Grant Compliance Specialist (Administrative Specialist II)

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Nebraska Department of Education as a Grant Compliance Specialist and help safeguard the funding that supports schools across Nebraska. In this role, you will conduct compliance audits to ensure federal and state grant funds are used appropriately and in compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders, offering guidance on federal regulations and financial best practices. We are seeking candidates with exceptional attention to detail, outstanding customer service and communication skills, and substantial experience in financial accounting or auditing. If you have a background working with financial statements, general ledgers, budgets, and regulatory standards and want to make a meaningful impact in education, we would love to hear from you. The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Accounting, Finance, etc.) and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position.
• Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Accounting, Finance, etc.) and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position.
• Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assists with financial review, interpretation, and implementation of federal and state laws and regulations related to fiscal compliance and subrecipient award terms and conditions.
• Provides technical assistance related to fiscal compliance, regulations, policies and procedures, allowable expenditures, and program standards.
• Develops and modifies policies, procedures, and systems in accordance with government regulations and organizational needs and objectives.
• Assists school districts with preparation for external monitoring visits, on-site and desk reviews, audits, and cross-site evaluations.
• Establishes and maintains supporting documentation files (e.g., financial, procurement, internal control, general ledger) for each subrecipient financial examination. Prepares information and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitors subrecipient compliance with federal regulations and the requirements of their subrecipient agreements through site visits, desk reviews, audits, and other processes. Ensures monitoring procedures are compliant and recommends necessary actions to resolve issues or concerns.
• Reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations for monitoring and correcting internal, operational, and fiscal control systems in addition to section performance.
• Provides training and guidance related to principles, policies, and interpreting and executing regulations and subrecipient award terms and conditions.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

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