Sr. Grants Analyst (Appointed) (2 Openings)

Salary Range: $56,102.54 - $85,841.60

About the role

Works under the direction of the Grants Manager to review and analyze grants to ensure fiscal and programmatic compliance with federal, state, and private grant policies, rules, and regulations. Participates in onsite monitoring reviews with City divisions and provides assistance during formal site visits by grantor agencies. Assists in establishing and implementing internal controls to monitor grant awards, and provides divisions with technical assistance for fiscal reporting and the grants close-out process.

Coordinates activities pertaining to the compliance of grant funds, including serving as the senior-level analyst in searching and identifying availability of grants and funding sources for existing and proposed programs and projects. Prepares reports to track grants awarded, ongoing projects, and related budgets to ensure compliance with grant specifications. Keeps abreast of available grants and federal, state, and local legislation that may impact grant funding. Utilizes various computer software applications to create documents, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and databases in the grant compliance process.

Participates in division grant liaison meetings, assists with developing grant-related materials, and conducts training workshops.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze grants to ensure fiscal and programmatic compliance with federal, state, and private grant policies, rules, and regulations.
• Participate in onsite monitoring reviews with City divisions and assist during formal site visits by grantor agencies.
• Assist in establishing and implementing internal controls to monitor grant awards.
• Provide technical assistance to divisions for fiscal reporting of grant awards and the grants close-out process.
• Conduct quarterly grant compliance workshops on internal controls, grant reimbursements, and grant close-outs as directed by management.
• Serve as the senior-level analyst in searching and identifying availability of grants and funding sources for existing and proposed programs and projects.
• Prepare reports to track grants awarded, ongoing projects, and related budgets to ensure compliance with grant specifications.
• Stay informed about available grants and federal, state, and local legislation that may impact grant funding.
• Utilize various computer software applications to create documents, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and databases.
• Participate in division grant liaison meetings.
• Assist with developing grant-related materials and conducting training workshops.
• Provide work direction to clerical staff and interns who assist with grant compliance.
• Perform additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years’ experience, with three (3) of the five (5) years in a supervisory capacity or management.
• Any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions.
• Working experience in accounting, budget, or grant management strongly preferred.
• Experience with various computer software applications required.

Typical Physical Demands

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer, calculator, and telephone.

Typical Working Conditions

• Majority of work is performed in an office environment.
• Work involves interaction with grant liaisons, grantor agencies, and staff members at all levels.