Mobility Grants Compliance Officer

Utah Transit Authority seeks a Mobility Grants Compliance Officer to manage regulatory, financial, and reporting requirements for mobility-related grants. In this role, you'll oversee federal, state, and local transit funding, interpret FTA and related regulations, and ensure accurate budgeting, documentation, and audit-ready records. You'll coordinate with finance, legal, and operations, lead compliance reviews, support audits, and train staff on grant requirements. This hybrid position blends analytical work with mission-driven impact, helping UTA deliver safe, reliable, and equitable mobility along the Wasatch Front.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal, state, and local transit grant compliance for UTA mobility programs

• Monitor and interpret transportation funding regulations and guidelines (FTA and related agencies)

• Prepare and submit grant applications, progress reports, and closeout documentation

• Coordinate with finance, legal, and operations to ensure proper grant budgeting and cost tracking

• Conduct internal compliance reviews and risk assessments related to grant-funded projects

• Maintain accurate grant records, documentation, and audit-ready files

• Develop and deliver training on grant compliance requirements to project and program staff

• Support audits and respond to inquiries from funding agencies and external reviewers

• Track grant performance metrics and prepare data-driven compliance and performance reports

• Recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls and ensure timely, compliant use of funds Required Skills

• Grant compliance

• Federal and state transportation funding regulations

• Financial analysis and budgeting

• OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)

• Data analysis and reporting

• Risk assessment and internal controls

• Technical writing and documentation

• Audit preparation and support

• Excel and financial/grant management systems

• Stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration