Grant Compliance Specialist (Administrative Specialist II)

Grant Compliance Specialist (Administrative Specialist II)

Join the Nebraska Department of Education as a Grant Compliance Specialist and help safeguard the funding that supports schools across Nebraska. In this role, you will conduct compliance audits to ensure federal and state grant funds are used appropriately and in compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders, offering guidance on federal regulations and financial best practices. We are seeking candidates with exceptional attention to detail, outstanding customer service and communication skills, and substantial experience in financial accounting or auditing. If you have a background working with financial statements, general ledgers, budgets, and regulatory standards and want to make a meaningful impact in education, we would love to hear from you.

**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $30.979/hour

Applications No Longer Accepted On: 09-09-2026

Essential Functions

• Assists with financial review, interpretation, and implementation of federal and state laws and regulations related to fiscal compliance and subrecipient award terms and conditions.
• Provides technical assistance related to fiscal compliance, regulations, policies and procedures, allowable expenditures, and program standards.
• Develops and modifies policies, procedures, and systems in accordance with government regulations and organizational needs and objectives.
• Assists school districts with preparation for external monitoring visits, on-site and desk reviews, audits, and cross-site evaluations.
• Establishes and maintains supporting documentation files (e.g., financial, procurement, internal control, general ledger) for each subrecipient financial examination. Prepares information and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitors subrecipient compliance with federal regulations and the requirements of their subrecipient agreements through site visits, desk reviews, audits, and other processes. Ensures monitoring procedures are compliant and recommends necessary actions to resolve issues or concerns.
• Reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations for monitoring and correcting internal, operational, and fiscal control systems in addition to section performance.
• Provides training and guidance related to principles, policies, and interpreting and executing regulations and subrecipient award terms and conditions.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver's license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 80% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 20% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools, other educational entities, conferences, and meetings. There is also approximately 8 days of overnight travel per year.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field (Accounting, Finance, etc.) and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Accounting or related field (including at least 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing) and at least four years of experience with budget, grant review, or compliance in government or non-profit accounting.