Job Summary:

The Grant Compliance Specialist supports post-disaster recovery and mitigation
programs in Puerto Rico by researching federal requirements and translating
guidance into compliant policies, procedures, and program documentation.
Responsibilities include policy analysis, development of program guidelines and
standard operating procedures, and support for monitoring, audit readiness, and
regulatory reporting related to HUD-funded programs such as CDBG-DR and
CDBG-MIT. The role collaborates onsite with senior staff and subject matter
experts to assess regulatory impacts, strengthen compliance controls, and
improve program performance. The position requires strong writing, document
management, and presentation skills, with consistent attention to detail,
version control, and deadlines.

Job Duties:

* Researches complex program and policy topics and drafts briefing documents,
policy analyses, and program guidance with appropriate citations
* Analyzes legislation, executive orders, Federal Register notices, and agency




directives and recommends implementation actions and policy updates
* Provides guidance on CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT eligibility, National Objectives,
and program implementation best practices
* Develops and updates action plans, action plan amendments, program
guidelines, standard operating procedures, and written policies to meet
federal and state requirements
* Assists with compliance review tools and monitoring approaches to evaluate
contractor, recipient, and subrecipient performance against binding
agreements
* Supports HUD and OIG regulatory reporting, audit responses, and query
management activities
* Prepares for monitoring and audit visits by developing project plans and
coordinating internal pre-visit reviews and documentation readiness
* Reviews service provider files, contracts, amendments, and memorandum of
understanding templates for regulatory compliance and proposes edits
* Creates and delivers high-level presentations and written d

📌 Associate, Grant Management (Paseos de San Juan)
🏢 BDO USA, P.C.
📍 Paseos de San Juan