Grant Compliance Specialist - Government Programs

thesource; Austin, Houston (TX, TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Source is seeking a Govt. Grant Compliance Coordinator in Austin or Houston to support federal, state, and local grant compliance under the Senior Director of Operations.

This role focuses on documentation, monitoring, training, and ensuring adherence to Uniform Guidance and program requirements such as Texas Thriving Families and SRAE. The ideal candidate brings attention to detail, strong written/verbal communication, and the ability to work cross-functionally with finance, program teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public administration, accounting, healthcare administration, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of government grant compliance, administration, or audit experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), HHSC contracts, and monitoring/audit processes a plus.
• Ability to interpret federal and state regulations under supervision.
• Strong research, data management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Director of Operations on government grant compliance matters.
• Assist with maintaining compliance documentation, policies, and SOPs.
• Help educate staff on grant requirements and compliance standards.
• Assist with monitoring, audits, and program evaluations.
• Provide administrative support for risk management and corrective actions.
• Demonstrate ongoing compliance with SRAE and TTF requirements and trainings.
• Track compliance of grants and contracts with federal, state, and local rules.
• Assist communications with government funders and monitoring agencies.
• Help maintain compliance policies and SOPs aligned with grant requirements.
• Support internal monitoring, file reviews, and audit findings compilation.
• Document corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare materials for external monitoring visits, audits, and site reviews.
• Coordinate with Finance on cost allocation for compliant reimbursement.
• Support program teams with compliance-related documentation and reporting.
• Assist in delivering compliance training for staff and partners.
• Provide routine compliance reporting to the Senior Director of Operations.
• Attend and volunteer at major fund-raising events when possible.

Skills

Research skills

Data management

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, accounting, healthcare administration, or related field

Job description

The Source is seeking a Govt. Grant Compliance Coordinator in Austin or Houston to support federal, state, and local grant compliance under the Senior Director of Operations.

This role focuses on documentation, monitoring, training, and ensuring adherence to Uniform Guidance and program requirements such as Texas Thriving Families and SRAE. The ideal candidate brings attention to detail, strong written/verbal communication, and the ability to work cross-functionally with finance, program teams,