Financial Analyst II - Grants

Chicago Transit Authority; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Transit Authority is seeking a grants professional to develop applications for Federal, State, and local funding. You will review requirements, coordinate with CTA departments and funding agencies, and prepare grant materials related to the program.

You will monitor grant progress, manage budgets and revisions, and report status to agencies and CTA management. A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, planning or a related field and at least one year of experience are

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grant application procedures and related documentation.
• Working knowledge of general, fund, and government accounting.
• Working knowledge of program development and administration.
• Familiarity with policies and regulations of funding programs from multiple agencies.
• Strong computer skills and internet research for funding opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan and implement budgets.
• Ability to prepare clear administrative and financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Develops grant applications to be submitted to various funding agencies including FTA, IDOT, RTA and DHS. Ensures that the grant application meets the requirements of the funding agency. Ensures that grant scopes and budgets are compliant with the CTA's capital program and funding sources.
• Monitors and evaluates projects and grant status for reporting purposes. Communicates with other departments for project and grant milestones and updates. Provides regular status updates to funding agencies and Executive Management. Reports status of grant applications and funding requests to Authority Management.
• Coordinates with the funding agencies and other CTA Departments. Works closely with the funding agencies to ensure compliance with grant requirements and to seek funding. Coordinates with other CTA staff in developing and monitoring projects to ensure compliance with regulations and the best use of funding resources. Attends internal meetings and provides information on the Authority's capital grant program for other departments, and CTA Management.
• Makes modifications to existing capital grants including grant amendments, budget revisions, and scope modifications as needed.
• Assists Authority Management in defining capital grant objectives. Confers with Authority Management to define and shape the proposed capital grant program. Provides recommendations for Authority policies and goals.
• Performs related duties as assigned

Skills

Grant knowledge

Budgeting

Reporting

Communications

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Planning or related field

Job description

Develops grant applications to be submitted to various Federal, State and local agencies. Reviews requirements and procedures relating to grant programs. Coordinates with CTA Departments and funding agencies in developing grant applications and related material. Performs duties related to grant activities including progress reporting, budget revisions and grant status reports.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops grant applications to be submitted to various funding agencies including FTA, IDOT, RTA and DHS. Ensures that the grant application meets the requirements of the funding agency. Ensures that grant scopes and budgets are compliant with the CTA's capital program and funding sources
• Monitors and evaluates projects and grant status for reporting purposes.
  • Communicates with other departments for project and grant milestones and updates.
  • Provides regular status updates to funding agencies and Executive Management.
  • Reports status of grant applications and funding requests to Authority Management.
• Coordinates with the funding agencies and other CTA Departments
  • Works closely with the funding agencies to ensure compliance with grant requirements and to seek funding.
  • Coordinates with other CTA staff in developing and monitoring projects to ensure compliance with regulations and the best use of funding resources
  • Attends internal meetings and provides information on the Authority's capital grant program for other departments, and CTA Management.
• Makes modifications to existing capital grants including grant amendments, budget revisions, and scope modifications as needed.
• Assists Authority Management in defining capital grant objectives. Confers with Authority Management to define and shape the proposed capital grant program. Provides recommendations for Authority policies and goals.
• Performs related duties as assigned

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position may include the following jobs:

Job Title

CHALLENGES

• Being aware of all the requirements and policies related to the various grants and funding sources.
• Identifying and communicating potential concerns on issues related to capital funding and reimbursements to CTA managers
• Being aware of and explaining the administrative capital grant requirements and funding opportunities to CTA staff

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Planning or related field and at least one year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity, and fingering for working with computer keyboards.
• Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the grant application procedures and related documentation.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of general, fund, and government accounting.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Working knowledge of the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing funding programs from a variety of Federal, State, and local agencies.
• Strong computer skills, with experience using the internet to research funding issues and opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan and implement budgets.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment when working at CTA Headquarters.
• Occasional site visits may be required to assess capital project needs

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

• Standard office equipment.
• Personal computer and related software.