Grants Program Officer & Compliance Lead

State of North Carolina - State Budget & Management; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Remote work Mon & Fri (optional)

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Office of State Budget & Management is seeking a Program Officer/Grant Administrator to review grant documents, ensure compliance with laws, and support grant recipients across local governments, nonprofits, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes paralegal-style document review, regulatory interpretation, and detailed grant administration. A hybrid schedule requires onsite Tuesdays–Thursdays in downtown Raleigh, with Mondays and Fridays optional remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing grant documents and contracts for compliance with state and federal laws.
• Ability to interpret statutes, session laws, and administrative rules related to grant administration.
• Paralegal work experience, education, or training preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data-tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Review grant agreements, award documents, and related contracts for compliance.
• Analyze statutes, session laws, and regulations affecting grant administration.
• Identify and escalate legal, contractual, or compliance concerns; coordinate with legal counsel.
• Maintain grant records and documentation in accordance with retention laws.
• Manage a portfolio of 350+ grants and assist recipients with reporting and expenditures.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Customer service

Statutory/regulatory interpretation

Microsoft Office

Excel

Grant administration

Data tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

State of North Carolina - Office of State Budget & Management is seeking a Program Officer/Grant Administrator to review grant documents, ensure compliance with laws, and support grant recipients across local governments, nonprofits, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes paralegal-style document review, regulatory interpretation, and detailed grant administration. A hybrid schedule requires onsite Tuesdays–Thursdays in downtown Raleigh, with Mondays and Fridays optional remote work.