Grant Compliance Specialist

BVA Bear's IT Solutions•South Middleton Township, PA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

BVA Bears IT Solutions is seeking a Grant Compliance Specialist. This role is responsible for ensuring that all project activities, documentation, and deliverables associated with the Appalachian Business Builders initiative comply with Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funding requirements, federal regulations, and institutional standards. The position provides oversight of compliance processes, documentation, reporting, and audit readiness to support successful execution of the project and future funding opportunities.

Requirements

Experience in grant compliance, federal program administration, or regulatory oversight
Strong understanding of documentation and reporting requirements
Attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple compliance processes simultaneously
U.S. Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Compliance or grants management certifications preferred
Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Monitor all project activities to ensure compliance with ARC funding requirements, federal guidelines, and contractual obligations.
Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation including deliverables, financial records, and supporting materials.
Support preparation and submission of required progress reports, compliance documentation, and final project reports.
Prepare project records for audit reviews and support responses to compliance inquiries from funders or auditors.
Ensure project processes align with federal, state, and institutional compliance requirements; recommend improvements where needed.
Work with project team members to ensure compliance requirements are understood, implemented, and documented across all workstreams.
Identify compliance risks and support development of mitigation strategies to reduce exposure and ensure project integrity.