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Are you searching for a workplace that won’t force you to leave part of your personality at home? How about a company that encourages you to speak up, challenge the status quo, and take ownership of your work? Sounds novel, right? That’s why we started this company.

Grants Program and Compliance Analyst

  • The person who fills this role will be part of a team supporting federal grant and financial assistance programs. RiverNorth's projects include designing and developing government finance and federal assistance programs that help people and populations get what they need to thrive. The person who fills this role may support projects that range from supporting standing up new grants programs to updating and improving existing ones. 

    The Grants Program and Compliance Analyst is responsible for: 

    • Advising clients on matters related to federal grant compliance and program design for government assistance programs 

    • Performing compliance reviews, designing and executive compliance testing procedures, and overall program risk analysis for government grant programs 

    • Program design, execution, and management of internal controls and business processes 

    • Drafting policy and guidance memoranda 

    • Management of program lifecycle activities including outreach, application, approvals, reporting, oversight, and closeout 

    • Performing reviews of government grant program outcomes and recipients to ensure compliance with program requirements and objectives 

    • Supporting the creation or improvement of government grant programs 

    • Drafting policies and procedures for program operations, as well as critical communications for internal and external stakeholders in compliance with legal requirements (including adequate internal controls and risk management) 

    • Customer support and self-directed organization that is: relationship-focused, process-driven, metric-focused, and results-oriented 

    • Advising on issues relevant to program design for government programs, including grant or loan program topics 

    • Researching and advising on policy impacts, cross-government benchmarks, and programmatic requirements 

    • Tracking financial expenditures across programs and recipients

    • Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint. 

    Your Experience: 

    Must Have: 

    • 2 to 5 years of experience supporting government programs.

    Highly Desired: 

    Specific experience with grant or federal lending programs 

    Internal controls or compliance experience 

  •  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or other related field. We will also consider an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 

  • Our clients are primarily federal government agencies. To ensure the security and integrity of their operations, applicants must meet specific clearance requirements:

    • Must be a U.S. Citizen

    • Must be able to obtain and hold Minimum Background Trust / Public Trust

  • This position offers a work-from-home arrangement specifically designed for Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) professionals. Our team members enjoy the convenience of working from their homes while being located close enough to engage with RiverNorth employees and the federal agency. While you will primarily work from home, the client may require as-needed meetings onsite at their offices in Washington, DC with minimal notice at times. 

    RiverNorth maintains office spaces in Ashburn, VA, and Fairfax, VA, allowing our consultants to work from these locations if they choose. It's important to note that certain activities, such as orientation, training, and company meetings, are conducted in person at our offices. This setup is ideal for those who live in the DMV area and seek the flexibility of working from home yet remain connected and accessible for essential in-person engagements. 

    Arlington, VA 22201: Relocate before starting work (Required) 

    Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22201 

  • •$98,365 Base Salary

    •Automatic 401(k) gift – Fully-vested and no required Employee match

    • 100% of Employee Premiums for Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Benefits covered by RiverNorth, which includes Anthem BC/BS PPO option with $0 deductible and 0% co-insurance

    • Annual Profit Share Bonus

    • 25 PTO Days (11 Paid Federal Holidays + 14 Days PTO w/ Unlimited Carryover)

    • And MORE!