What You'll Be Doing
The Grants Compliance Officer provides monitoring and compliance for the full lifecycle of the County-wide grants program as established by NC General Statutes , county policies and grant agreements.
This position, in collaboration with the County’s Grants Team , supports the full lifecycle of grant administration, including development and updates of grant-related policies and procedures, employee training and technical assistance and audit assistance to County departments and programs as needed.
The Essential functions for the Grants Compliance Officer position include :
Review all grants quarterly to ensure compliance with established procedures
Review, in conjunction with the Grants Team, all grant requests submitted by departments to ensure proper setup, monitoring, tracking and compliance
Coordinates with the Grants Team to develop and maintain grant policies and procedures
Assists with monitoring and reporting of grants through the County’s financial system
Review grant related Board of Commissioner agenda items for policy compliance
Serves as the system administrator for external grant portals used by various departments for grant reporting
About Our Team
Wake County Finance strives to be recognized as an innovative leader in Government Finance, by utilizing leading-edge technology to improve business processes, provide timely and accurate financial information and enhance fiscal accountability. The Department supports and partners with other County departments and external organizations to provide efficient, effective customer service to residents, vendors and employees.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
Three years of experience in accounting, finance, budgeting or grant management
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Two (2) years of grants compliance or grants management experience
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and manage effectively at all organizational levels
Ability to identify and solve complex problems, innovate, plan and implement change initiatives and take action consistent with available facts, constraints and anticipated consequences
Ability to be proactive, take action to achieve goals beyond what is required and take prompt action to accomplish objectives
Ability to establish expectations and clear direction to meet goals and objectives and solid organizational and time management skills
Thorough knowledge of applicable County, State and Federal policies, including government and foundational granting requirements and grants administration
Solid analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to use logic and reasoning and identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
About This Position
Location: Justice Center Raleigh, NC 27601
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: 80,000 - 100,000
Market Range: 76,986.00 - 138,582.00
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 9/1/2026
