Grant Operations & Compliance Specialist

Idaho Housing and Finance Association; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Idaho Housing and Finance Association is seeking a strategic Grant Coordinator to lead the fiscal, regulatory, and operational management of its Domestic Violence Bonus Grant. You will oversee end-to-end grant administration, ensure HUD and IHFA policy compliance, and empower provider partners to maximize program outcomes.

This role requires at least 5 years of grant management or coordination, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of grant management or project coordination experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to interpret federal guidelines and manage heavily regulated programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience delivering technical assistance and training on complex grant requirements.
• Strong organizational abilities with experience managing multi-phase projects, budgets, and compliance workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end grant administration: Conduct threshold reviews, develop contracts/agreements, track budgets, process reimbursements, and oversee performance reporting.
• Monitor compliance & risk: Perform annual subrecipient risk assessments, support corrective actions, and ensure strict adherence to HUD standards and IHFA policies.
• Support policies & procedures: Help interpret and implement HUD guidelines and internal standards, assist with the development of clear process guides, and suggest practical improvements to streamline grant workflows.
• Provide partner support & training: Deliver technical assistance, create training materials, and help subrecipients navigate grant requirements and policy updates.
• Contribute to planning & reporting: Assist with the 5-Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, and NOFA cycles; help track performance data to support program efficiency.
• Collaborate across teams: Work alongside internal teams and state/local partners to support daily operations and strengthen Idaho’s homelessness response system.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant management

Project coordination

Policy interpretation

Technical training

Budget management

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Idaho Housing and Finance Association is seeking a strategic Grant Coordinator to lead the fiscal, regulatory, and operational management of its Domestic Violence Bonus Grant. You will oversee end-to-end grant administration, ensure HUD and IHFA policy compliance, and empower provider partners to maximize program outcomes.

This role requires at least 5 years of grant management or coordination, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 25%.