Federal Grants Compliance Officers

Micro1; India; Remote; INR 1,240,000 - 2,066,000; Part time

Job summary

Cashback24x7 is seeking a Federal Grants Compliance Officer to ensure post-award compliance with federal regulations for research funding in a remote, expert-level contractor role supporting audits for major universities. You will interpret guidelines from NSF, NIH, and DoD, prepare audit responses, and train internal teams on grant compliance while monitoring changes in regulations.

Strong written and verbal communication, along with the ability to work independently in a remote environment,

Qualifications

• Expertise in federal grant post-award management with NSF, NIH, or DoD.
• Experience managing federal audit responses at research-intensive universities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Deep understanding of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and federal grants frameworks.
• Impeccable attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply complex federal regulations to sponsored research.
• Oversee post-award compliance with federal agency requirements (NSF, NIH, DoD).
• Respond to federal audits and inquiries with comprehensive documentation.
• Collaborate with institutional departments to address compliance risks.
• Develop and deliver training materials on grant compliance.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update processes accordingly.
• Prepare clear written communications and present findings to leadership and external agencies.

Skills

Federal grant post-award mgmt

Audit response experience

Communication skills

Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200

Remote work self-management

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Job Title

Federal Grants Compliance Officers

Job Type

Contractor

Location

Remote

Job Summary

Join our customer’s team as a Federal Grants Compliance Officer and play a critical role in ensuring adherence to federal regulations for research funding. In this remote, expert-level position, you will oversee post-award compliance for grants from institutions such as the NSF, NIH, or DoD, and support audit response efforts for major universities.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply complex federal regulations, policies, and guidelines to sponsored research activities.
• Oversee post-award compliance, ensuring all activities align with requirements set forth by federal funding agencies (NSF, NIH, DoD).
• Respond to federal audits and inquiries, compiling documentation and crafting comprehensive responses.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across institutional departments to resolve compliance risks and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, update, and deliver training materials and guidance on grant compliance to internal teams.
• Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update internal processes and controls accordingly.
• Craft clear, concise written communications and present complex findings verbally to leadership and external agencies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Expertise in federal grant post-award management within agencies such as NSF, NIH, or DoD.
• Demonstrated experience managing federal audit responses at research-intensive universities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Deep understanding of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and other federal grants compliance frameworks.
• Impeccable attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and build effective working relationships.
• Strong self-management skills in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public administration, law, finance, or related field.
• Prior experience in developing policy or training for grants compliance programs.
• Professional certifications such as CRA, CPRA, or CCA.