Associate, Grant Management

BDO USA, Llp; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO is seeking a Grant Compliance Specialist to support post-disaster recovery and mitigation programs in Puerto Rico, translating federal guidance into compliant policies and program documentation.

You will analyze regulations, develop SOPs, and assist with monitoring, audit readiness, and reporting for HUD-funded programs. Strong writing, document control, and deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in public administration, government, policy, or compliance.
• Experience supporting housing, community development, mitigation, or natural disaster recovery programs, preferred.
• Experience supporting federally funded programs and compliance activities (CDBG, CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, FEMA), preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Researches complex program topics and drafts briefing documents, policy analyses, and program guidance with citations.
• Analyzes legislation, executive orders, Federal Register notices, and directives; recommends actions and updates.
• Provides guidance on CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT eligibility, National Objectives, and implementation best practices.
• Develops and updates action plans, program guidelines, and SOPs to meet federal and state requirements.
• Assists with compliance review tools and monitoring approaches for contractor, recipient, and subrecipient performance.
• Supports HUD and OIG regulatory reporting, audit responses, and query management activities.
• Prepares for monitoring and audit visits by developing project plans and coordinating internal reviews.
• Reviews contracts, amendments, and MOU templates for regulatory compliance and edits as needed.
• Creates high-level presentations and written deliverables for senior leaders using Word and PowerPoint.

Skills

Strong writing

Document management

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or Public Policy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Description

The Grant Compliance Specialist supports post-disaster recovery and mitigation programs in Puerto Rico by researching federal requirements and translating guidance into compliant policies, procedures, and program documentation. Responsibilities include policy analysis, development of program guidelines and standard operating procedures, and support for monitoring, audit readiness, and regulatory reporting related to HUD-funded programs such as CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT. The role collaborates onsite with senior staff and subject matter experts to assess regulatory impacts, strengthen compliance controls, and improve program performance. The position requires strong writing, document management, and presentation skills, with consistent attention to detail, version control, and deadlines.

Job Summary

The Grant Compliance Specialist supports post-disaster recovery and mitigation programs in Puerto Rico by researching federal requirements and translating guidance into compliant policies, procedures, and program documentation. Responsibilities include policy analysis, development of program guidelines and standard operating procedures, and support for monitoring, audit readiness, and regulatory reporting related to HUD-funded programs such as CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT. The role collaborates onsite with senior staff and subject matter experts to assess regulatory impacts, strengthen compliance controls, and improve program performance. The position requires strong writing, document management, and presentation skills, with consistent attention to detail, version control, and deadlines.

Job Duties

• Researches complex program and policy topics and drafts briefing documents, policy analyses, and program guidance with appropriate citations
• Analyzes legislation, executive orders, Federal Register notices, and agency directives and recommends implementation actions and policy updates
• Provides guidance on CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT eligibility, National Objectives, and program implementation best practices
• Develops and updates action plans, action plan amendments, program guidelines, standard operating procedures, and written policies to meet federal and state requirements
• Assists with compliance review tools and monitoring approaches to evaluate contractor, recipient, and subrecipient performance against binding agreements
• Supports HUD and OIG regulatory reporting, audit responses, and query management activities
• Prepares for monitoring and audit visits by developing project plans and coordinating internal pre-visit reviews and documentation readiness
• Reviews service provider files, contracts, amendments, and memorandum of understanding templates for regulatory compliance and proposes edits
• Creates and delivers high-level presentations and written deliverables for senior leaders using advanced Microsoft Word and PowerPoint capabilities
• Tracks edits, manages version control, and maintains status reporting for policy and compliance deliverables and team goals
• Monitors projects and contracts for compliance with federal, state, and program requirements and document findings and remediation steps
• Manages assigned tasks within project plans using Smartsheet and maintains schedule and deliverable accountability
• Communicates applicable federal regulations to internal stakeholders and aligns documentation to required standards
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or Public Policy, required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

One (1) year of experience in public administration, government, policy, or compliance, required

• Experience supporting housing, community development, mitigation, or natural disaster recovery programs, preferred
• Experience supporting federally funded programs and compliance activities (CDBG, CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, FEMA, cross-cutting federal requirements), preferred
• Experience supporting audit readiness, monitoring preparation, or regulatory reporting, preferred

Licensure/Certification

N/A

Software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, required
• Knowledge of Smartsheet, preferred

Language

• Bilingual (Spanish and English), required

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and technical writing abilities, including the ability to review and interpret laws, regulations, policies, contracts, and program requirements and communicate findings clearly and professionally
• Applies strong decision-making skills
• Communicates clearly in formal written deliverables and executive-level presentations
• Collaborates effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Maintains high attention to detail for document control, versioning, and compliance evidence
• Ability to travel as required (10%–25%)

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability