Compliance Coordinator

Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Compliance Coordinator to join our team. The Compliance Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that our company and program partners comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently, and have a strong understanding of compliance regulations.

This position is responsible for organization-wide support in the areas of program policy development, procurement, contract administration, monitoring, and compliance.

Policy

• Coordinate the development, review, interpretation, and implementation of CWP policies

and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations and policies.

• In collaboration with program and administrative managers, develop and update operational policies

and procedures.

• Make recommendations for new or revised CWP policies to ensure compliance and alignment

with federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

Monitoring

• Analyze, interpret, and apply federal and state laws and regulations, CT DOL policies and procedures

and CWP policies and procedures while leading all aspects of program monitoring.

• Develop, maintain and update CWP monitoring policies and procedures.

• Create, implement, and track the annual monitoring plan.

• Develop, review, and update program monitoring tools as necessary to ensure contractor and

CWP compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.

• Provide direction and support to field monitors, conduct desk review or onsite monitoring if

needed.

• Coordinate with CWP’s fiscal monitoring contractor.

• Ensure adherence to timelines for all elements of contract monitoring.

• Coordinate CWP participation with, and response to, monitoring of CWP by CTDOL, USDOL, and other

funding entities.

Procurement and Contracting

• Collaborate with program managers to ensure that service provider contracts are compliant

with funder and grant requirements.

• Review, proofread and edit service provider contract scopes of service.

• Review subcontracts and determine subrecipient or contractor status.

• Collaborate with the administrative team to develop, maintain, and update procurement

procedures and related forms.

• Support all phases of the procurement process: create evaluation criteria and tools; draft

legal notices; monitor procurement schedule; conduct and document technical review of

proposals; conduct and document reference interviews; and document the procurement

process for CWP records.

Requirements

• Must be able to interpret complex written materials and regulations and apply them to contacted

services and program operations.

• Ability to analyze and interpret federal and state laws and CWP procedures.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Negotiation skills with contracts and agreements.

• Ability to work independently to prioritize assignments, estimate time requirements, and meet

deadlines.

• Ability to various contracted providers’ locations within the North Central region to conduct

monitoring when needed.

• Ability to maintain a positive, professional working relationships internally and externally.

• Ability to operate in a professional team environment and contribute to the team product, balancing

individual, and group priorities.

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office software.

• Knowledge of Federal and state regulations and laws, including Workforce Innovation and

Opportunity Act, 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance circular) and Jobs First Employment Services.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in public administration, business, social science or social work, or other

applicable field of study.

• Minimum of five years relevant work experience.

• Experience in making written and oral presentations and reports.

• Experience with contracts and contract compliance is preferred.

• Experience in the workforce development system is preferred.

SUPERVISION/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:

• Provides operational oversight of field monitor(s).

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Fast paced environment, with multiple priorities and frequent deadlines.
• Must be available to work standard hours of 8:30 to 5:00 p.m.
• Some restrictions to time off.
• Travel required: as needed to provider locations.

SALARY:

Pay Grade: 52

Starting salary range: 59,000 - 61,800 per year

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for compliance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.