Compliance Analyst - Contracts (Grant Funded)

City of San Antonio • Full-time • San Antonio, TX, US • $47.83k - $71.75k / year • 1d ago

Job Summary

Under general supervision, assists in planning, organizing, directing, investigating and assessing contract compliance. Provides assistance in performing project steps and procedures to establish and maintain contract and/or grant compliance by both the City and the contractor or grantor. Assist in verification of compliance with Contract/Grant Administration Plans. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment with occasional outside working conditions. This position
requires work schedule flexibility as required to perform compliance monitoring.

This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location
City Tower - 100 W. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

Performs review procedures as assigned to include identifying and defining issues; developing criteria; collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and verifying evidence.
Prepares working papers to document compliance steps performed and results.
Ensures compliance with Fiscal requirements associated with contracts and/or grants.
Researches and analyzes updates to Federal and State laws, and other governing directives, policies and procedures pertaining to contracts and grants being reviewed.
Participates in conferences and meetings for assigned grants and contracts.
Conducts off-site compliance reviews.
Provides technical assistance and direction regarding compliance.
Uses a variety of methods to communicate at meetings, investigating and during traveling/visiting contract sites, reviewing and assisting with compliance verifications using office equipment.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
One (1) year contract, audit, or accounting experience.
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with contract management and compliance monitoring.
Experience with Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grants.

Applicant Information

Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of government contracting, accounting theory, procedures, practices and standards.
Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to government grants and contracts.
Knowledge of contract compliance procedures and techniques for both manual and automated environments.
Knowledge and ability of computer accounting and record keeping and reporting systems.
Ability to read and understand grant and contract data, documents, and reports.
Ability to work independently and concurrently perform multiple compliance projects.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, City management and staff, contract service providers, taxpayers and the public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, integrity and professionalism.
Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.