Rural Texas Strong Compliance Analyst IV

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

1d•$5,798 - $9,508•Hybrid

About The Position

The Rural Texas Strong Compliance Analyst IV reports to the Rural Texas Strong Project Manager within the Deputy Chief Financial Officer Division at the Health and Human Services Commission. The position performs advanced compliance analysis and grant administration work in support of the Rural Texas Strong program and serves as its primary subject matter expert for federal and state grant compliance requirements. It ensures program activities, expenditures, contracts, performance reporting, and service deliverables comply with applicable laws, regulations, grant requirements, and agency policies. The analyst monitors and interprets regulatory changes, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), analyzes their effects on grant operations, and recommends ways to maintain compliance, funding integrity, and program effectiveness. The position establishes and maintains compliance monitoring, records management, and documentation systems to support audit readiness and responses to external audits, legislative inquiries, and agency reviews. It conducts compliance reviews, risk assessments, and monitoring of financial transactions, performance measures, contracts, and subrecipient activities; identifies risks; develops recommendations and corrective actions; and escalates concerns to project leadership. It also leads special projects and rapid-response initiatives related to changing grant, legislative, operational, or reporting requirements, working with extensive latitude for independent judgment. The position may provide input on compliance-related policies, procedures, and practices. The role is based in Austin and is eligible for telework. The Deputy Chief Financial Officer Division uses a hybrid telework and in-office schedule; currently, this position reports to the North Austin Complex on Thursdays and Fridays. Travel is up to 15%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
At least 5 years of experience in federal and/or state grant management, implementation, and monitoring.
Knowledge of federal grant administration requirements and grant lifecycle management.
Knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), federal awarding agency requirements, and state grant regulations.
Knowledge of compliance monitoring methodologies, internal control principles, risk management practices, and audit standards.
Knowledge of financial accountability requirements, performance measurement practices, and documentation standards.
Knowledge of contract management, subrecipient monitoring, records management, and reporting requirements.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing compliance activities.
Skill in conducting compliance reviews and evaluating large volumes of complex documentation and data.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations, contracts, grant requirements, and policy guidance.
Skill in developing and maintaining compliance tracking systems, audit documentation, and records management processes.
Skill in preparing concise reports, recommendations, executive briefings, and compliance analyses.
Skill in managing multiple projects, competing priorities, and urgent assignments simultaneously.
Skill in identifying risks and developing recommendations for operational and compliance improvements.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating complex compliance issues and recommending corrective actions.
Ability to identify risks, analyze alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
Ability to communicate complex regulatory, financial, and programmatic information to diverse audiences.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to maintain accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in high-visibility and time-sensitive situations.
Ability to provide guidance and coordination for compliance-related activities and initiatives.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience in federal and/or state contracting and procurement.
At least 3 years of experience in cross-divisional collaboration in a large organization.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary resource for federal and state grant compliance requirements by monitoring legislative, regulatory, and policy changes; researching and interpreting grant requirements; maintaining expertise in Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and other applicable regulations; analyzing regulatory impacts; and ensuring program operations, expenditures, contracts, and deliverables remain compliant.
Establish and maintain centralized grant documentation, records management, and compliance tracking systems; maintain audit-ready files and monitoring records; coordinate administrative activities; prepare executive briefings and reports; schedule and document meetings; and ensure compliance records are complete, accurate, and accessible.
Conduct compliance monitoring and risk assessments by reviewing financial transactions, program performance measures, contracts, subrecipient activities, and supporting documentation; identify potential compliance concerns, control weaknesses, or scope-related risks; develop corrective-action recommendations; and escalate findings to project leadership.
Lead special initiatives and time-sensitive projects by gathering and analyzing complex information, responding to urgent reporting requests, developing operational workflows, coordinating stakeholder activities, and producing reports for program administration and leadership decision-making.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide input into the development and revision of policies, procedures, and compliance-related practices.