Federal Compliance Analyst, Principal

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
• Auxiliary 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
• 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

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
• Minimum 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