Compliance Analyst Federal

SUNNY GLEN CHILDRENS HOME INC•Harlingen, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Compliance Analyst monitors and evaluates compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and Sunny Glen Children's Home policies and procedures. The role conducts audits, facility walkthroughs, documentation reviews, and risk assessments to identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement. It works with program leadership to communicate findings, monitor corrective actions, and promote regulatory compliance, accountability, and continuous quality improvement. The position oversees compliance across Sunny Glen Children's Home programs and locations, including Texas GRO childcare licensing regulations, ORR policies and procedures, CARF accreditation, PALS, and other applicable standards. It prepares programs for inspections and external audits, supports readiness for monitoring visits and accreditation surveys, provides technical guidance to staff and leadership, and maintains accurate compliance records and reports. The Compliance Analyst also collaborates with the PMO of Federal Programs on corrective action reports and policy updates, and with the Facilities Coordinator on walkthrough findings. The role is based at the Sunny Glen Children's Home Corporate Office in Harlingen, Texas. It is full-time, exempt, and on the day shift, with travel up to 25%. The position requires a relevant four-year bachelor's degree, LCAA eligibility, at least two years of experience with social services or childcare agencies, and a minimum age of 21. Bilingual English and Spanish ability and two years of audit compliance monitoring experience are preferred. A valid Texas driver's license and documentation showing the employee is free of contagious tuberculosis are required. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and must be able to work in a usually loud environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Four-year bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
LCAA eligible.
At least two years of experience with social services or childcare agencies.
Ability to identify compliance deficiencies, develop and implement corrective actions, maintain required documentation, and ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions from groups, clients, and the public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts, including probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret varied instructions, and make decisions in situations with limited standardization.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Electronic Case Management software.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Tuberculosis screening record showing the employee is free of contagious TB.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
Two years of audit compliance monitoring experience, including conducting, participating in, or managing audits, compliance reviews, monitoring visits, corrective action plans, or regulatory inspections.

Responsibilities

Oversee compliance adherence across Sunny Glen Children's Home programs and locations.
Monitor compliance with Texas GRO childcare licensing regulations, ORR policies and procedures, CARF accreditation, PALS, and other applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
Prepare programs for inspections and external audits by ensuring documentation and practices meet applicable requirements.
Identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, supporting the safety and well-being of children in care.
Support leadership and staff in understanding and implementing compliance policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate records and reports concerning compliance activities, inspections, incidents, and required documentation.
Support and complete audits and create systems to maintain compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
Support readiness for ORR monitoring visits, state licensing inspections, accreditation surveys, and other external audits by reviewing documentation, assessing compliance, and identifying areas requiring attention.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to program leadership and staff regarding requirements, audit findings, corrective actions, and policy implementation.
Participate in compliance-related meetings, accreditation activities, and regulatory reviews as assigned.
Collect, analyze, and report compliance data, including deficiencies, corrective actions, repeat findings, and quality assurance indicators.
Conduct routine internal audits, compliance reviews, and monitoring activities.
Conduct scheduled and unannounced facility walkthroughs, program assessments, and documentation reviews to identify compliance deficiencies, safety concerns, and operational risks.
Prepare detailed audit reports, compliance findings, and recommendations, and communicate results to the Divisional Director of Federal Programs and appropriate program leadership.
Collaborate with the PMO of Federal Programs on corrective action reports and policy updates.
Collaborate with the Facilities Coordinator on walkthrough findings to support program compliance.
Integrate Sunny Glen's core values into day-to-day operations.