Grant Compliance Specialist

Ducks Unlimited • Bismarck, ND

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About The Position

Ducks Unlimited is seeking a Grant Compliance Specialist to join its Great Plains Region Team, which supports conservation efforts across North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. The specialist provides administrative oversight of public grants and private funding for wetland conservation efforts and supports staff, partners, and landowners working on grassland, wetland, restoration, and protection projects.

The position may be based in the regional offices in Bismarck, North Dakota, or Grand Island, Nebraska. Remote work may also be considered. Travel is required. Salary is based on experience and education.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Well-organized and detail oriented.
• Travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and/or state grants; direct experience is desired.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight of public grants and private funding for wetland conservation efforts.
• Support staff, partners, and landowners on grassland, wetland, and conservation restoration and protection efforts.
• Monitor compliance with government grants and contracts for financial, administrative, and technical requirements, including budgeting, invoicing, financial and progress reporting, audits, records, and closeout.
• Monitor, analyze, and reconcile project budgets and expenditures.
• Facilitate processing of regional project payables and labor reporting.
• Compile and process receivable invoices for grants and agreements.
• Coordinate contract development and implementation, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements, review and commentary, approval, and dissemination.
• Facilitate the establishment and maintenance of grant and contract data and records in internal systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage.
• Three weeks of paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Ten paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with partial employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed