Grant Compliance Specialist

Grant Compliance Specialist Fort Collins, CO Ducks Unlimited, the world’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, is seeking a Grant Compliance Specialist to join our Great Plains Region Team. This full-time position will join a team of conservation professionals furthering DU’s conservation efforts across seven states (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana). We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual with strong analytical and quantitative skills. This position will be based out of our Fort Collins, CO, field office. Duties/Responsibilities: Work with a diverse team of conservation professionals to provide administrative oversight of public grant and private funding for DU’s wetland conservation efforts. Support the work of staff, partners, and landowners on grassland, wetland, and conservation restoration and protection efforts. Monitor compliance with government grants and contracts for financial, administrative, and technical requirements, including budgeting, invoicing, financial and progress reporting, audit, records, and closeout Monitor, analyze, and reconcile project budgets and expenditures Facilitate processing of regional project payables and labor reporting Compile and process receivable invoices for grants and agreements Coordinate contract development and implementation, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements, review and commentary, approval, and dissemination Facilitate establishment and maintenance of grant and contract data and records in internal systems Key Qualities, Skills, and Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field preferred Knowledge of federal and/or state grants, direct experience desired Strong written and oral communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is preferred Well-organized and detail oriented Deadline for application is August 17, 2026. DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information, except where age or genderis a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr