Jobs at State of Rhode Island

Performs advanced governmental accounting and fiscal administration for state and federal funds. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements and budgets, managing purchase orders and reimbursements, maintaining ledgers and grant reporting systems, reconciling accounts, reviewing financial transactions, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Plans and evaluates statewide human services policies and systems while monitoring child care centers and family child care homes for licensing compliance. Conducts inspections, reviews records, investigates complaints, tracks corrective actions, communicates with providers, provides technical assistance, and supports training and quality improvement. Maintains confidential records, coordinates with agencies and community partners, and may provide legal testimony regarding licensure.

Administers the Office of Accounts and Controls, overseeing state disbursements, accounts payable, audits, payroll preaudit, accounting, financial reporting, policy, procedures, and control functions. Plans operations, develops automated systems and procedures, conducts research on legal and policy matters, manages budgets and planning with the Controller, and supervises accounting, technical, and clerical staff.

Assists with business management services for the Department of Corrections, including clerical supervision, records and financial account maintenance, budget preparation and monitoring, procurement, inventory control, payment processing, travel reimbursements, purchase-card reconciliation, and coordination of maintenance services. Advises unit managers on business policies and procurement requirements, supports solicitation development and bid processes, and liaises with the Office of Purchases.

Direct and oversee the administrative and technical programs of the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission; audit and ensure research reactor compliance with federal/state rules, evaluate nuclear proposals for safety and environmental impact, liaise with agencies and contractors, and supervise professional scientific and technical staff.

Leads planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs within the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. Manages education funding, grant compliance, data tracking, reports, proposals, purchasing, vendors, and provider relationships. Oversees post-secondary and vocational programming, coordinates schedules and facilities, supports student admissions and financial aid, and aligns programs with incarcerated population needs while liaising with correctional facilities and partner institutions.

Provide specialized legal research and representation for the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals in psychiatric, medical, administrative, and labor arbitration hearings; prepare cases for trial with the Attorney General's Office; draft legislation and review contracts; advise departmental officials on federal and state legal obligations; provide in-service legal training and supervise assigned staff as needed.

Provides technical, administrative, and customer service support for educator certification programs. Processes applications and maintains records using eCert and electronic platforms, responds to inquiries from educators, agencies, school districts, and the public, compiles data and statistics, disseminates materials, manages supply inventories, processes document reformatting requests, and performs routine equipment repairs.

Implements statewide public health promotion programs addressing chronic and infectious diseases, injury, substance abuse, nutrition, fitness, and immunization. Develops multimedia materials, presentations, reports, and community partnerships; analyzes health promotion data and presents findings. As a Licensing Board Manager, oversees healthcare licensure boards, reviews applications, coordinates meetings and complaint investigations, drafts regulatory communications, and explains licensing statutes and regulations.

Project Coordinator in the RI Lottery Finance Department responsible for designing financial and competitive metrics methodologies, producing recurring management reports, analyzing product sales and margins, benchmarking performance, ensuring data accuracy, identifying trends, and conducting ad hoc research. The role collaborates with accounting, product, and marketing teams and requires finance knowledge, data analysis, data manipulation, and clear presentation skills using charts, graphs, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Plans, coordinates, and directs motor pool, transportation, waste removal, grounds, and facility maintenance programs at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery. Supervises maintenance staff, coordinates vehicle usage and repairs, manages contractors, prepares operational reports, recommends site improvements, maintains records, and may operate trucks and other motor equipment. The role requires availability for 24-hour transportation or maintenance issues.

Operates the DHS telephone console, answers and transfers calls, greets customers, identifies their needs, and directs them to appropriate contacts. Provides information about benefits programs and services, maintains informational materials, records work activities, and performs routine clerical tasks and data entry. May instruct temporary receptionists or telephone operators.

Leads statewide technology portfolio and project management for enterprise applications, infrastructure, and business systems. Oversees technology planning, deployment, support operations, policies, budgets, vendors, project metrics, analytics, roadmaps, and staff development. Provides solutions and application architecture oversight for RI Bridges health and human services systems, coordinating business, security, infrastructure, and operations teams. Supervises professional and technical staff and collaborates with agency leadership, vendors, the PMO, and executive stakeholders.

Leads complex statewide human services policy and systems planning, development, analysis, and evaluation. Researches, writes, and edits policies based on federal and state laws and regulations; coordinates field staff input; supervises technical and clerical personnel; and supports consistent triage, lobby management, and clerical practices across DHS offices, including Providence regional offices.

Assists a high-level state official with complex administrative support for major government projects and programs. Oversees agency records, analyzes operational procedures, prepares reports and recommendations, coordinates work across agency units, handles inquiries, performs public relations duties, attends meetings, and supervises clerical support staff.

Manages complex investigations of discrimination charges involving employment, housing, public accommodations, credit, and services. Collects and analyzes evidence, conducts interviews and hearings, negotiates settlements, applies civil rights laws, drafts recommendations and formal complaints, handles intake inquiries, provides public outreach and training, mentors staff, and supports agency projects and proceedings.

Conduct clinical screening and assessments in community, cellblock, and correctional settings; prepare bail release and dispositional treatment plans; coordinate and arrange treatment admissions and transportation; maintain and update case files and program statistics; perform mitigation work by gathering records and interviewing supports; maintain a network of community service providers and verify treatment status for court review dates.

Performs financial, compliance, performance, and special project audits for the Rhode Island Office of the Auditor General. Responsibilities include testing controls, preparing audit documentation, researching auditing and accounting standards, communicating with auditees, drafting findings, participating in audit meetings, and potentially supervising audit staff as a Senior Auditor.

Lead and manage high-value, high-volume procurement activities for state agencies, focusing on complex IT commodities. Oversee solicitation lifecycle, contract negotiation, legal review, vendor management, and staff supervision. Provide policy guidance, train users, maintain procurement records in ERP/eProcurement systems, ensure compliance with Rhode Island procurement law and ethics, and support special projects and emergency procurements.

Investigates Medicaid fraud, healthcare billing violations, and abuse or neglect in Medicaid-funded facilities. Duties include analyzing claims, medical, and financial records; interviewing victims, witnesses, and targets; conducting surveillance; executing search warrants; preparing investigative reports; and testifying in court and grand jury proceedings. The investigator collaborates with attorneys, analysts, forensic auditors, and state and federal partners on complex criminal and civil investigations.