Finance & Grants Compliance Analyst

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

On-site Gym

Flexible Schedules

Generous paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance

Job summary

The Hazard Mitigation Administration Unit within Cal OES is seeking an Analyst II to provide administrative and data analytics support, track mitigation grants, and assist with grant administration. This role helps communities reduce disaster impacts by ensuring timely reporting, accurate data, and coordination across divisions.

This position offers a hybrid telework arrangement and requires meticulous attention to deadlines, strong communication, and the ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to handle duties of varying complexity and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; willing to learn new tools.
• Strong ability to run financial reports, build/correct formulas, and clean data.
• Experience with grant programs administration or financial assistance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Hazard Mitigation Section website.
• Post notifications for trainings, webinars, NOFOs, etc.
• Provide data analytics support to the Hazard Mitigation Section.
• Track the status of all mitigation grants and fund disbursement to subrecipients.
• Coordinate with Recovery Financial Processing Division to reconcile funds and issue grant payments by deadlines.

Skills

Data analytics

Grant administration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Tools

Excel

Access

SQL

Job description

Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.

About the Opportunity

The Hazard Mitigation Section increases California’s capacity to withstand natural and human-caused disasters through state and local mitigation planning, grants administration, and specialized technical assistance. Additionally, the Section supports communities in developing, seeking funding for, and implementing plans and projects that reduce the effects of future disasters.

Under the Hazard Mitigation Administration Unit Supervisor, Analyst II provides administrative and data analytics support to the Hazard Mitigation Section and tracks the status of all hazard mitigation grants. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintaining and updating the Hazard Mitigation Section website
• Posting all notifications for trainings, webinars, NOFOs, etc.
• Providing data analytics support to the Hazard Mitigation Section
• Tracking the status of all mitigation grants and disbursement of
• funds to subrecipients
• Coordinating with the Recovery Financial Processing Division to ensure mitigation funds are reconciled and grant payments are issued in accordance to grant program deadlines

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Applications will be received until 11:59pm PST on August 24, 2026.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrate willingness to assume duties of various complexity and adapt to changing priorities
• Have excellent communication and interactive skills
• Be proficient in the use of various computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications and be willing to learn new technological tools and to incorporate them in daily tasks
• Have basic and intermediate skills in running financial reports, including but not limited to setting up & correcting formulas and cleaning up data
• Possess basic and advanced arithmetic skills, including but not limited to performing calculations to determine sums, differences, and percentages
• Experience in administration and financial assistance for grant programs
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner
• Have experience in working with large amounts of data and providing data analysis
• Demonstrate ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions, protocols, and procedures
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment
• Have excellent and predictable attendance
• Possess strong organizational, accounting, and time management skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail and ensure the completeness and accuracy of the provided information particularly with financial records
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and work well under pressure to meet quick deadlines
• Demonstrate willingness to participate in meetings, discussions, and conversations with internal and external stakeholders to identify or resolve issue

Working Conditions

Hybrid Telework: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.

Conflict of Interest (COI): This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code and is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Department Information

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees.

The Recovery Section is responsible for managing disaster recovery and providing assistance to local governments, special districts, certain nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses and agricultural communities impacted by disasters. The Recovery Section ensures state and federal support are provided in an efficient and timely manner throughout the recovery process.

In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites.

More information may be found here:

Recovery Directorate | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Department Website: http://www.caloes.ca.gov

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Free Parking
• On-site Gym and Locker room
• Electric Carport
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
• Flexible Schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family
• Investment in careers development
• Located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station

Questions about the application process?