Grant-in-Aid Compliance Manager – Compliance & Regulatory

Oregon Department of Human Services

Grant-in-Aid Compliance Manager overseeing compliance in publicly funded grant programs at Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care. Establishing policies, managing staff, and enforcing compliance standards.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $7,537 - $11,657 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead DELC’s Grant-in-Aid Compliance Unit, an independent oversight function responsible for monitoring, investigating, and enforcing compliance across all publicly funded grant programs.
Develop and manage the unit’s policies, procedures, systems, and staff to support risk-based monitoring, on-site reviews, and fiscal and programmatic investigations.
Operate independently from Programs and Grants Administration, reporting to the Deputy Director of Programs, while coordinating with Programs, Grants, Fiscal, the Child Care Licensing Division, and the Oregon Department of Human Services.
Oversee corrective actions, payment recovery, legal referrals, monitoring systems, and assessment of statutory authority needed for enforcement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Experience designing or managing a compliance, audit, monitoring, or program integrity function in a government or nonprofit context
Experience managing or supervising a team of highly skilled experts, including hiring, onboarding, professional development, performance evaluation, and progressive discipline
Experience managing investigations of fraud, waste, or misuse of public funds, including case documentation and referral for legal or administrative action
Experience developing corrective action plans and graduated enforcement frameworks
Familiarity with Oregon’s early learning, child care, or human services landscape
Experience with budget, finance and familiarity with legislative processes
Working knowledge of GAO Green Book internal control standards, Oregon Accounting Manual (OAM) requirements, or federal Uniform Guidance / 2 CFR Part 200 grant compliance frameworks
Ability to work well across diverse teams and build strong working relationships with internal and external partners
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment in politically sensitive environments, while maintaining credibility as an independent oversight function
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear compliance reports, policy documents, and investigation findings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
Optional benefits like life and disability insurance
Deferred compensation
Flexible spending accounts
11 paid holidays
3 personal days
1 special day
Monthly sick leave
Vacation accruals that increase every 5 years
Potential federal loan forgiveness after 120 qualifying payments
A diverse, welcoming workplace committed to equity and continuous improvement

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Hard Skills & Tools

compliance managementaudit managementmonitoringprogram integrityinvestigationscorrective action plansenforcement frameworksbudget managementfinanceGAO Green Book standards

Soft Skills

supervisionmanagementteam leadershipprofessional developmentperformance evaluationrelationship buildingindependent judgmentpolitical sensitivitywritten communicationclear reporting