Grant Compliance Specialist

Ducks Unlimited

. Provide administrative oversight of public grant and private funding for Ducks Unlimited’s wetland conservation efforts .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant and contract management, including compliance monitoring and budget reconciliation, while effectively supporting conservation efforts through strong organizational and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant ManagementBudget ReconciliationContract ComplianceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Budget AnalysisGrant Compliance MonitoringContract DevelopmentInvoice ProcessingData Management

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedWell Organized

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Dynamics

Industry Keywords

Wetland ConservationPublic Grant ManagementPrivate FundingConservation RestorationFinancial Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative oversight of public grant and private funding for Ducks Unlimited’s wetland conservation efforts
Support staff, partners, and landowners on grassland, wetland, and conservation restoration and protection efforts
Monitor compliance with government grants and contracts for financial, administrative, and technical requirements
Monitor, analyze, and reconcile project budgets and expenditures
Facilitate processing of regional project payables and labor reporting
Compile and process receivable invoices for grants and agreements
Coordinate contract development and implementation, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements
Review and provide commentary on contracts, facilitate approval, and disseminate finalized contracts
Establish and maintain grant and contract data and records in internal systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field preferred
Knowledge of federal and/or state grants; direct experience desired
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics preferred
Well-organized and detail oriented
Ability to travel, as travel is required
Submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage
Three weeks paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Ten paid holidays
401(k) plan, including partial employer match
Tuition reimbursement