Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist

About the role

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S., serving over 1,000,000 residents. The Senior Contract Compliance Specialist position is with the Neighborhood Services Contract Compliance Division, which ensures the department's operations adhere to applicable laws, regulations, standards, and internal policies, identifies risks, implements controls, and monitors external organizations for ongoing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance efforts for projects and programs funded by HOME, HOME-ARP, PRO HOUSING, CDBG, CDBG-DR, ESG, HOPWA, ARPA grant funds
• Conduct in‑depth reviews of grant agreements to ensure compliance with federal regulations and grant requirements
• Collaborate with program managers, project managers, project coordinators, contract administrators, and grant recipients to develop strategies to maintain compliance
• Provide guidance on complex compliance issues with program managers, project managers, project coordinators, contract administrators, and grant recipients to resolve compliance‑related disputes
• Assist in the development of compliance‑related policies and procedures
• Serve as a liaison between the department and grant recipients regarding compliance matters
• Supervise and train assigned Contract Compliance Specialist(s)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, or a related field
• Three (3) years of experience preparing and monitoring contracts, grants, or community programs in the public or private sector, including federal, developer‑funded, or other capital improvement project agreements

Qualifications

• Strong contract management background, including experience reviewing, interpreting, and enforcing contract terms and compliance requirements
• Audit experience with the ability to conduct thorough reviews, identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations
• Robust financial acumen, including experience analyzing financial statements, reviewing pro formas, performing financial modeling, and applying accounting principles
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, especially when working with complex, technical, or sensitive documentation
• Demonstrated ability to manage, organize, and prioritize multiple projects, deadlines, and competing assignments effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex compliance‑related issues to internal staff, external partners, and grant recipients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

Pay

Pay Range: $31.52 – $40.98 per hour

Schedule

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.