TVC - Compliance Officer (Grant Specialist III)

Grant Compliance Specialist

This position serves as a member of the Texas Veterans Commission team responsible for assuring compliance of all grants awarded by the Commission. Provides expertise and guidance in fiscal compliance reviews, grant monitoring activities, and accounting-related functional duties. Work involves coordinating, reviewing, evaluating, and reporting of grantee compliance with requirements, policies, and regulations. Position serves as the agency interpreter of federal and state grant management policies and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Participate in a comprehensive grant compliance program to include desk reviews, technical assistance, and on-site monitoring visits.
• Examine and analyze grantee reimbursement and client eligibility records for reliability, adequacy, accuracy, and compliance with grant regulations. Prepare reports of findings, outline discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical assistance regarding grant and contract administration, policies, and procedures. Prepare compliance reports for both internal and external use.
• Understand and interpret federal and state grant management policies and regulations as it applies to units of local government and non-profit organizations.
• Review submitted grant applications to determine eligibility based on regulations, program policies and established criteria.
• Evaluate and assess financial stability of non-profit organizations. Perform research in the System of Award Management (SAM), GuideStar, IRS Tax Exemption Search, and Federal Audit Clearinghouse websites.
• Work hours other than 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. may be required as needed. Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum Education : Bachelors degree from an accredited institute of higher education or the experience required when substituting for education on a year-by-year basis. One (1) year of experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education, for up to four (4) years. College Transcripts are required and must be provided before an interview can be extended, it is preferred they be attached to the application.

Minimum Experience : Two (2) years of experience in financial roles, grant management, business administration, public administration, or project management.

Additional Requirements : A valid Texas Drivers License must be provided within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications :

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Notes to Applicants :

Veterans Information : The Texas Veterans Commission is committed to hiring Veterans and is proud to employ the highest percentage of Veterans among all state agencies. Additional info may apply via the job posting.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : The Texas Veterans Commission does not discriminate on the basis of persons color, race, national origin, gender, gender identity / gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability religion, or age in employment or the provision of services.