Grant Compliance & Monitoring Specialist

IEM•, FL

5d•$60,000 - $70,000•Remote

About The Position

IEM is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented specialist to support compliance and monitoring initiatives. The role focuses on thoroughly reviewing program documentation for adherence to federal and state regulations and program policies. The specialist documents findings, communicates with team members, and supports day-to-day project management activities related to grant compliance and monitoring. The work helps identify and mitigate potential risks, including fraud, waste, and abuse. The position can be performed from anywhere in the United States, working from home or a personal office. Preference is given to residents of Pasco County, Florida, followed by Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Personal work environments must meet the stated internet speed and ping requirements, and the employee must have access to their internet service provider account during working hours to maintain the connection if needed.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher from an accredited university in a related field, such as business, accounting, or project management; a combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
One to two years of professional experience in compliance, monitoring, grant administration, case management, or auditing.
Strong MS Excel skills, including the ability to read and generate reports using complex formulas, pivot tables, and other intermediate Excel skills.
Strong written communication skills to produce clear, grammatically correct reports.
Effective interpersonal skills to communicate sensitive findings to management.
Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality during investigations.
Exceptional focus on accuracy when reviewing documentation.
Ability to meet the stated home-work-environment internet requirements and access the internet service provider account during working hours if needed.

Nice To Haves

One year of compliance, monitoring, or fraud investigations experience.
One year of housing or CDBG-DR experience, particularly with disaster recovery initiatives or 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 and state regulations, and analyze findings for trends and improvement opportunities.
Identify irregularities, suspicious patterns, or indicators of possible identity theft or misrepresentation.
Identify and address potential conflicts of interest by applying relevant policies, guiding employees through disclosure requirements, and maintaining records.
Maintain audit-ready records of monitoring activities.
Prepare clear reports describing findings, non-compliance issues, and recommended corrective actions.
Use Excel, Smartsheet, Word, SharePoint, and program case management systems to analyze data, document investigations, and organize compliance records.
Support day-to-day project management activities related to grant compliance and monitoring.