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The Salvation Army Northwest Division Grant and Contract Compliance Specialist in Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Description DEPARTMENT: Program; Social Services POSITION TITLE: Grant and Contract Compliance Specialist STATUS: Regular Full Time / Non-Exempt PAY: $33.65/hour General Statement The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is the spiritual regeneration of all people. Overview of Essential Job Scope The Grant and Contract Compliance Specialist is responsible for providing the Northwest Division with grant management and compliance support to ensure our portfolio of projects is effectively implemented, monitored, and measured in accordance with funder regulations and requirements. This role will assist in the ongoing development and rollout of systems and procedures to ensure effective grant compliance, monitoring, implementation, reporting, and close out under guidance of the Senior Contract Compliance Specialist. They will serve as a resource to grant-funded programs for fiscal compliance matters as well as programmatic standards and best practices. This position must expedite the processing and review and approval of, all government and corporate grant and contract agreements for social service programming and assist with but not limited to applications, reimbursement requests, and reports (financial, statistical, progress, etc.) through the necessary approval levels at the local, divisional, and territorial level, as appropriate, and evaluate these documents for applicability and appropriateness, ensuring that contractual content meets The Salvation Army (TSA) requirements and protocols. Monitor spend down for all awarded grants and contracts and ensure that reports are supported by the books and records of the organization. Conduct periodic project audits and advise the Senior Contract Compliance Specialist, leadership, and program staff on critical grant management issues and areas of opportunity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors. This would include but not be limited to such actions: resolution of conflicts in a positive manner; courteous treatment of employees, volunteers, clients, partners and visitors; respect of others' property and person, professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors, and subordinates. Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind. Lead the maintenance of an online contract database and Schedule of Federal Awards to ensure compliance with Federal and other regulations. Work with units to review viability of funding opportunities and support in the completion of proposals including written materials and budget development as appropriate. Support the standardization of Divisional operating policies and development of Operating Policies Manual to ensure Corps are compliant with Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200 Grant Administration and NSSS (Salvation Army's National Statistical System) Provide training to ensure knowledge of grant requirements and policies and procedures. Support the Senior Contract Compliance Specialist in the implementation of Acumatica Non-Profit + Grant Management software. Under guidance of the Senior Contract Compliance Specialist monitor and coordinate all phases of grants within a Divisional framework for managing reporting and compliance through Grant Operations and Action Teams (GOAT) and facilitate transparency and proactive management of approved budget, contract terms, performance outcomes, and other legal or regulatory requirements. Stay appraised of Federal and State funding trends to maintain compliance across programs with various funding sources and identify new funding opportunit