Compliance Specialist (CoC &ESG HUD Grants)

Position Overview

The Compliance Specialist ensures that all HUD-funded programs (Continuum of Care [CoC] and Emergency Solutions Grant [ESG]) operate in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and internal organizational policies. This role supports program leadership in monitoring, reporting, and maintaining documentation to ensure fiscal accountability, program quality, and adherence to grant requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with the Grants and Compliance Director (GACD) to ensure all aspects of contract compliance are adhered to
• Prepares assigned performance grant reports monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually
• Secure and maintain clients’ files in an organized and secure fashion
• Works with the GACD to analyze outcomes and documentation to conclude program effectiveness and progress
• Identify trends in program staff’s documentation and communicate these to the GACD
• Answer 24-hour hotlines and business line calls
• Clerical tasks such as typing, copying, filing, proofreading, etc.
• Affix with preparing grants for submissions
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; database management experience a plus

Working Conditions

• Office environment with regular travel to partner sites, HUD monitoring visits, and community meetings
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience with federal grants management, preferably HUD-funded programs (CoC and/or ESG)
• Demonstrated knowledge of 2 CFR 200, HUD HEARTH regulations, and CoC/ESG compliance standards
• Experience with HMIS or comparable data systems and nonprofit program monitoring preferred
• Must be able to work on a flexible schedule when needed
• Must have reliable transportation and valid Texas Driver’s License
• Must have a clean driving record/ have automobile insurance coverage and be insurable
• No drivers under the age of 21
• No DUI, reckless driving, suspended license violations
• No more than 2 moving violations in a 3-year period for drivers over the age of 25
• No more than 1 moving violation in a 3-year period for drivers ages 21-25

Pay

$45,000 per year $21.63 per hour

Schedule

40 hours per week