Grant Compliance & Monitoring Specialist

IEM

12h•$105,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

IEM is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Grant Compliance & Monitoring Specialist to join our team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting our compliance and monitoring initiatives, focusing on the thorough review of program documentation to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations as well as program policies. This role involves documenting findings, communicating with team members and ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures. In this role, you will also support day-to-day project management activities related to grant compliance and monitoring. Your efforts will help us identify and mitigate potential risks, including fraud, waste, or abuse. The ideal candidate will possess strong ethical values, analytical skills, and a keen eye for detail, paired with effective written and interpersonal communication abilities.

Requirements

Degree: Associates degree or higher from an accredited university in a related field such as business, accounting, or project management.
Experience:1–2 years of professional experience in compliance, monitoring, grant administration, case management, or auditing.
Degree and Experience Substitution:A combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
Strong written communication skills to produce clear, grammatically correct reports, and effective interpersonal skills to convey sensitive findings to management.
Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality during investigations.
Exceptional focus on accuracy when reviewing documentation to prevent any compliance gaps.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of compliance, monitoring, or fraud investigations experience
One (1) year of housing experience or CDBG-DR experience – particularly experience with disaster recovery initiatives or other similar grant programs.

Responsibilities

Review program documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Identify gaps, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
Conduct periodic desk reviews to assess adherence to program requirements and federal/state regulations. Analyze findings to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Identify irregularities, suspicious patterns, or indicators of possible identity theft or misrepresentation.
Identify and address potential conflicts of interest. Apply relevant policies, guide employees through disclosure requirements, and maintain records to uphold ethical standards.
Maintain audit-ready records of monitoring activities. Prepare clear reports outlining findings, non‑compliance issues, and recommended corrective actions.
Use tools such as Excel, Smartsheet, Word, SharePoint, and program case management systems to analyze data, document investigations, and organize compliance records.