Federal Compliance Analyst, Principal

** Federal Compliance Analyst, Principal
** Under general direction, supports the development and implementation of OCTA’s federal compliance program to ensure adherence to applicable federal laws, regulations, and best practice standards. This position plays a key role in compliance oversight, regulatory analysis, subrecipient monitoring, and agency-wide guidance related to federal transit funding requirements and compliance obligations.

This is an exempt position in salary grade 215:
Min – $ | Mid – $ | Max – $ /year. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.
** This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected.
**** What You’ll Do
*** Support the administration and continuous improvement of OCTA’s federal compliance program
* Monitor, research, and analyze federal laws, regulations, and guidance affecting agency programs and funding
* Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, and subrecipient monitoring activities
* Interpret complex federal grant requirements and assess their impact on agency operations, policies, and procedures
* Develop and maintain compliance guides, corrective action plans, risk assessment tools, and tracking systems
* Assist with implementation of new federal requirements and regulatory changes across the agency
* Investigate potential compliance issues and collaborate with departments to implement corrective actions
* Prepare reports, presentations, policies, procedures, and correspondence related to compliance activities
* Analyze proposed federal regulations and provide recommendations regarding agency impacts
* Deliver compliance training and educational resources to internal staff and external stakeholders
** What We’re Looking For
*** Strong knowledge of federal grant compliance, regulatory requirements, and oversight practices
* Ability to research, interpret, and apply complex federal regulations and guidance
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including report writing and presentations
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail
* Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
* Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in complex compliance matters
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Political Science, Law, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
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** five (5) years of related experience
** in compliance, grants administration, auditing, regulatory affairs, public administration, or a related field
* Knowledge of
** Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements
** and federal grant compliance regulations required
** Why You’ll Love It Here
*** Play a vital role in ensuring compliance and accountability for federally funded transportation programs
* Help shape policies and practices that support OCTA’s long-term success and regulatory excellence
* Work on complex and meaningful projects with agency-wide impact
* Collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines and departments
* Build expertise in federal transit regulations, compliance oversight, and public sector administration
** Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.*
* ** Apply now to help shape the future of OCTA’s programs.*
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