OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

www.athenaconsultingllc.com

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for a Program Compliance Officer.  The Program Compliance Officer develops and monitors programs and enforces program requirements and reports to the Program Compliance Supervisor and related duties as assigned. This full time position pays $38.05 per hour and is located in Baltimore, MD.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         Enforce compliance and provide direct oversight to a portfolio of programs receiving federal, state, and/or city finding. Provide training and technical assistance to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, program guidelines and contractual obligations. Assist programs to identify resources and enhance program services.

·         Monitor spending patterns and review monthly expenditures and supporting documentation to ensure cost are allocable, allowable, and eligible. • Conduct site monitoring visits to individual sub-grantee organizations funded through the agency to determine impact, cost effectiveness and conformance with contract terms, program rules, regulations and guidelines and provide technical assistance as needed. Assist with preparation of monitoring reports to federal, state and local agencies.

·         Advise superiors on program performance and make recommendations on their suitability or retention of work on renewed or new contracts

·         Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.

·         Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as assigned.

·         Recommend new approaches, polices, and procedures, to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.

·         Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within division and company.

·         Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·         Knowledge of the principles and techniques of administration.

·         Knowledge of programs, services and resources available in the community.

·         Knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques in collecting, compiling, and organizing data, and statistical analysis.

·         Ability to prepare and maintain detailed statistical and narrative reports, evaluate data, compare data to existing standards, investigate situations and extract and organize facts.

·         Ability to evaluate program policies and procedures; apply and interpret rules, regulations and procedures.

·         Ability to develop criteria to identify program goals and objectives.

·         Ability to develop and maintain record, data collection and reporting systems.

·         Strong and effective written and oral communication skills.

·         Ability to manage multiple projects.

·         Ability to deal effectively with government officials and personnel, representative of private organizations, community groups; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the general public, clients, and others.

·         Must be a self-starter and a team player with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

·         Work must be timely and attention to detail is necessary.

·         Competent working with Microsoft Office® and communicating via email

Education and Experience:

·         Requirements – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in program evaluation, planning or supervision, the collection, analysis and evaluation of program processes, policies and procedures.

·         Equivalencies - Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

·         Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·         Must be able to lift and move up to 25 – 50 pounds at times. 

·         Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, however evening and weekend hours may be required

·         Travel may be required up to 10% of the time

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions, where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

· Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.

· Medical, dental and vision insurance.

· Health Savings Account

· Pet insurance.

· 401k with a generous employer match.

· ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.

· Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.

· Short and Long Term Disability.

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

· Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.

· Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

· Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

· Sick leave varies by state – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.