Senior Compliance Analyst, Tech and Society

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.