Senior Program Officer, Post-Award

International Rescue Committee - IRC | Staff |
Closing: 05 Feb 2026 5 days remaining
Location: New York

Overview

Serves as a key focal point for post-award management and compliance oversight of federal, state, and local grants and contracts. Bridges program implementation and compliance functions, ensuring adherence to regulations and supporting effective award management.

Tasks Summary
  • Provide post-award management and compliance oversight for federal and other public awards.
  • Serve as the compliance focal point for U.S. government-funded awards.
  • Review, interpret, and communicate donor regulations and organizational policies.
  • Support offices and project teams in tracking budgets, deliverables, and reporting timelines.
  • Coordinate and lead award modification processes.
  • Prepare and submit formal communications and documentation to donors.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of compliance policies, procedures, and tools.
  • Conduct periodic compliance assessments and internal reviews.
  • Identify risks, propose corrective actions, and track remediation efforts.
  • Support subrecipient monitoring and compliance verification.
  • Contribute to and deliver compliance training for staff.
  • Support continuous learning by creating resources, checklists, and templates.
  • Collaborate with pre-award teams to share insights.
  • Serve as a liaison between program, finance, and other teams.
  • Maintain accurate and complete award files and compliance documentation.
  • Provide regular updates to leadership on portfolio performance, risks, and compliance trends.
Experience Requirements
  • 3-6 years of progressive experience in grant and contract management, compliance, or related field within a nonprofit or public-sector environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in federal award compliance, including 2 CFR 200 and agency-specific requirements (e.g., ORR, HHS).
  • Experience with risk management, internal audit, or subrecipient monitoring strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience supporting field-based programs and liaising with government donors required.
Qualification Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, international affairs, or related field required.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
Other Details

Languages Required:

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration:

Work Modality: Standard office environment, with flexibility for hybrid or remote work arrangements.

Remuneration: Pay Range: $89,000 - $102,600

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