Grant Compliance Analyst; Compliance Analyst III - Internal

Position Overview

The Grant Compliance Analyst (Compliance Analyst III) reports to the Grant Compliance Lead Analyst for the Department of Grant Compliance and Administration. The Analyst 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, non‑compliance resolution activities, and federal single audit management decision letters.

The Analyst performs highly complex (senior level) compliance analysis work under limited supervision, with latitude for independent judgment. Employees at this level may review contracts, grants and other legal documents and perform compliance reviews that are highly complex or large in scale, and may 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.

• Federal Compliance Reviews: Reviews grant compliance reports, audit reports, compliance referrals, compliance determinations and other legal documents; conducts internal inspection of compliance issues.
• 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.
• Federal Requirements Oversight and Compliance: Maintains and assesses compliance documentation; identifies issues regarding compliance with regulations or standards that require follow‑up.
• Develop Correspondence: Creates and manages compliance and ad‑hoc correspondence, including audit documentation and data files to satisfy federal auditors.
• 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.

• Organization: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
• Grade: 23
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Overtime Status:
  Exempt
• Salary (Pay Basis): 5,098.66 – 6,540.01 (Monthly)
• Travel:
  Yes, 5 % of the time
• Number of Openings: 1

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.

• 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: We are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Experience:
  
  At least three (3) years of experience in finance, accounting, fiscal management, auditor regulatory work.
• Substitutions:
  Education and experience may substitute for one another on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military.
• Knowledge of the relevant federal and state rules and regulations; grant fiscal and programmatic monitoring; and statistical concepts, methods, and models.
• Experience with financial record‑keeping procedures, laws, regulations and standards; conduct data searches and evaluate large data sets; prepare concise and accurate reports.
• Identify problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions; maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with governmental financial…