Project Compliance Analyst [Office of General Counsel]

Appalachian Regional Commission•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) seeks a highly organized and collaborative team player to join its office of General Counsel as a Project Compliance Analyst. This role performs a highly coordinative and advisory function on all aspects of project compliance review for applications for ARC assistance. The analyst will serve as the primary liaison between Project Compliance and Program staff, providing authoritative technical assistance and guidance consistent with ARC policies and practices. The position works under the general direction of the Project Compliance Program Manager and reports to the General Counsel.

Requirements

Adept knowledge of federal grants management laws, regulations and best practices to include OMB Uniform Guidance.
Strong ability to perform project compliance reviews of grant applications, cooperative agreements, amendments and awards, evaluating budgets based on administrative requirements for OMB.
Solid knowledge in applying rules, policies, procedures, processes, and methods governing the evaluation of grant applications for ARC assistance including financial components.
Ability to facilitate and engage diverse groups and individuals, including federal, state, and local partners, obtaining a resolution in a consultative and collaborative manner.
Strong attention to detail and ability to review high volumes of documentation.
Demonstrated knowledge of grants management lifecycle to evaluate applications for legal sufficiency, regulatory compliance and financial integrity.
Bachelor's degree required.
3-5 years of relevant experience in federal grant management, compliance, audit or a comparable private-sector compliance function.
Core competencies: accountability, adaptability, collaboration, communication, and critical analysis.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment bringing an energetic and innovative approach to the work.
Successful completion (prior to hire) & maintenance of background security review.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

A degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, law or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a highly coordinative and advisory role on all aspects of the project compliance review of applications for ARC assistance.
Serve as primary liaison between Project Compliance and Program staff.
Provide authoritative technical assistance and guidance consistent with ARC policies and practices.
Perform project compliance reviews of grant applications, cooperative agreements, amendments and awards.
Evaluate budgets based on administrative requirements for OMB.
Facilitate and engage diverse groups and individuals, including federal, state, and local partners, obtaining a resolution in a consultative and collaborative manner.
Review high volumes of documentation.
Evaluate applications for legal sufficiency, regulatory compliance and financial integrity.