Grant Compliance Analyst; Compliance Analyst III - Internal

Position: Grant Compliance Analyst (Compliance Analyst III) - Internal Vacancy
MISSION:
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

Core Values:

* We are Determined:
We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.

* We are People-Centered:
We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.

* We are Learners:
We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.

* We are Servant Leaders:
Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.

New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role.

The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.

This is a 5-business day internal posting. We are only accepting applications from current Texas Education Agency (TEA) employees. External applicants will not be considered.

Position Overview:

The Grant Compliance Analyst (GCA) reports to the Grant Compliance Lead Analyst for the Department of Grant Compliance and Administration. The GCA performs compliance analysis involving examining, evaluating, and monitoring records, programs, policies, documents, and/or contracts to ensure conformity with laws, rules, and regulations; and conducting inspection and analysis activities. The work is time sensitive, including enforcement actions, corrective action plans, annual financial reports, noncompliance resolution activities, and federal single audit management decision letters.

The CGA performs highly complex (senior level) compliance analysis work and works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may review contracts, grants, and other legal documents and perform compliance reviews that are primarily highly complex in nature or large in scale and/or oversee others who perform compliance reviews, including coordinating assignments and monitoring activities.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Essential Functions:

Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.

1. Federal Compliance Reviews: reviews grant compliance reports, audit reports, compliance referrals, compliance determinations, and other legal documents; conducts internal inspection of compliance issues

2. Department Tracking System: maintains and assesses documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes; identifies issues regarding compliance with regulations or standards that require follow-up

3. Federal Requirements Oversight and Compliance: maintains and assesses documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes; identifies issues regarding compliance with regulations or standards that require follow-up

4. Develop Correspondence: creates and manages compliance and ad-hoc correspondence, as assigned, including audit documentation and data files to satisfy federal auditors

5. Ad-Hoc and Special Projects: creates ad-hoc and special projects as assigned, including but not limited to public information requests, complaints, data projects, investigations and other referrals

Minimum Qualifications:

* Educ…