. We collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma youth.  

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help change the lives of Oklahoma’s most at-risk youth! 

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.