Grants Compliance & Monitoring Analyst

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•$58,500 - $62,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants Compliance & Monitoring Analyst position may encompass one or more of the following functions: Conduct onsite and/or remote financial, program, performance, and system reviews of local offices, subrecipients and/or sub-contractors to ensure that all programs are administered according to specific federal regulations (WIOA, etc.) and state law & policies. Research applicable federal and state laws, policies, and procedures to provide analysis in identifying potential issues and/or process improvements for application and implementation. Assist in writing reports, conducting data analysis, creating desk aids and tools. Processing, tracking, and ensuring eligibility and compliance of related WIOA or other applicable grant program financial transactions and documentation. Oversight, monitoring, and compliance of WIOA and/or other applicable program contracts. Provide technical assistance to subrecipients, contracted service providers, and other related stakeholders on the federal regulations and state statutes for WIOA and/or other applicable grant programs. Collaborate with stakeholders both internally and externally on new policies and/or changes to existing policies governing state implementation and administration of federal grant-funded workforce-related programs. Assist with conducting, in collaboration with the program and policy division, meetings and trainings/workshops. These job functions, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills expressing ideas clearly and concisely.
Excellent digital literacy skills.
Strong data analysis skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions.
Ability to organize and present facts and opinions.
Ability to maintain knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Titles I-IV, and their successor programs and related federal, state, and local policies and regulations.
Must be able to travel to local areas for monitoring reviews and attend meetings/conferences in and out of the state.
Must be capable of lifting, carrying and moving objects of up to 25 pounds.
Ability to travel without restrictions to locations with the local workforce areas, and other relevant and necessary state, regional and national meetings.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of methods of organization and management, public administration, agency policies and procedures, grant management and/or contract program requirements, the legislative process, basic research and statistical techniques, governmental accounting, federal and state laws and regulations relating to administration of assigned programs.
Proficiently using OESC’s standard software (Microsoft Office - Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and Teams), and the Internet, as well as proficiency to learn other software as needed.

Responsibilities

Conduct onsite and/or remote financial, program, performance, and system reviews of local offices, subrecipients and/or sub-contractors to ensure that all programs are administered according to specific federal regulations (WIOA, etc.) and state law & policies.
Research applicable federal and state laws, policies, and procedures to provide analysis in identifying potential issues and/or process improvements for application and implementation.
Assist in writing reports, conducting data analysis, creating desk aids and tools.
Processing, tracking, and ensuring eligibility and compliance of related WIOA or other applicable grant program financial transactions and documentation.
Oversight, monitoring, and compliance of WIOA and/or other applicable program contracts.
Provide technical assistance to subrecipients, contracted service providers, and other related stakeholders on the federal regulations and state statutes for WIOA and/or other applicable grant programs.
Collaborate with stakeholders both internally and externally on new policies and/or changes to existing policies governing state implementation and administration of federal grant-funded workforce-related programs.
Assist with conducting, in collaboration with the program and policy division, meetings and trainings/workshops.