Grants Compliance Specialist

Posted: Oct 1, 2026 Grants Compliance Specialist Vega Impact Group - Chicago, IL business_center Part-time Salary: Hourly Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 Consultant About The Position The Grants Compliance Specialist will play a critical role in monitoring grant-funded programs on behalf of clients. This role is responsible for monitoring, testing, reporting, and providing technical support to ensure fiscal and programmatic compliance with grant agreements. The Specialist will serve as a key partner to the public sector education and municipal clients by ensuring rigorous oversight, transparent reporting, and corrective action where needed. Key Responsibilities Monitoring & Review Assist with implementing grant monitoring on specific schedulesSupport on-site fiscal compliance reviewsAssist with reconciliations of expenditure reports including review of supporting documentationReview client compliance of expenditures in line with 2 CFR 200 Subpart E and other state and local guidanceReview client tracking, use, and reporting of equipment and supplies purchased with grant funds, staff paid with grant funds are properly licensed/certified, and supporting documentationAssist with recommendations on corrective actions to address identified deficienciesSupport additional testing as requested, informed by risk assessments or other directives.Support readiness and preparation for single audits Reporting & Communication Draft and finalize monitoring reports with findings in accordance with federal and state requirementsMaintain ongoing and scheduled weekly communications with client stakeholdersPrepare and submit required reports on scheduleMaintain compliance monitoring checklists, notes, reports and other engagement documentation Skills And Attributes Strong analytical skills with the ability to reconcile budgets, expenditures, and supporting documentationHigh attention to detail, accuracy, and organizationAbility to apply critical thinking and problem-solving to compliance issues and recommend corrective actionsExceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, professional reportsProficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial systems for data analysis and reportingProfessional integrity and discretion in handling sensitive fiscal and programmatic informationCommitment to integrity, collaboration, and inclusion, aligning with Vega’s core values Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Education, or related field required; Master’s preferred.Minimum 3–5 years of experience in grants administration, compliance, or audit (preferably with federal or state education grants).Familiarity with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), federal cost principles, and state/local grant administration requirements.Prior experience conducting fiscal reviews, audits, or monitoring of grant-funded programs strongly preferred. Location Must be within reasonable driving distance to Chicago and available to work from office at 332 S. Michigan Avenue, (downtown Chicago loop), and travel to Chicago-area sites. Compensation And Hours Competitive hourly or project-based rate, commensurate with experience; Flexible hours, depending on assignments and project duration Share Share Share Share email Share