Grants Compliance & Risk Analyst

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in Washington, DC is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support conservation award-making by focusing on compliance and risk analysis for the Foundation and its subrecipients and contract workers.

The role involves reviewing budgets, financial documents, monitoring subrecipients under 2 CFR Part 200, drafting memos, generating reports, and ensuring adherence to policies. Strong Excel, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with strong Excel proficiency.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial staff.
• Experience with federal fiscal compliance and risk assessment in nonprofits.
• Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance and procurement principles.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve applicant budgets for compliance with Foundation, funding source, and OMB requirements.
• Review applicant financial documents to assess entity's financial stability.
• Collaborate with Grant Administrators to obtain financial documents and assess risk.
• Highlight non-compliant files to supervisor and propose resolutions.
• Draft memos and recommendations for issues identified.
• Prepare reports from the grants management system on funding eligibility, risk, and financial management.
• Review audits for subrecipients and conduct subrecipient monitoring and risk assessments.
• Respond to inquiries from staff, applicants, and grantees regarding budget reviews.
• Assist in source selection and Contracts for Services/Goods processes.
• Maintain Compliance Department forms, templates, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Subrecipient monitoring

Budget review

Financial document review

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Finance

Tools

Grant management systems

Job description

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in Washington, DC is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support conservation award-making by focusing on compliance and risk analysis for the Foundation and its subrecipients and contract workers.

The role involves reviewing budgets, financial documents, monitoring subrecipients under 2 CFR Part 200, drafting memos, generating reports, and ensuring adherence to policies. Strong Excel, communication, and organizational skills are essential.