Job Description

Grants Compliance Analyst, Principal

Under general direction, supports the development and implementation of OCTA’s federal compliance program to ensure adherence to applicable federal laws, regulations, and best practice standards. This position plays a key role in compliance oversight, regulatory analysis, subrecipient monitoring, and agency-wide guidance related to federal transit funding requirements and compliance obligations.

This is an exempt position in salary grade 215: Min – $111,654.40 | Mid – $132,641.60 | Max – $153,628.80 /year. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.

This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected.

What You’ll Do

Support the administration and continuous improvement of OCTA’s federal compliance program
Monitor, research, and analyze federal laws, regulations, and guidance affecting agency programs and funding
Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, and subrecipient monitoring activities
Interpret complex federal grant requirements and assess their impact on agency operations, policies, and procedures
Develop and maintain compliance guides, corrective action plans, risk assessment tools, and tracking systems
Assist with implementation of new federal requirements and regulatory changes across the agency
Investigate potential compliance issues and collaborate with departments to implement corrective actions
Prepare reports, presentations, policies, procedures, and correspondence related to compliance activities
Analyze proposed federal regulations and provide recommendations regarding agency impacts
Deliver compliance training and educational resources to internal staff and external stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

Strong knowledge of federal grant compliance, regulatory requirements, and oversight practices
Ability to research, interpret, and apply complex federal regulations and guidance
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including report writing and presentations
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in complex compliance matters

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Political Science, Law, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum five (5) years of related experience in compliance, grants administration, auditing, regulatory affairs, public administration, or a related field
Knowledge of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements and federal grant compliance regulations required

Why You’ll Love It Here

Play a vital role in ensuring compliance and accountability for federally funded transportation programs
Help shape policies and practices that support OCTA’s long-term success and regulatory excellence
Work on complex and meaningful projects with agency-wide impact
Collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines and departments
Build expertise in federal transit regulations, compliance oversight, and public sector administration

Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.
Apply now to help shape the future of OCTA’s programs.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.