Grants / Compliance Analyst

Witt O'brien's LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambipar is seeking a Grants / Compliance Analyst to support FEMA Public Assistance grant administration, documentation reviews, and audit readiness. The role involves coordinating with project teams, maintaining compliance trackers, and assisting withFederal grant requirements.

Flexibility for remote or client-site work may apply. The position emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of grants management/compliance experience.
• Experience reviewing documentation and supporting grant administration.
• Knowledge of federal grants management principles and 2 CFR Part 200.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Review project and grant documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Support FEMA Public Assistance grant administration activities.
• Review invoices, contracts, timesheets, and cost documentation for compliance.
• Maintain grant compliance trackers and project files.
• Assist with audit preparation and corrective action responses.

Skills

Grant management

Compliance auditing

Documentation review

Excel

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Public Administration / Accounting / Finance / Emergency Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Grants / Compliance Analyst FEMA Program Management Services Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference? Do you want to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that protects the planet, strengthens communities, and supports businesses when they need it most? Are you seeking a place where your work contributes directly to an organization known for excellence in environmental services, crisis management, and emergency response? If your answer is “yes,” then you belong at Ambipar.

• Review project and grant documentation for completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Support FEMA Public Assistance grant administration activities, including project documentation, eligibility reviews, reimbursement support, and closeout.
• Review invoices, procurement records, contracts, timesheets, cost documentation, and other supporting records for compliance and completeness.
• Maintain grant compliance trackers, project files, documentation logs, and corrective action trackers.
• Support monitoring of compliance with FEMA policies, federal grant requirements, procurement standards, and 2 CFR Part 200, as applicable.
• Identify missing, inconsistent, or potentially non-compliant documentation and coordinate resolution with project teams.
• Support quality control reviews of Project Worksheets, Damage Inventories, scopes of work, cost documentation, and related project records.
• Assist with audit preparation, requests for information, monitoring reviews, and corrective action responses.
• Provide administrative and technical support to Project Managers and the Financial & Grants Manager on grant and compliance matters.
• Support development and maintenance of compliance procedures, checklists, templates, and training materials.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Emergency Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grants management, compliance, financial analysis, project administration, disaster recovery, or a related field.
• Experience reviewing documentation, maintaining records, tracking compliance requirements, or supporting grant administration.
• Working knowledge of federal grants management principles and documentation requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies, missing information, and compliance concerns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Assistance, CDBG-DR, or other federal disaster recovery programs.
• Familiarity with FEMA Grants Portal, Project Worksheets, Damage Inventories, scopes of work, cost documentation, and grant closeout.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 and federal procurement requirements.
• Experience supporting audits, monitoring reviews, or quality assurance activities.
• Experience working with state, territorial, municipal, or nonprofit applicants and subrecipients.
• Experience in Puerto Rico or other post-disaster recovery environments.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are preferred.

Core Competencies

• Federal grants compliance
• FEMA Public Assistance
• Documentation review and quality control
• Regulatory and policy interpretation
• Attention to detail
• Audit readiness
• Risk identification
• Data and records management
• Analytical problem solving
• Written communication

This position may be based in a remote, or client-site environment depending on contract requirements. The position may require regular travel to client offices, project sites, field locations, meetings, and other program-related activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

With you when it counts.

Are you looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference? Do you want to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that protects the planet, strengthens communities, and supports businesses when they need it most? Are you seeking a place where your work contributes directly to an organization known for excellence in environmental services, crisis management, and emergency response? If your answer is “yes,” then you belong at Ambipar.

Ambipar is a global leader in environmental and emergency management solutions. In the United States, our diverse portfolio spans emergency consulting and risk mitigation, grants management support, 24/7 emergency response, environmental remediation, industrial services, business continuity, and disaster recovery. Through our Witt O’Brien's consulting business, we help communities build resilience in a rapidly changing world—advising clients on how to mitigate risk, prepare for crises, respond effectively, and recover stronger. Across the country, our emergency response teams manage environmental incidents of all types—from chemical and hazardous waste spills to silo fire suppression and industrial vacuum services. We also deliver specialized training programs that equip emergency responders with the skills they need to act swiftly and safely. As the frequency and complexity of both natural and human-made disasters continue to grow, the need for our expertise has never been greater. We invite you to join an ambitious, forward-thinking team of top professionals who are committed to safeguarding people, communities, and the environment. Together, we can take our organization—and your career to the next level.