Government Program Director

HORNE has joined BDO USA • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Federal and State Programs serves as a subject matter expert for state and federal funding programs, overseeing compliance support for firm engagements and leading programmatic monitoring teams as needed. This position is responsible for the development, training, and continuing education of federal and state programs for team members, as well as ensuring adherence to compliance obligations and supporting all federal and state required reporting. The Director acts as a liaison between project teams, federal monitors, and clients, and provides expertise in financial management and program compliance for government services engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science or Finance/Accounts, required
• Seven (7) or more years of professional experience in business administration, public policy, business development, grant management, or program compliance, required
• Five (5) years of management or supervisory experience leading teams, required
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state program compliance and reporting requirements
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with government officials, clients, and internal teams
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Office 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Zoom/MS Teams, required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Public Policy,
• Experience implementing and monitoring federally funded programs (programmatic and fiscal monitoring)
• Experience working in state or local government, housing authorities, or large nonprofit organizations

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for state and federal grant programs to ensure alignment with compliance requirements and organizational goals
• Develops, implements, and monitors program plans that maximize the effective and compliant use of state and federal grant program funds
• Monitors subrecipients, contractors, and partners for compliance and performance to grant requirements
• Leads the development of disaster recovery action plans and substantial amendments
• Ensures accurate and timely reimbursement requests through established grant management systems
• Manages program closeout activities in compliance with grant requirements
• Oversees data collection, performance measurement, and reporting to state and federal agencies
• Ensures timely submission of program reports, program outcomes, and completion of state and federal grant objectives
• Establishes internal controls and risk mitigation strategies to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse
• Develops and implements training and technical assistance documents for state and federal grant programs and grant management systems
• Develops and administers support transition planning to long term recovery planning efforts
• Works with BDO Government Services to identify, pursue, and secure new state and federal funding opportunities
• Develops and implements long-term funding strategies to diversity and sustain state and federal revenue streams
• Analyzes legislation, regulations, and funding trends to anticipate opportunities and risks
• Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with state and federal agencies, local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and private entities
• Negotiates and formalizes partnerships, MOUs, and interagency agreements to support program expansions
• Other duties as required
• Leads and develops monitoring teams and program staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees