Compliance Specialist - Business Development

Job Title and Level: Compliance Specialist - Business Development

City/County: Lansing/Ingham

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Pay Grade and Annual Salary: 3 level: $28.96 - $34.75 Hourly

Brief Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Compliance Specialist assists with the compliance activities related to various current programs administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) including, but not limited to, the 21st Century Jobs Fund, the Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP), the Jobs Ready Michigan Program (JRMP), and the Renaissance Zone program as well as legacy loan, grant and tax credit programs. This position monitors and coordinates internal compliance processes for assigned programs; creates and manages reports using Salesforce; serves as a contact to awardees, as well as providing internal and external customer support.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Reviews and processes milestone application and disbursement requests for program grants and loans.
• Reviews and processes tax credit applications to ensure their completeness and compliance with both statutory and policy requirements for tax incentive programs.
• Compiles, updates and analyzes data and produces reports for the various incentive programs monitored by the Compliance Unit.
• Assists in the development of internal process documents to ensure MEDC and MSF compliance with statues, guidelines and contractual terms and conditions.
• Prepares briefing memos and other documentation for presentation to the MSF Fund Manager and MSF Board.
• Prepares formal correspondence between the MEDC/MSF and grantees relative to awards.
• Compiles data and performs analysis of program effectiveness and makes recommendations to team leader for program and process improvements as necessary.
• Advises grantees regarding process; provides program training and maintains records of suggestions and concerns.
• Prepares and ensures accuracy of data in annual legislative reports for programs under management by the Compliance Unit.
• Provides customer service support to grantees accessing Salesforce for administration of awards.
• Advises supervisor of non-compliant grantees, tax credit recipients, loan recipients, and provides recommendations for responsive action.

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This position is based at MEDC Headquarters in Lansing and may work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 2 days of in-office work required.

Business Unit: Business Compliance

Supervisor: Rob VanDyk, Director, Business Compliance

Minimum Education Required:

This position requires a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in business administration or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Experience Required:

Two years of related experience. 

How to Apply:

If you believe your qualifications meet the listed requirements and are interested in joining our team, please click on the link below and follow the NEOGOV instructions.

Compliance Specialist - Business Development 

Deadline for Response: May 4, 2026