Federal Compliance Analyst, Principal

Orange County Transportation Authority • Orange, CA

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About The Position

Under general direction, supports the development and implementation of OCTA’s federal compliance program to ensure adherence to applicable federal laws, regulations, and best practice standards. This position plays a key role in compliance oversight, regulatory analysis, subrecipient monitoring, and agency-wide guidance related to federal transit funding requirements and compliance obligations. This is an exempt position in salary grade 215: Min – $111,654.40 | Mid – $132,641.60 | Max – $153,628.80 /year. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of federal grant compliance, regulatory requirements, and oversight practices
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply complex federal regulations and guidance
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including report writing and presentations
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in complex compliance matters
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Political Science, Law, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five (5) years of related experience in compliance, grants administration, auditing, regulatory affairs, public administration, or a related field
• Knowledge of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements and federal grant compliance regulations required

Nice To Haves

• Play a vital role in ensuring compliance and accountability for federally funded transportation programs
• Help shape policies and practices that support OCTA’s long-term success and regulatory excellence
• Work on complex and meaningful projects with agency-wide impact
• Collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines and departments
• Build expertise in federal transit regulations, compliance oversight, and public sector administration
• Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and continuous improvement of OCTA’s federal compliance program
• Monitor, research, and analyze federal laws, regulations, and guidance affecting agency programs and funding
• Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, and subrecipient monitoring activities
• Interpret complex federal grant requirements and assess their impact on agency operations, policies, and procedures
• Develop and maintain compliance guides, corrective action plans, risk assessment tools, and tracking systems
• Assist with implementation of new federal requirements and regulatory changes across the agency
• Investigate potential compliance issues and collaborate with departments to implement corrective actions
• Prepare reports, presentations, policies, procedures, and correspondence related to compliance activities
• Analyze proposed federal regulations and provide recommendations regarding agency impacts
• Deliver compliance training and educational resources to internal staff and external stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal