Senior Compliance Analyst, Tech & Society

ABOUT US

HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an employee-owned company advising public, private, non-profit, and philanthropic clients on how to increase opportunity and advance quality of life in cities. 

We believe in creating vital places, building equitable and resilient communities, and improving people's lives. 

HR&A's Technology & Society Studio helps communities build and use technology to solve problems made worse by technology. A core part of that work is ensuring that the billions of dollars in federal broadband funding now flowing to states, territories, and localities reaches the communities it's meant to serve – deployed correctly, documented rigorously, and protected from audit risk through closeout. HR&A currently serves as the compliance and program management partner to some of the most complex programs in the country. 

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THE ROLE

HR&A is seeking to hire a Senior Compliance Analyst in our Washington DC office. As a Senior Compliance Analyst, you will be a core member of project teams managing federal grant compliance for state and local programs. That means working directly with clients to build and operate the monitoring systems, subgrantee tracking frameworks, documentation practices, and audit-ready administrative records that protect hundreds of millions of dollars in federal investment. You will sit at the intersection of federal and state regulatory requirements and on-the-ground program delivery, translating federal guidance into operational systems that state staff and clients can use effectively. 

We're looking for someone who: 

• Understands how federal grant programs work, including familiarity with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), subrecipient monitoring requirements, and what it means to build an audit-ready administrative record 

• Has worked in or closely alongside government agencies administering federal funding, and knows the difference between paper compliance and operational compliance 

• Can read a policy notice, assess its implications for an active program, and turn that analysis into concrete action steps for a client 

• Brings rigorous attention to detail and documentation, understanding that in federal grant administration, if it isn't written down, it didn't happen 

• Is comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously and communicating clearly with both technical staff and senior government officials 

Senior Analysts are mid-level professionals with at least 4–6 years of experience who own the analytical core of the work, help direct junior staff, and bring rigor and creativity in equal measure.  

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE: 

• Managing subgrantee monitoring processes for state programs, including tracking performance against federal requirements (e.g., BEAD speed and latency standards, Build America Buy America obligations, Environmental and Historic Preservation compliance) and conducting risk assessments 

• Supporting the design and maintenance of compliance tracking systems, desk audit protocols, and reporting review workflows that state client staff will use to manage their subgrantee portfolios 

• Reviewing subgrantee submissions (progress reports, attestations, cost documentation, construction records) and drafting findings memos that give clients a clear, defensible basis for certification decisions 

• Monitoring NTIA policy notices, Treasury guidance updates, and amendments, and translating their implications into actionable updates to client contracts, procedures, and monitoring systems 

• Supporting the development and administration of Master Subgrant Agreement templates, including flow-down clause drafting, enforcement mechanism design, and ongoing version control 

• Maintaining audit-ready administrative records for each project , including organizing change management documentation  that can withstand review audit 

• Contributing to project management and client communication, including weekly update preparation, meeting facilitation, and master schedule maintenance 

• Supporting or leading portions of business development, including proposal writing for compliance-related engagements 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 

We are looking for candidates with a strong grasp of federal grant compliance requirements, demonstrated experience in program administration or government advisory work, and the precision and judgment to build documentation systems that hold up under scrutiny. Competitive candidates will bring: 

• At least 4–6 years of professional experience in federal grant administration, program compliance, public policy, or a related field 

• Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), including subrecipient monitoring requirements, allowable cost frameworks, audit requirements, and internal control standards 

• Familiarity with federal grant programs either from inside a federal agency, a state broadband office, or an advisory role 

• Demonstrated ability to manage detailed documentation processes with precision and build administrative records that are structured for long-term audit defensibility 

• Strong written communication skills, comfortable drafting findings memos, policy summaries, compliance assessments, and client-facing deliverables for government audiences 

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously without letting documentation slip 

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, law, planning, or a related field; Master's degree preferred 

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL ALSO HAVE: 

• Direct experience at NTIA, U.S. Department of the Treasury, or a state broadband office, with exposure to BEAD or CPF program implementation 

• Experience drafting or reviewing federal grant agreements, including flow-down clause compliance, financial assurance requirements, and enforcement mechanisms 

• Familiarity with broadband infrastructure technologies and the technical compliance requirements that attach to fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite deployments under federal programs 

• Experience building or managing compliance tracking systems — including Airtable-based program management tools, desk audit checklists, or subgrantee risk assessment frameworks 

• Knowledge of single audit processes under 2 CFR 200 Subpart F, including how to review audit findings for program-level material weakness 

• Experience supporting program closeout, including documentation verification, asset management, and federal reporting 

HYBRID WORK POLICY 

HR&A fosters a collaborative and flexible work environment. Employees work from the office at least three days a week, balancing professional and personal needs while staying connected to their teams. 

COMPENSATION

The base salary range for this position is $105,100  to $122,673 plus the opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus. Where an offer falls within this range depends on experience. 

We offer competitive compensation packages based on qualifications and experience. As an employee-owned company, you will benefit from the firm’s growth over time through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes coverage of 90–95% of healthcare premiums, dental and vision coverage, and more. 

HOW TO APPLY

HR&A is committed to attracting and retaining a talented, diverse, competitive team of professionals dedicated to solving the challenges of urban life. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.    

To apply, click here. Please submit your cover letter and your resume as a single PDF document. Applications without this requested cover letter will not be reviewed.    

As part of our ongoing work to build a hiring system that mitigates bias and is based on candidate merit and performance, we ask that you submit a version of your resume and resume that has your school information removed. Please list your degree, e.g., B.A. Economics; however, remove all references to undergraduate and graduate schools you have attended.   

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.    

For more information, please contact us at [email protected].