Grants and Compliance Project Manager

Salary : $67,516.80 - $102,118.13 Annually Location : Klamath Main Job Type: Full Time Exempt Job Number: 202300012 Division: Executive Branch Chair Department: Grants Contract Compliance Opening Date: 09/05/2024 Closing Date: 11/29/2024 5:59 PM Pacific Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Grants and Compliance Project Manager reports to the Grants and Compliance Officer. The Grants & Compliance Project Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and developing reports and internal technical assistance at a management level on grant projects from start to finish based on specific grant regulations, required reporting, budget expenditure status, and all Yurok Tribe applicable policies. Employee will be responsible to coordinate and communicate between the grant programs, the Executive Division, and the Finance Department as needed throughout the lifecycle of a grant award. Employee will be responsible for familiarizing themselves with the specific terms and conditions of each award, the funder rules and regulations and the Yurok Tribe's Grants & Contracts Policies and Procedures. Will work with the Compliance Officer to develop individual monitoring plans, corrective action plans, reconcile expenditures in accordance with federal cost principles, as well as provide administrative assistance to the Grant & Compliance Officer for all grants and contracts in Post-Award and Closeout phases including budget monitoring, project reporting monitoring and reconciliations (Indirect Costs, Match, and Expenditures). Examples of Duties DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Review and/or create monitoring plans, for effectiveness and efficiency in grant compliance, financial and required regulations and standard terms and conditions of grants and Tribal policies. 2. Develop grant project monitoring plans and corrective action plans with all grant projects throughout the year to ensure that operational, accounting, and financial information is provided compliant to regulations. Design and perform grant specific technical assistance that aims to build internal grant management capacity and to address specific grant corrective action plans. 3. Stay abreast of developments in governmental accounting and reporting standards and lead implementation and staff training efforts. 4. Work in conjunction with the Grants and Compliance Office to develop processes and procedures to accommodate new operations and activities as well as to improve grants and compliance efficiency. Reviewing grant expenses and activities in compliance with grant terms and conditions, monitoring reporting deadlines Monitoring grant budgets and working with department directors to ensure that funds are neither over nor underspent is also a duty of this position. 5. Performs other related duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 1. G11: Bachelor's degree in related field with four years job specified experience. 2. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future. 3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. At least three years of experience must be in public accounting or internal audit. 2. A strong working knowledge of GAAP and GAAS is required. Knowledge of OMB Circular A-87 (Accounting Standards for State, Local and Tribal Governments) A-102 (Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments) and GASB 34 (Basic Financial Statements-and Management's Discussion and Analysis-for State and Local Governments) and other GASB pronouncements is desired. 3. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint as well as financial accounting software. 4. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically. 5. Excellent organizational and management skills, with excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task. 6. Exceptional analytical skills, good judgment, and the ability to present information and ideas clearly and succinctly to financial professionals and non-professionals is essential. 7. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a cross functional team environment. 8. Applicants selected for interview will be required to take an accounting test. 9. Be able to work in a diverse cultural setting due to the sensitive nature of the position. 10. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values. Supplemental Information SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening. 2. Valid state issued driver's license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy. 3. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance. 4. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including: Medical Dental Vision Life Ins. Rx AirMed (Air Ambulance) 401k 401k (match up to 3%) Employee Assistance Program 16 Paid Holidays Calm app (meditation/music channel) Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. 01 Are you a member of a federally recognized tribe? If so, please indicate which tribe? Required Question