Director, Government Contract Compliance and Administration

Position Title: Director, Government Contract Compliance & Administration

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Position: Full-Time, Hybrid, Exempt

Location: Los Angeles, California

Salary: $125,000 - $144,600 annually

Description

Organization Overview:

Liberty Hill Foundation is at the forefront of advancing justice and equity in Los Angeles County, working to build power in communities most affected by systemic oppression. Guided by our bold new Strategic Plan and innovative operating model, we empower those closest to the challenges with the tools, resources, and leadership to create meaningful change.

At the foundation of our work is an unwavering commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI), which shapes every aspect of our culture and decision-making. This is complemented by a results-oriented approach, anchored in a leadership framework that prioritizes authority, accountability, collaboration, and adaptability at every level. These values ensure that Liberty Hill not only reflects the transformative change we seek in the world but also delivers meaningful, measurable impact.

With a renewed focus on our infrastructure, Liberty Hill is embracing an exciting period of growth and transformation. We are aligning our programs, grantmaking, and advocacy to amplify impact, strengthen partnerships, and move us closer to a more equitable future.

This is a pivotal moment in Liberty Hill’s evolution, offering new opportunities to shape the future of social justice in Los Angeles County and beyond.

Position Overview:

Liberty Hill Foundation seeks a highly skilled and detail-oriented Director, Contract Compliance & Administration to lead our partnership program and support our organization-wide compliance strategy and ensure full adherence to complex government funding requirements.

This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of government grants and contracts— including pre-award assessment, post-award invoicing and monitoring, financial reporting, and audit readiness. The Director serves as the organization’s primary point of contact for contracts and compliance with federal, state, and local agencies, with deep expertise in OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and public funding regulations. This position will also facilitate contract execution, subrecipient management, and implementation and monitoring of internal controls across teams, ensuring that public dollars are spent responsibly and transparently.

This role requires both strategic oversight and day-to-day execution. The Director must be comfortable working at all levels—from developing policies and negotiating contracts to entering data, uploading documents, reviewing invoices, and managing audit documentation.

What you will do:

Contract & Grant Lifecycle Management

• Lead full-cycle administration of government contracts and grants—from proposal to

closeout—ensuring regulatory and funder alignment.

• Draft, negotiate, and manage all agreements (prime, subrecipient, contractor); oversee

modifications, extensions, and closeouts with thorough documentation and archiving.

• Maintain and update contract templates and ensure consistency across scopes, deliverables, and payment terms.

Compliance, Risk & Audit Oversight

• Develop and manage internal compliance infrastructure aligned with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform

Guidance), as well as city, state, and federal requirements.

• Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and subrecipient monitoring; maintain third-party tools like SAM.gov and debarment checks.
• Serve as audit lead for Single Audit processes; prepare and implement corrective action plans and ensure timely resolution of findings.

Financial Stewardship & Reporting

• Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate, timely invoicing and revenue recognition; review and

approve subrecipient and contractor invoices.

• Monitor contract budgets and burn rates; reconcile monthly actuals and prepare internal financial reports and audit-ready documentation.
• Ensure fiscal compliance and accountability for all contract expenditures.

Staff Training & Capacity Building

• Train internal staff on compliance responsibilities, documentation standards, and contract

procedures.

• Create accessible tools, templates, and workflows to support consistent contract administration

practices.

• Champion a culture of proactive compliance, cross-team collaboration, and continuous

improvement.

Requirements

What you will have:

• 7–10 years of experience managing government contracts in a nonprofit or public sector setting.
• Deep expertise in OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and government audit processes.
• Experience managing Single Audits, internal controls, and auditor engagement.
• Strong financial acumen—budget reconciliation, cost allocation, invoicing protocols.
• Skilled project manager with experience working across departments to implement policy.
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative, mission-aligned leadership style.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive coverage for employee healthcare, vision, and dental at 100%.
• Employer contribution and match for 403b retirement savings.
• Stipend to support remote work.
• 10 Days of paid vacation time the first year, and 58 hours of sick time.
• Generous benefit of 22 paid holidays.
• 2 dedicated Volunteer Days.
• Fridays off throughout August.
• Summer Break is the first week in July, and Winter Break is the last two weeks of December.

Liberty Hill Foundation has retained the services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. To apply, please complete this online application. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact Ranata Reeder at ranata@charitysearchgroup.com ​or visit www.charitysearchgroup.com

Liberty Hill Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. LHF does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.