The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world”s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world”s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you”re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview:

The IRC is one of the leading providers of high-quality programming for refugees, immigrants and asylees. The IRC Resettlement, Asylum and Integration (RAI) network creates opportunities for refugees and other vulnerable migrants to survive and thrive in the United States and in Europe. The IRC RAI network currently has 28 U.S. offices.

The IRC is committed to developing innovative, context-specific programs in response to strategic funding opportunities with a range of local, state and federal government agencies, as well as private foundations and corporations. This work is led by the RAI Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM) team, in close collaboration with RAI Offices and Learning & Impact units as well as the IRC Finance and Budget departments.

The Senior Program Officer, Post-Award & Compliance serves as a key focal point for the post-award management and compliance oversight of federal, state, and local grants and contracts, with involvement in a variety of city, state and federal donors to include the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and others.

This role bridges program implementation and compliance functions—ensuring adherence to federal regulations, donor requirements, and organizational policies while supporting field offices and program teams in effective and compliant award management.

The Senior Program Officer contributes to developing compliance systems, training, and continuous improvement efforts across the portfolio, promoting a culture of accountability, integrity, and performance excellence.

This position reports to the Deputy Director of Award Management and collaborates closely with both pre-award and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Award Management & Compliance Oversight

• Provide post-award management and compliance oversight for a portfolio of federal and other public awards, ensuring adherence to 2 CFR 200, Title 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations, and other donor-specific regulations.
• Working in partnership with other supporting teams, serve as the compliance focal point for approximately 100 U.S. government-funded awards, providing high level guidance on cost principles, allowable expenses, subaward management, and reporting requirements.
• Review, interpret, and communicate donor regulations and organizational policies to ensure consistent and compliant implementation across programs.
• Support RAI offices and project teams in tracking budgets, deliverables, and reporting timelines; monitor financial and performance indicators to identify risk areas early.
• Coordinate and lead award modification processes—including budget revisions, scope adjustments, and no-cost extensions—in collaboration with field teams and HQ departments.
• Prepare and submit formal communications and documentation to donors through online portals.

Compliance Policy Development & Risk Management

• Contribute to the development and refinement of compliance policies, procedures, and tools to strengthen internal controls and ensure alignment with current laws and best practices with particular emphasis on contract mechanisms.
• Conduct periodic compliance assessments and internal reviews of award and contract implementation.
• Identify risks, propose corrective actions, and track remediation efforts to resolution.
• Support subrecipient monitoring and compliance verification, including review of agreements, reports, and supporting documentation.

Training & Capacity Building

• Contribute to and deliver compliance training for program, finance, and other staff to strengthen understanding of federal award regulations, organizational policies, and ethical standards.
• Support continuous learning by creating resources, checklists, and templates that promote compliance and operational consistency across offices.

Coordination & Reporting

• Collaborate with pre-award teams to share insights from post-award monitoring that inform proposal design and business development.
• Serve as a liaison between program, finance, and other teams to ensure coordinated management of grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.
• Maintain accurate and complete award files and compliance documentation in accordance with audit and record retention standards.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on portfolio performance, risks, and compliance trends.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, international affairs, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  • 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.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
  • Proven ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical guidance.
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with award management systems.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment, with flexibility for hybrid or remote work arrangements.
• Occasional domestic travel may be required to support field offices, audits, or training events.
• May require flexible hours to accommodate donor or cross-regional coordination.

Compensation: (Pay Range: $89,000 – $102,600) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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