Grant Compliance & Monitoring Specialist

Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid leave & holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

The State of Indiana is seeking a Grant Compliance Monitor to serve as the subject matter expert for Local Workforce Development Area governance activities. You will analyze grantee performance against federal, state, and local requirements, interview staff, prepare detailed reports, and verify corrective actions.

Collaboration across the Workforce Division supports continuous quality improvement. A degree is not required, but 7+ years of relevant experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge in program subject matter.
• Specialized knowledge of program area including pertinent rules and regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of accounting and budget principles.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

Responsibilities

• Establish program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
• Develop, update, and monitor all policies and procedures related to the program area.
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to leadership or customers.
• Implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.
• Analyze, prepare, and disseminate monthly and annual program reports.
• Review budget and make budgetary recommendations to improve the program area finances.
• Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
• Assist in the development and train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
• Coordinator and deliver communication plans and communications.
• Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies.
• Serve on management committees or other governing boards.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Skills

Specialized knowledge

Rules & regulations

Legal references

Oral & written communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Accounting basics

People management

Coaching & feedback

Job description

The State of Indiana is seeking a Grant Compliance Monitor to serve as the subject matter expert for Local Workforce Development Area governance activities. You will analyze grantee performance against federal, state, and local requirements, interview staff, prepare detailed reports, and verify corrective actions.

Collaboration across the Workforce Division supports continuous quality improvement. A degree is not required, but 7+ years of relevant experience may be considered.