Compliance Analyst Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Compliance Analyst
Job Details  This listing closes on 5/19/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer State of North Carolina Salary $41,655.00 – $66,833.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 25-06288 OCI65040417 Department Dept of Environmental Quality Division Office of Continuous Improvement Opening Date 05/13/2025 Closing Date 5/19/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Job Class Title
Finance and Business Compliance Analyst I
Position Number
65040417
Section
Office of Continuous Improvement, Operations
Salary Grade
NC10
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Description of Work Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? DEQ has an open opportunity for a Compliance Analyst.

• This posting is for multiple vacancies positions 65040417, 65040419.
• This position is Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with applicable State Benefits.
• This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays.

The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. This position provides programmatic and fiscal monitoring and stewardship of funds administered by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. The analyst will review, evaluate, and audit subrecipients of federal and state awards and contracts for compliance, accuracy, and accountability in alignment with state and federal program requirements and DEQ’s business operations.

Other Key Responsibilities:

Independently evaluate subrecipients’ and awardees’ adherence to programmatic, fiscal, and operational requirements in accordance with the monitoring plan; provide guidance on corrective actions, best practices, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and departmental regulations. Review and evaluate financial records, expenditure reports, and grant transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and accountability.
Ensure all financial and business activities comply with federal, state, and departmental regulations.
Collaborate with finance and compliance teams to analyze grant expenditure and report trends.
Collect financial data and programmatic input to prepare required internal and external reports.

The Office of Continuous Improvement:

The Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) enhances the performance of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality by fostering compliance and efficiency across diverse projects. As a fluid team of multidisciplinary, collaborative problem-solvers OCI leverages business processes, data analysis, compliance, and engineering expertise to drive improvement. Embedded within DEQ Divisions, OCI is a hub of expertise, developing and strengthening processes and workflows that support DEQ’s mandate to deliver federal funding effectively and equitably for infrastructure, energy, and resilience projects. OCI is charged with helping DEQ teams solve challenges, break down cross-organizational silos, provide data strategy, technical support, and policy expertise. OCI’s goal is to deliver impactful results while upholding regulatory standards, ultimately contributing to more efficient and effective environmental stewardship for North Carolina.

The NC Department of Environmental Quality:

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina’s environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public’s health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina’s needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state’s school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

This position is located at:

217 West Jones Street, Raleigh NC Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Demonstrated knowledge of laws, regulations, and/or policies related to grant programs. Demonstrated experience analyzing financial documents for compliance. Demonstrated experience in preparing written findings. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, public administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact jean.buchanan@deq.nc.gov. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. Employer
State of North Carolina http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/guest