Federal Grants Compliance Officers
$52 - $98/hourpay
Required Skills
federal grants compliance
post-award grant management
uniform guidance (2 cfr part 200)
federal audit response
policy interpretation
training development
stakeholder collaboration
regulatory monitoring
written communication
verbal communication
analytical skills
attention to detail
organizational skills
remote work self-management
cross-functional leadership
Job Description
Job Title: Federal Grants Compliance Officers
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
Join our customer’s team as a Federal Grants Compliance Officer and play a critical role in ensuring adherence to federal regulations for research funding. In this remote, expert-level position, you will oversee post-award compliance for grants from institutions such as the NSF, NIH, or DoD, and support audit response efforts for major universities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret and apply complex federal regulations, policies, and guidelines to sponsored research activities.
- Oversee post-award compliance, ensuring all activities align with requirements set forth by federal funding agencies (NSF, NIH, DoD).
- Respond to federal audits and inquiries, compiling documentation and crafting comprehensive responses.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across institutional departments to resolve compliance risks and implement corrective actions.
- Develop, update, and deliver training materials and guidance on grant compliance to internal teams.
- Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update internal processes and controls accordingly.
- Craft clear, concise written communications and present complex findings verbally to leadership and external agencies.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Expertise in federal grant post-award management within agencies such as NSF, NIH, or DoD.
- Demonstrated experience managing federal audit responses at research-intensive universities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Deep understanding of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and other federal grants compliance frameworks.
- Impeccable attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and build effective working relationships.
- Strong self-management skills in a remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in public administration, law, finance, or related field.
- Prior experience in developing policy or training for grants compliance programs.
- Professional certifications such as CRA, CPRA, or CCA.
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