Grant Compliance Officer - Legal

National Grants Management Association; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Grants Management Association seeks a Grant Compliance Officer - Legal to supervise financial and regulatory compliance for federal, state, and local grant programs in a fully in-person role based in Gretna, LA. The position supports grant administration, reviews expenditures, and assists with audits.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, subrecipient monitoring, and ensuring adherence to Uniform Guidance and grantor requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3 years of professional experience administering or monitoring federally funded grant programs.
• CIA certification is preferred.
• CFE credential is preferred.
• Additional education, experience, or certifications may adjust the entrance salary within the range.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial and regulatory compliance of grant programs.
• Monitor expenditures and support audit activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitor subrecipients to ensure Uniform Guidance compliance.

Skills

Grant compliance

Regulatory compliance

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Legal Studies, or related field

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Job description

Grant Compliance Officer - Legal

Jefferson Parish - Gretna, LA

Full-time

Salary: $58,362.00 - $70,034.00 Annually

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON POSITION - NO REMOTE/HYBRID WORK AVAILABLE

Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF CENTRAL GRANTS ADMINISTRATION AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

Kind of Work

Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to perform advanced professional work involving financial and/or regulatory compliance oversight of federal, state, and local grant programs. Responsible for monitoring grant management activities, reviewing expenditures, supporting audit activities, conducting risk assessments, monitoring subrecipients, and ensuring compliance with Uniform Guidance and grantor requirements. The employee serves as the primary grant compliance resource for departments receiving grant funding and performs related duties as required. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission To Examination

• Possession of at least an accredited bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Legal Studies, or a related field;
• PLUS, three (3) years of professional experience administering or monitoring federally funded grant programs, including grant compliance or regulatory compliance
• PREFFERED: Possession of a Certified Internal Auditor Certification (CIA) issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Possession of a Certified Fraud Examiner Credential (CFE) issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate but not to exceed the listed salary range.

Kind of Examination

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.