Compliance Specialist

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $25 per Hour 💻 Compliance 🗓️ June 12th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Compliance Specialist. This role provides direct financial and administrative support to the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Subaward area, managing over 450 subaward accounts and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations. The specialist oversees subaward invoicing, budgeting, policy enforcement, and coordinates with various university offices to maintain efficient subaward processes.

Highlights

Manage and maintain records for a portfolio of over 450 subaward accounts with $41 million expenditures.
Perform accounting functions including pre-audit reviews, payment approvals, and reconciliation for subawards.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private sponsor requirements and university policies.
Evaluate and monitor subaward budgets, track cost overruns and enforce fiscal policies.
Assist with training and outreach on OSP Subaward policies and procedures.
Manage subrecipient registration processes in SAM.gov and maintain communication templates.
Liaise between OSP Subaward team and MSU central offices such as Business Services, Procurement, and Fiscal Shared Services.
Required skills include proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, database systems, and demonstrated accounting experience.
Preferred experience with Banner software and knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance Circular.
Compensation is $25.48 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.