Compliance Analyst

Salary: $62,500.00 - $70,000.00 Annually
Location : Boise City Hall, ID
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 23 -06476
Department: Finance & Administration
Division: Grant Management
Opening Date: 11/30/2023
Closing Date: 12/21/2023 12:00 PM Mountain
Summary Statement
Grant Compliance Analyst performs a broad range of complex grant-related activities with an emphasis on compliance monitoring to effectively manage the lifecycle of a variety of federal, state, and local grants. Work is performed primarily under federal regulations and general policy guidelines. This position works under general supervision.
Essential Functions

• Serves as a liaison between internal and funding agency staff to answer and resolve grant- and compliance-related questions and concerns. Remains up-to-date on relevant federal, state and local guidance. Coordinates grant reviews with department staff to monitor compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including analyzing grant expenditures and activities. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure proper setup of grant awards in core financial system. Assists in the development of grant-related policies and procedures. Provides training and technical assistance to internal staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Performs sub-recipient and contract monitoring activities in accordance with federal, state and local requirements
• Prepares and submits necessary materials to funding agencies to fulfill reporting requirements. Assists with grant closeout activities. Supports internal staff with audit-related inquiries. Compiles, maintains and files grant-related records, including documentation and correspondence, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Works with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to oversee grant writing efforts; develops funding request materials, including federal forms, work plans and budgets; and confirms agency compliance with grant guidelines. Submits grant applications with all required supporting documentation by relevant deadlines to funding agencies for award consideration.
• Meets with internal stakeholders to gather information about funding needs and priorities. Identifies potential funding opportunities by completing grant prospect research, including state, federal and private funding opportunities. Assists in the development of the City of Boise's funding strategy, including the maintenance of the grant opportunity database.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, law, or a related field or two years of equivalent work experience, such as grants and/or contracts management experience, experience interpreting laws and regulations, and auditing or regulatory compliance monitoring experience.
Knowledge of:

• principles, methods, and practices of regulatory compliance monitoring
• techniques and methods used in sound business practices.
  Ability to:
• communicate and coordinate with various operational teams
• operate specialized accounting/budgeting software
• prepare concise reports
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside agencies
• prioritize own workload in order to meet various deadlines
• read, understand, and follow policies and procedures
• work independently and in a team environment using appropriate discretion and judgment
• perform accounting operations and complex account adjustments
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
  Advanced level of knowledge of principles, methods and practices of grants management as well as experience with the Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR 200) or other federal funding sources and related regulatory compliance requirements.
  Special Requirements
  Applicants must be able to pass:
  City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Working Conditions
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Employees will sit and stand.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions.
Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.
Healthcare- ZERO premium medical coverage for you and your family:

• Low-cost dental and vision options.
• Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants.
• Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 8 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 11 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• Six weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

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Please select which answer best describes your education in business administration, public administration, law, or a related field

• Some College
• Associates Degree
• BachelorsDegree
• Masters Degree or higher
• No related education

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Please describe any experience you have with grants and/or contracts management, interpreting laws and regulations, and auditing or regulatory compliance monitoring.
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