GRANTS REGULATORY SPECIALIST - 60034656

Grants Regulatory Specialist - 60034656

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida's social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency's mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

The Office of Revenue Management is under the Assistant Secretary for Administration located at DCF Headquarters in Tallahassee, Florida. The Office of Revenue Management is responsible for the funding analysis of DCF's Approved Operating and Budget plan, maintaining official revenue cash sheets and schedules, verification of budget amendment funding impacts, and the funding and assessment of policy impacting funding issues related to the Department's Legislative Budget Requests, including the application of Federal and State cost allocation principles coupled with coordination and communication of Federal Grant and Federal contract requirements with the various program offices.

The Government Analyst II - Grants Regulatory Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local grant regulations, including FEMA guidelines and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200). This position serves as the subject matter expert on grant-related regulations and acts as the primary audit coordinator and liaison for the Grants Finance Team within Revenue Management. The incumbent provides technical assistance, develops tools and training, analyzes financial and programmatic data, and supports audit readiness to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant grant administration. The role also contributes to cross-functional initiatives that support financial planning, budgeting, and resource optimization.

The Department is looking for a flexible person open to tackling ever-changing challenges and learning a multitude of new skills. The incumbent will gather and analyze data, collaborate with program staff and DCF leadership to determine the best methods for identifying, prioritizing, and analyzing grant and financial effectiveness.

The incumbent must work collaboratively with other program areas and DCF staff and will be responsible for independent work products to support administrative, fiscal, and operational aspects of numerous grants. The selected candidate will be expected to function independently to perform complex tasks.

Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local grant regulations, including FEMA and OMB Uniform Guidance.

Interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements to grant-funded programs and financial activities.

Serve as the primary audit liaison for the Grants Finance Team, coordinating responses to internal and external audit inquiries.

Prepare and maintain audit-ready documentation and support materials for grant-related financial reviews.

Analyze financial and programmatic data to support compliance, reporting, and decision-making.

Provide technical assistance and policy interpretation to internal teams regarding grant regulations and audit standards.

Develop and deliver training programs and guidance materials to enhance department-wide understanding of grant compliance and regulatory requirements.

Create and maintain tools, templates, and procedures to support efficient and compliant grant management.

Support pre-award and post-award grant processes, including risk assessments, budget reviews, and audit preparation.

Liaise with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting and communication.

Monitor changes in grant regulations and recommend updates to internal policies and procedures.

Participate in cross-functional workgroups and initiatives related to financial planning, budgeting, and resource optimization.

Three (3) years of professional experience in grants management, compliance, auditing, or financial analysis.

Experience working with federal or state grant programs.

Experience with FEMA Public Assistance or Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs.

Experience coordinating or supporting audits and working directly with auditors.

Familiarity with grant management systems or enterprise financial systems.

Experience developing internal policies, tools, or training related to grants.

In-depth knowledge of federal and state grant regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance).

Familiarity with FEMA grant programs and federal funding mechanisms.

Strong understanding of audit processes and documentation standards.

Ability to analyze and interpret financial and programmatic data.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.

Ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate them clearly to diverse audiences.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Experience developing training materials and delivering presentations.

Tallahassee - Florida's Capital City combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. As a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida's Big Bend, Tallahassee is not only home to rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads, but also state government and two major state universities. The city boasts proximity to nearby beaches and popular tourist destinations. With no state income tax and a reasonable cost of living, Tallahassee, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder. This position reports to DCF Headquarters located at The Centre of Tallahassee. This is a tobacco free environment.

The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families. A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including : no state income tax for residents of Florida; annual and sick leave benefits; nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year; state group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; retirement plan options, including employer contributions; flexible spending accounts; tuition waivers; and more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.