Compliance, Monitoring and Audit Specialist
Michael Baker International
Compliance, Monitoring and Audit Specialist
Michael Baker International
Engineering and consulting for infrastructure projects
Tidal Basin, a Michael Baker company, is seeking a Compliance, Monitoring and Audit Specialist who implements risk-based monitoring, internal controls, audit readiness, corrective action, and compliance review functions for federally funded and public-sector programs. The position works in a consulting and client-service environment supporting federal, state, territorial, tribal, and local government programs. Assignments may include disaster recovery, resilience, housing, infrastructure, grants management, and other public-sector initiatives.
The successful candidate will combine technical knowledge with disciplined documentation, responsive client service, collaboration, and sound judgment. Responsibilities and level of independence may vary based on the specific client, contract, program phase, location, and assigned scope of work.
Conduct desk and on-site monitoring of programs, projects, contractors, subrecipients, and internal functions.
Develop risk assessments, monitoring plans, review protocols, sampling approaches, interview guides, and document request lists.
Evaluate compliance with grant agreements, contracts, policies, procedures, 2 CFR Part 200, 24 CFR 570, and applicable program requirements.
Review financial management, procurement, eligibility, records management, internal controls, performance, and reporting documentation.
Document observations, concerns, findings, questioned costs, root causes, recommendations, and management responses.
Prepare monitoring reports, executive summaries, briefing materials, and corrective action plans.
Track corrective actions, evidence, due dates, owners, validation, and closure.
Support Single Audits, GAGAS engagements, inspector general reviews, HUD monitoring, and other external oversight.
Perform quality assurance reviews and contribute to fraud, waste, abuse, and conflict-of-interest prevention.
Maintain compliance trackers, evidence repositories, issue logs, and audit-ready files.
Communicate requirements and findings objectively to clients, subrecipients, contractors, and project leadership.
Deliver training and technical assistance and identify recurring risks and opportunities for process improvement.
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned to meet project, client, and organizational needs.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business, auditing, grants management, or related field.
At least five years of compliance, auditing, grants management, monitoring, risk, accounting, or public-sector consulting experience.
Strong analytical, documentation, interviewing, and report-writing skills.
Ability to communicate professionally, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and produce accurate, well-organized work.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and the ability to learn client and company systems.
Preferred Qualifications
CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT, HUD, 2 CFR Part 200, 24 CFR 570, Single Audit, GAGAS, or federal grant monitoring experience.
CPA, CIA, CISA, CGFM, PMP, CFE, or comparable credential.
Experience supporting HUD monitoring reviews and corrective action closure.
Consulting experience supporting government clients or work performed in a regulated, deadline-driven environment.
Experience working with geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary, or surge teams.
Why Choose Us:
Engineering and consulting for infrastructure projects
Michael Baker International delivers engineering and consulting services for infrastructure projects across five verticals: Infrastructure, Design-Build Services, Federal Programs and Services, Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS), and Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS). Its work covers bridge, highway, water, rail and transit, and aviation design, as well as planning, architecture, environment, construction and program management. The company uses modern technologies such as intelligent transportation, engineered models, and public safety SaaS to support projects. With over 4,900 employees in more than 90 offices, it differentiates itself through long-standing experience (80+ years), breadth of services, and a collaborative, innovative culture aimed at delivering high-quality solutions. Its goal is to make a difference for clients and communities by evolving into a full-service engineering and consulting firm through collaboration and technological advancement.
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