(SHPD) Program Grant Auditor

Project Background

This position supports theState Home Per Diem (SHPD) Programwithin the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). TheSHPD program assists state Veterans homes in providing care to eligible Veterans. The program aims to enhance the quality of care and support for Veterans by providing financial resources to state-operated homes. Through grants to community organizations, the program delivers rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, and supportive services that allow Veterans to maintain stable housing and rebuild their lives.

Ibility supports the Department of Veterans Affairs in ensuring that SHPD grantees operate effectively, comply with program requirements, and deliver meaningful outcomes for Veterans and their families.

This role goes beyond a traditional audit function. Our team performs investigative analysis, program evaluation, and financial, compliance, and operational reviews to ensure the program is operating as intended and that Veterans are receiving the highest quality support possible.

This role requires the ability to travel one to two weeks per month to perform onsite activities.

Team Expectations

TheSHPD program is a mission-driven effort supporting Veterans experiencing housing instability. The work we perform directly contributes to improving outcomes for Veterans and their families.

We expect team members to

• Be responsive to client, project team, and Ibility administrative requests.
• Ensure deadlines on deliverables are met with a high-quality, error-free work product.
• Ensure fiduciary responsibility by executing cost-conscious and government-compliant travel cost decisions.
• Demonstrate initiative in supporting team members and contributing to a collaborative work environment.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and communicate proactively regarding project needs or challenges.
• Contribute to building a strong and supportive team culture.

What You Will be Doing

• Reviewing SHPD case files and program documentation to identify anomalies, inconsistencies, or patterns that may indicate financial, compliance, or operational concerns.
• Conducting investigative analysis of grantee activities rather than simply performing checklist-style compliance reviews.
• Performing detailed analysis using large and complex Excel workbooks to identify trends, anomalies, and performance indicators.
• Building pivot tables and performing structured data analysis to support findings and recommendations.
• Evaluating whether grantees are delivering appropriate supportive services in alignment with VA program guidance.
• Documenting findings clearly and developing evidence-based conclusions and recommendations.
• Proactive and timely discussion of site visit concerns with the team leadership and clients including potential or reported fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Proactive and timely discussion of complex or difficult findings with grantee leadership while maintaining professionalism, clarity, and support for program improvement.
• Participating in team discussions to share insights, trends, and lessons learned across grantees.
• Helping foster collaboration and community within the Ibility SHPD review team to ensure knowledge sharing and mutual support.

What You Will Need to be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree required (business, public administration, social services, or related field preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in program oversight, grants management, auditing, compliance review, or program analysis.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to investigate program data to identify underlying issues.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with large workbooks and create pivot tables to support analysis.
• Proficiency in Word and providing high quality and relevant audit reports.
• Experience reviewing grant-funded programs or federal program operations is strongly preferred.
• Ability to discuss complex or difficult findings with grantees in a constructive and professional manner.
• Ability to possess and initiate strong attention to detail skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to balance independence with collaboration and proactively support fellow team members when needed.
• Ability to travel one to two weeks per month to perform onsite activities.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
• Healthcare or Healthcare Auditing background is strongly preferred.