Grant Compliance Specialist for HUD Post-Disaster Programs

BDO USA, Llp; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO is seeking a Grant Compliance Specialist to support post-disaster recovery and mitigation programs in Puerto Rico, translating federal guidance into compliant policies and program documentation.

You will analyze regulations, develop SOPs, and assist with monitoring, audit readiness, and reporting for HUD-funded programs. Strong writing, document control, and deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in public administration, government, policy, or compliance.
• 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), preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Researches complex program topics and drafts briefing documents, policy analyses, and program guidance with citations.
• Analyzes legislation, executive orders, Federal Register notices, and directives; recommends actions and updates.
• Provides guidance on CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT eligibility, National Objectives, and implementation best practices.
• Develops and updates action plans, program guidelines, and SOPs to meet federal and state requirements.
• Assists with compliance review tools and monitoring approaches for contractor, recipient, and subrecipient performance.
• 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 reviews.
• Reviews contracts, amendments, and MOU templates for regulatory compliance and edits as needed.
• Creates high-level presentations and written deliverables for senior leaders using Word and PowerPoint.

Skills

Strong writing

Document management

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Job description

BDO is seeking a Grant Compliance Specialist to support post-disaster recovery and mitigation programs in Puerto Rico, translating federal guidance into compliant policies and program documentation.

You will analyze regulations, develop SOPs, and assist with monitoring, audit readiness, and reporting for HUD-funded programs. Strong writing, document control, and deadlines are essential.