Compliance Specialist (Grant Administrator)

Summary

The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is seeking up to eight (8) Compliance Specialists (Grant Administrator) to support fiscal compliance monitoring of publicly funded grants and contracts. This position plays an important role in ensuring that organizations receiving local, state, and federal funding meet applicable financial requirements, maintain effective internal controls, and demonstrate accountability in their use of public resources. Reporting to the Compliance Supervisor, the Compliance Specialist will conduct fiscal monitoring activities, analyze financial records and internal controls, and assess grant recipients' compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include conducting fiscal risk assessments and site visits, preparing monitoring reports, identifying compliance concerns, and recommending and tracking corrective actions. The position will also work closely with program managers, fiscal staff, and grant recipients to provide technical assistance, training, and guidance on financial compliance requirements and best practices. The successful candidate(s) will bring experience in grant administration, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance, along with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. This position requires the ability to interpret financial information, identify potential compliance risks, manage multiple priorities, and develop clear, well-supported recommendations. The Compliance Specialist will play an important role in strengthening fiscal oversight, supporting consistent monitoring practices, and promoting responsible stewardship of public funds.

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 12/15/2026.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Please Note: This selection process may also be used to create a pool of candidates for current and future career service, term-limited temporary, and special duty opportunities. The pool will be active for 6 months.

WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. This position is represented by Protec17.

MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.

TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: DCHS works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building at 401 Fifth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

RECRUITER: Greg Mallory, grmallory@kingcounty.gov Job Duties

• Perform analysis of Department’s grant recipients by researching a variety of financial records, statements and internal control policies and using this information to draft risk assessment reports for internal consumption.
• Process grant recipient corrective action plans and escalated issues by proposing corrective measures and ensuring compliance with prescribed changes.
• Perform fiscal grant recipient site visits to ensure fiscal compliance with grant/contract requirements, all applicable federal, state, and county regulations, and accounting and financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and County financial management standards.
• Prepare status reports of fiscal grant recipient monitoring and maintain and evaluate trends in recipient compliance.
• Perform internal research of historic reports, metrics, recipient documents, and PM programmatic reports to draft holistic grant recipient monitoring results letters.
• Provide ongoing feedback and training to fiscal and programmatic staff related to grant recipient monitoring and best practices.
• Provide technical assistance and training to grant recipients on financial related matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• At least two years of experience administering federal and state grants, including managing reporting requirements and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, such as 2 CFR Part 200.
• At least two years of experience working with organizational administrative and financial structures related to federal and state grants.
• Demonstrated ability to apply accounting principles and practices, including governmental accounting and auditing techniques
• Demonstrated ability to learn, understand, and apply knowledge of specialized administrative and financial procedures and related subject matter by reviewing contracts, financial statements, and administrative or system reports.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing grant recipients’ fiscal operations, financial records, reports, and internal controls to identify compliance issues, assess financial risks, and develop well-supported recommendations for corrective action.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, with varying levels of complexity and scope.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, including the ability to carefully review information, identify errors or inconsistencies, and ensure accuracy.
• Intermediate Proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work (Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Tableau)
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized written reports that communicate financial findings, compliance concerns, and recommended corrective actions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or any equivalent combination of business experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.
• Proficiency in a language other than English, particularly Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Vietnamese, Somali, Russian, or Korean, is desirable.

Supplemental Information Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Application Process If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Greg Mallory at grmallory@kingcounty.gov. King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us. King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

Benefits

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.