OPENING DATE: May 29, 2024

CLOSING DATE: June 11, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY: The Compliance Officer observes, reviews, and enforces compliance in the following circumstances: submitted payment requests and included documentation, Federal grant objectives and requirements, Federal contract objectives and requirements, Public Law 93-638 requirements, other contract agreements and requirements, all other program guidelines, requirements and objectives as warranted or requested by the Tribal Administrator. Completes all duties in a timely and efficient manner to prevent program findings or discrepancies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors existing and future grants, contracts, program objectives, requirements, and guidelines to ensure compliance with all pertinent regulations, applicable policies, procedures, and laws within the Comanche Nation.
• Reviews and assists program Directors in the timely completion of monthly, quarterly or annual reports according to grant or contract requirements.
• Consults regularly with program directors regarding ongoing grants and contracts to ensure goals, objective and timelines are being met.
• Reviews the RQ system regularly to ensure all submitted requests are in accordance with all program guidelines, policy and procedure, and fiscal accountability.
• Reports all perceived discrepancies to the Tribal Administrator for review and confirmation of issue.
• Observes departments/programs to obtain a thorough understanding of all program guidelines, policies, and objectives; identifies potential risk and compiles corrective action plans for approval to the Tribal Administrator.
• Tracks performance of corrective action plans and takes appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.
• Creates databases and tracking systems to maintain effective compliance records.
• Analyzes and interprets tribal and program documentation, including correspondence received via email and mail.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Reports to the Tribal Administrator. This position does not possess Supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess the ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Majority of work will be completed in an office setting, occasional in town, and out of state travel may occur.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years’ work experience managing federal grants, contracts and Indirect cost, or related subject area.
• Two (2) year’s work experience in Tribal Government, with preferred experience in preparing, managing, and reviewing budgets.
• Must have a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and be insurable under the Comanche Nation Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Criminal History Investigation results are not to indicate the following charges related to financial, dishonesty, fraud, or financial related charges

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave (3 paid days off for specified family members)
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
• 401K-up to 3% match

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction):

• Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Dental Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Additional Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• AFLAC

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.

INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants.