ARPA Compliance Officer (Limited Term – Not to exceed 2 years)

This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System

Recruitment #112023-MUAH10-100200

Summary Statement

The ARPA Compliance Officer provides oversight to the administration of funds for the American Rescue Plan program. This position will work closely with contracted compliance firms to manage the oversight of ARPA subrecipients. The position will also conduct internal reviews, assist state agencies and grant partners, and assist in report preparation.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and controls. 

  • Conduct internal reviews to identify and mitigate compliance risks. 

  • Collaborate with program managers to ensure grant-funded projects align with program goals. 

  • Maintain accurate records of financial transactions. 

  • Gather and review reports to federal agencies and partners. 

  • Provide training and guidance to outside partners and state agencies on grant-related matters. 

  • Maintain a comprehensive and organized record-keeping system for compliance-related documents, including grant applications, financial reports, and correspondence with outside agencies. 

  • Regularly report compliance and reporting status to senior management, summarizing findings, and project concerns. 

  • Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that all data and reports submitted to regulatory agencies are accurate and complete.

  • Research compliance issues, inquiries and review corrective action plans. 

Job Requirements

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each essential functions including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.