Grant Compliance Specialist

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; Bismarck (ND); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a Grant Compliance Specialist to join our Great Plains Region Team in a full-time role. The position supports administration of public and private funding for wetland conservation across seven states, with remote work possible and travel required.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and strong analytical, budgeting, and reporting skills. Office tools experience, including Excel and Dynamics, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or related field.
• Knowledge of federal and/or state grants required or preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Monitor government grants and contracts for financial and admin compliance.
• Track budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting.
• Process regional payables and labor reporting.
• Prepare and process receivable invoices for grants.
• Coordinate contract development and ensure compliance.
• Maintain grant and contract data in internal systems.

Skills

Analytical & quantitative skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Well-organized & detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

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Conservation-GPRO EXEMPT Full-Time, Regular Bismarck, ND, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2287

Bismarck, ND / Grand Island, NE

Ducks Unlimited, the world’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, is seeking a Grant Compliance Specialist to join our Great Plains Region Team. This full-time position will join a team of conservation professionals furthering DU’s conservation efforts across seven states (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana). We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual with strong analytical and quantitative skills. This position may be located in one of our regional offices (Bismarck, ND, Grand Island, NE). Remote work may also be considered. Note that travel is required.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Work with a diverse team of conservation professionals to provide administrative oversight of public grant and private funding for DU’s wetland conservation efforts. Support the work of staff, partners, and landowners on grassland, wetland, and conservation restoration and protection efforts.

• Monitor compliance with government grants and contracts for financial, administrative, and technical requirements, including budgeting, invoicing, financial and progress reporting, audit, records, and closeout
• Monitor, analyze, and reconcile project budgets and expenditures
• Facilitate processing of regional project payables and labor reporting
• Compile and process receivable invoices for grants and agreements
• Coordinate contract development and implementation, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements, review and commentary, approval, and dissemination
• Facilitate establishment and maintenance of grant and contract data and records in internal systems

Key Qualities, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field preferred
• Knowledge of federal and/or state grants, direct experience desired
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is preferred
• Well-organized and detail oriented

Benefits/Pay:

Salary will be based on experience and education. DU offers an exceptional benefit package, including comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; three weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and ten paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information, except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.