Grant Compliance Analyst; Compliance Analyst III - Internal

Grant Compliance Analyst (Compliance Analyst III) - Internal Vacancy

Organization:
Texas Education Agency

Primary

Location:

Texas-Austin

Work Locations:
Texas Education Agency 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin 78701

Job:
Management

Employee Status:
Regular

Schedule:

Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

State Job Code: 1402

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 23

Salary (Pay Basis): 5,098.66-6,540.01 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status:
Exempt

Job Posting:
Jun 18, 2026, 1:29:46 PM

Closing Date:
Jun 27, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

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.

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.

Essential Functions:

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

• 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 documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes; identifies issues regarding compliance with regulations or standards that require follow-up
• Develop Correspondence: creates and manages compliance and ad-hoc correspondence, as assigned, 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Other

Qualifications:

• 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 recordkeeping 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; to maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills, highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with governmental financial statements, auditing, and workpaper review.
• Effective working relationships with diverse populations.
• Excellent written and verbal customer service centered communication skills.
• Examining operations and procedures, formulating policy, preparing…