Grants Compliance Specialist I

Position Summary :

IEM is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented, Full Time Grant Compliance Specialist I (GCS I) , to assist in managing energy grant and rebate programs.

This role involves assisting in compliance monitoring and reporting, with supervision.

Primary Location :

• California (CA), additional states may be added.
• To start up the project this will be a Remote and In Office role making it a Hybrid work schedule. In office days will be based on business needs and could range between 1 5 days a week.
• All remote work environments require the ability to maintain minimum Internet speeds of 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, as well as a ping rate of 100 ms or less during working hours, regardless of the type and number of devices using your Internet connection.

You must also have account privileges and access to your Internet service provider account during working hours for the purposes of maintaining the Internet connection, if needed.

Travel Requirements :

This position may require travel to complete work assignments or attend meetings.

Essential Functions :

• Assist in the development of program policies, procedures, and compliance monitoring strategies, with supervision.
• Provide support on federal regulations, eligibility, and compliance requirements, with supervision.
• Assist in subrecipient risk assessments and support subrecipient monitoring and reporting activities.
• Support the processing and management of subrecipient payments and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Assist in conducting compliance reviews, including risk-based monitoring events (desk reviews or onsite reviews), with supervision.
• Help in the development, issuance, and amendments of grant subawards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide support related to application, administration, status monitoring, and compliance, with supervision.
• Assist in reviewing subrecipient / project closeout reports to ensure compliance.
• Provide support on federal / state payments, compliance requirements, and best practices, with supervision.
• Monitor subrecipient / project expenditures and activities to ensure alignment with approved budgets and project plans, with supervision.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions to stay updated on grant compliance best practices.
• Support the evaluation of potential subrecipients and assist in recommending risk mitigation measures, with supervision.

Minimum Qualifications :

• One (1) + years’ experience working with grants, preferably related to energy consulting and / or energy grant or tax rebate programs at the state or federal level.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of federal grant and / or tax rebate regulations, especially energy consulting and / or energy grant programs at the state or federal level.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with one or more of the following programs : Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant ProgramEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant ProgramGrants for Charging and Fueling InfrastructureHome Efficiency Rebates ProgramHome Electrification and Appliance Rebates ProgramNational Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and Efficient Codes Implementation Grant ProgramPreventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid Formula Grants to States and Indian TribesState Energy Financing Institutions (SEFI) Supported ProjectsSolar for All ProgramTraining for Residential Energy Contractors Grants
• Familiarity with federally funded required programmatic and / or contractual terms and conditions such as Davis-Bacon Act, Section 3, Buy America / Build America.
• Experience with grant management software and reporting tools.
• Prior exposure to reporting requirements for federal agencies.
• Experience with the Department of Energy PAGE system.

Benefits and more :

• Starting salary based on location and experience : $60,000 - $75,000
• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation pay
• Sick pay
• 401 (K) plan with matching
• Company paid STD and LTD

Why Join IEM :

We are a woman owned company that embraces teamwork, collaboration, flexible performance, actionable solutions, and integrity / ethics.

Our work touches everyone. We produce results that matter. Results that save lives join us while we build a safe, secure, and resilient world.

Our culture :

IEM believes in the greater good and it is our commitment to attract those who have excellent technical skills, creative minds and innovative ideas to keep propelling us forward.

IEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets and Disabled :

We are an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from Human Resources.