Associate, Grant Management

BDO; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO is seeking a Grant Compliance Specialist in Puerto Rico to support post-disaster recovery programs. You will translate federal requirements into compliant policies, procedures, and program documentation, and collaborate with senior staff to assess regulatory impacts and strengthen controls.

The role requires strong writing, document management, and presentation skills, with attention to detail, version control, and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or Public Policy is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in public administration, government, policy, or compliance is required.
• Experience with HUD-funded programs and compliance activities (CDBG, CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, FEMA) is preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Researches complex program topics and drafts briefing documents, policy analyses, and program guidance with citations.
• Analyzes legislation and agency directives and recommends implementation actions and policy updates.
• Provides guidance on CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT eligibility and program implementation best practices.
• Develops and updates program guidelines, SOPs, and written policies to meet requirements.
• Supports regulatory reporting, audit readiness, and monitoring preparation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

MS Office proficiency

Smartsheet

Education

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

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

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 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
  

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

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

Experience:

• 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
• 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.

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.

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.