Grant QA/QC Specialist Level 1

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We are currently searching for an experienced QA/QC Specialist Level 1 to support our Program Management Group located in Alabama.

Volkert is seeking a QA/QC Specialist Level 1 to support compliance and file review activities for a federally funded program. This role is responsible for reviewing funding requests, verifying documentation, and ensuring adherence to program requirements and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, data analysis skills, and the ability to work in a structured, compliance-driven environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage intake of funding requests and review supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Conduct routine and targeted QA/QC file reviews to ensure compliance with program requirements
• Verify documentation aligns with applicable federal regulations and program policies
• Document QA/QC review results and provide clear recommendations for corrective action
• Track and report on file review findings and common deficiencies
• Coordinate with intake and program staff to resolve documentation issues
• Maintain organized, audit-ready records
  
  

What You Need To Have

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 1–2 years of experience in a professional office setting
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
  
  

Bonus Points If You Have

• 3 years of experience in a grant-funded or compliance-driven environment
• Experience with grant documentation and audit file preparation
• Familiarity with federal regulations and program compliance standards
• Experience with grants management or case management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
  
  

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

Key Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits
  
  

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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