Disaster-Recovery Grant Compliance Lead

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

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.