Healthcare Grant Compliance Specialist Level 2

Volkert, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. in Alabama is seeking an experienced Healthcare Grant Compliance Specialist Level 2 to support the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program.

This role ensures that grant-funded activities, documentation, and reimbursements meet CMS, Medicaid, and program requirements, working with providers and program staff. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in grants compliance or healthcare operations, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Public Administration, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in grants compliance, healthcare operations, program monitoring, reimbursement review, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, CMS-funded programs, or grant-funded healthcare initiatives preferred.
• Strong understanding of documentation standards, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Review grant-funded program files, supporting documentation, and reimbursement requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Ensure expenditures, activities, and documentation align with grant agreements, program policies, and applicable federal/state regulations
• Verify eligibility, enrollment, provider participation, and required supporting records prior to approval or processing
• Monitor compliance with CMS, state Medicaid, and other applicable funding requirements
• Identify deficiencies, inconsistencies, or missing documentation and issue corrective action recommendations
• Track compliance findings, recurring issues, corrective actions, and trends
• Support audits, desk reviews, monitoring visits, and regulatory reporting
• Collaborate with program staff, providers, and leadership to resolve compliance issues and documentation gaps
• Assist in developing internal controls, compliance procedures, and monitoring tools
• Maintain confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive healthcare information

Skills

Grants compliance

Healthcare operations

CMS programs

Attention to detail

Multiple priorities

Drug screening

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Public Administration, Finance, or related field

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Healthcare Grant Compliance Specialist Level 2 to support our Program Management Group located in Alabama as part of the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program.

This position will support a statewide healthcare initiative focused on improving access, quality, and outcomes for rural communities across Alabama. The Grant Compliance Specialist will play a key role in ensuring program files, provider documentation, reimbursement records, and operational processes comply with all federal, state, and program-specific funding requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with healthcare reimbursement, Medicaid/Medicare programs, provider compliance, grants management, or federally funded healthcare programs. Experience with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations and grant oversight is highly preferred.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Review grant-funded program files, supporting documentation, and reimbursement requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Ensure expenditures, activities, and documentation align with grant agreements, program policies, and applicable federal/state regulations
• Verify eligibility, enrollment, provider participation, and required supporting records prior to approval or processing
• Monitor compliance with CMS, state Medicaid, and other applicable funding requirements
• Identify deficiencies, inconsistencies, or missing documentation and issue corrective action recommendations
• Track compliance findings, recurring issues, corrective actions, and trends
• Support preparation for audits, desk reviews, monitoring visits, and regulatory reporting
• Collaborate with program staff, providers, and leadership to resolve compliance issues and documentation gaps
• Assist in developing internal controls, compliance procedures, and monitoring tools
• Maintain confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive healthcare information

What You Need To Have

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Public Administration, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in grants compliance, healthcare operations, program monitoring, reimbursement review, or regulatory compliance
• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, CMS-funded programs, or grant-funded healthcare initiatives preferred
• Strong understanding of documentation standards, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with federal grant compliance requirements (2 CFR Part 200, subrecipient monitoring, allowable costs, documentation standards)
• Experience with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) programs or reporting requirements
• Experience with healthcare finance, provider enrollment, or claims validation
• Familiarity with grants management systems, or healthcare data systems
• Knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare privacy requirements
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving and process improvement mindset
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or monitoring visits

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

Key Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.” – Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Alabama