Grant Compliance Specialist

 Grant Compliance Specialist

Ducks Unlimited, the world’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, is seeking a Grant Compliance
Specialist to join our Great Plains Regional Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of conservation
professionals furthering DU’s conservation efforts across seven states (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska,
Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana). This full-time position will work with a team to conserve, restore, and
manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl, wildlife, and people. We are seeking a
highly motivated and collaborative individual with strong analytical and quantitative skills. This position may be
located in one of our regional offices (Bismarck, ND, Grand Island, NE, or Fort Collins, CO). Remote work may also
be considered.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Work with a diverse team of conservation professionals to steward public grant and private funding for DU’s wetland
conservation efforts. Support the work of 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, including budgeting, invoicing, financial and progress reporting, audit, records, and closeout
• 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 commentary, approval, and dissemination
• Facilitate establishment and maintenance of grant and contract data and records in internal systems
  
  

Key Qualities, Skills, and Knowledge:

• 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 is preferred
• Well-organized and detail-oriented

How to Apply: Complete the online application at www.ducks.org/jobs and attach a cover letter, resume, and
daytime contact information (email & phone numbers) for three professional references. A clean driving record and
drug test will also be required. 

For more information regarding this position or assistance with the application,
contact Candace Miller at 701.355.3511 or cmiller@ducks.org. For specific questions about the job duties, please
contact Milt Rue at 701.355.3505 or mrue@ducks.org. 

The deadline for application is January 17, 2025.

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