Compliance Jobs in Kansas City, MO

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Position available with the Housing Department, Special Initiatives Division
Location: City Hall 414 E 12th St
Pay: 5910/month
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.*Telework available One day a week, after 6-month probationary period, at director's discretion. *
Application Deadline: July 14, 2026
About Us

About the Housing Department

Our department creates and preserves homes, empowers community members, and builds Kansas City’s neighborhoods. We empower residents to connect with housing and resources to build resilient communities.

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Responsibilities

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The ideal candidate is highly organized, reliable, and execution oriented, with the ability to manage multiple cross functional priorities in a fast-paced environment.
The Compliance Analyst plays a key role in ensuring compliance for City of Kansas City, Missouri’s federally funded HUD HOME and CDBG programs, as well as the local Housing Trust Fund.

This position supports the financial, administrative, servicing, and compliance functions of multifamily and single-family housing development and rehabilitation programs, ensuring adherence to federal and local regulations, maintenance of audit ready documentation, and accurate, timely reporting.

As part of the Housing and Community Development Office of Compliance, the Grants & Compliance Officer works closely with Finance leadership and program management to support successful long-term compliance of federal and local awards and strengthen long term organizational capacity.

What you’ll do
Ensure compliance with HUD HOME and CDBG regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and Local Housing Trust Fund requirements, to protect funding eligibility and program integrity
Monitor subrecipients to ensure long-term sustainability, adherence to low-income resident rules, and compliance with health and safety requirements for each project
In coordination with Finance, prepare CAPER, AAP, and assist with the 5-Year Consolidated Plan to support accurate federal reporting and strategic planning
Lead preparation of required HUD and internal management reports, including oversight of subrecipient audit reporting, to maintain transparency and accountability
Maintain organized, audit-ready grant documentation to ensure readiness for reviews and minimize compliance risk
Provide compliance guidance, technical assistance, and training to staff and subrecipients across all phases (pre-award, implementation, and post-completion) to strengthen overall program performance
Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Master's in public or business administration, urban or regional planning, economics, organizational/development psychology, project management, geography and 1 year (OR an accredited Bachelor's and 3 years) of professional experience in corporate/municipal finance, research, accounting planning, project/program management, or geographical information systems analytics.

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us – Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays—with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life’s Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses—invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City’s Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org.

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans’ points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during “wartime” and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code § 4211).