Federal Grant Compliance Specialist

Position Description

This position oversees the development, modification, and implementation of systems, standards, procedures, and financial controls to ensure Federal Grant compliance. In addition, the position will research and analyze the production of internal compliance policies and procedures and lead monitoring and compliance efforts with partners. The role is focused on compliance for the HUD Entitlement Grants (CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, ESG). This position is critical to supporting Human Services Department funded projects with non‑profit and city partners throughout the City of Seattle.

• Develop, implement, and maintain internal policies and procedures to ensure federal grant compliance across the department and with other city departments and external partners.
• Update internal policies as needed to reflect changes in federal regulations and ensure continuous compliance.
• Conduct regular risk assessments related to grant compliance and recommend improvements to mitigate risks.

• Work with the FGMU team to establish regular risk‑based monitoring plans.
• Monitor project partners in accordance with the annual monitoring plan to ensure compliance with federal grant laws and regulations, terms, and conditions.
• Review and audit financial records, progress reports, and other documentation submitted by grant recipients to ensure proper use of federal funds.
• Identify non‑compliance issues and work with FGMU staff, city departments and external stakeholders to resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Assist in preparing for and supporting internal and external monitoring reviews and audits related to federal grants.
• Provide documentation and reports to federal grantors and auditors as required.
• Ensure that monitoring and audit findings related to federal grants are addressed promptly and appropriately.

• Prepare and review periodic reports for federal grantors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with grant terms related to report content, financial accounting and submission deadlines.
• Assist in responding to inquiries from federal agencies regarding grant performance, financial, or compliance issues.

• Work closely with project managers, finance teams, other city departmental staff, and external stakeholders to ensure the effective and compliant use of federal grant funds.
• Communicate with federal funding agencies and representatives to clarify grant requirements, requests for information and to resolve compliance issues.

• Provide training and technical assistance to HSD program staff, other city staff, and subrecipients on federal grant compliance requirements.
• Develop training materials and resources to promote awareness and understanding of compliance standards.
• Serve as a resource for questions regarding federal regulations, procedures, and compliance best practices.

Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Three years professional experience in budget management, financial analysis, accounting, or related work.

• Experience working with federal agencies, non‑profits, or government contractors is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal grant programs, specifically Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).
• Certified Grant Management Professional (CGMP) or similar certifications.
• Experience in conducting or supporting grant monitoring and audits.

The pay range for this opportunity is $52.13 - $60.17 an hour.

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

• Completed NEOGOV online application.
• Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
• Supplemental questionnaire responses.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of…