Compliance Specialist

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $23 - $28 per Hour 💻 Compliance 🗓️ March 31st, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Compliance Specialist. This role involves providing direct financial and administrative support to the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Subaward area, managing over 450 unique subaward accounts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and facilitating communication between OSP and other university offices.

Highlights

Manage and maintain electronic and paper records for a portfolio of over 450 subaward accounts.
Perform accounting functions including pre-audit review, payment approval, and reconciliation of subaward payments.
Monitor subaward budgets for compliance with federal, state, and private sponsor requirements.
Develop and implement improvements to subaward management processes and procedures.
Provide training and outreach on OSP Subaward policies and procedures across campus.
Manage subrecipient registration requirements in SAM.gov and provide guidance through the registration process.
Serve as liaison between OSP Subaward team and university departments such as Business Services, Procurement, and Fiscal Shared Services.
Required skills include proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, and experience with databases; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Management or related field or equivalent experience is required.
Preferred qualifications include experience with Banner software and knowledge of federal and state regulations including OMB Uniform Guidance Circular.
Compensation ranges from $22.572 to $28.215 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.