Grants Compliance Specialist - Rapid Response Division

Position: Grants Compliance Specialist I - Rapid Response Division
** Agency
* * Office of the State Auditor
** Division
* *** Job Classification Title
** Assistant State Auditor I (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC12

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is your fiscal watchdog. We audit more than $100 billion in state assets and liabilities each year, bringing transparency to local, state, and federal government. Our reports and findings include recommendations that result in good government reforms. OSA thoroughly investigates alleged cases of fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, working with law enforcement on prosecution when warranted.
** Description of Work
** This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment.
The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Grants Specialist I to serve within our Rapid Response Division. This position will help ensure grant funding given to North Carolina public entities are properly used.
As part of our team, you will get to:

• Work as part of a team to plan and conduct audits of a variety of grants being used by public state entities  
• Speak with auditees, agency management, and legislators to understand the programs under an audit  
• Conduct on-site fieldwork, including information gathering and interviews, to determine:  Risks impacting the program under an audit and to identify processes and controls that mitigate program risks  
• Review and analyze source records, programmatic data, financial and program documentation, and/or systems  
• Document the results of your work and any potential findings and recommendations
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000**##
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

/Competencies
*** Skill in reviewing budgets, expenditures, and financial reports to ensure alignment with grant terms
* Ability to interpret grant agreements and identify allowable vs. unallowable costs
* Ability to detect discrepancies or misuse of funds through detailed ledger and invoice analysis
** This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment.
**** This position is located in our Charlotte Office.
** is the state’s
** Fiscal Watchdog**. We hold state government and entities that receive public money accountable, working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with
** State Benefits
** including:
* Work-Life Balance:  + 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off  + Generous paid time off each year
* Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
* Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings
* An opportunity to work with a team of professionals to make a difference in state government
* If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, visit  to learn more## Supplemental and Contact Information
* The Office of the State Auditor uses the Merit-Based Recruitment & Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals.
* In order to receive credit for work history and credential you must complete the online application completely. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.
* You can attach resumes, cover letters, reference information as supplemental information, but this will NOT be used in lieu of a completed state application.
* If you have earned a foreign degree, an official evaluation for United States equivalency is required and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification purposes.  + The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification:
* Reference checks will be performed on all top finalists. The Office of the State Auditor is an Equal Opportunity

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