Grant Administration & Financial Analysis Specialist

City of Cincinnati; West Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cincinnati, within the Office of Grant Administration in the City Manager's Office, seeks a professional to handle administrative and operational analysis, budget preparation and administration, and organizational studies. Liaison with multiple city departments and staff work will be required.

Responsibilities include performing analyses such as present value, cost/benefit, and ROI, budgeting controls, and ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, public administration, economics, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to perform cost/benefit and ROI analyses.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor financial and management issues.
• Gather data from financial and administrative records; locate policies and authorities; identify questionable data; derive conclusions.
• Develop plans to ensure timely program/project execution.
• Forecast cash flow and determine funds available for investment.
• Coordinate cross-cutting projects and work with stakeholders.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and respond to information requests.

Skills

Municipal regulations

Business English

Report writing

Spreadsheet software

Cost-benefit analysis

Accounting principles

Management principles

System flowcharts

Budget methods

Revenue & expenditure monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, public administration, economics or related field

Tools

CFS-AMS Advantage

CHRIS

PeopleSoft

IDIS

Job description

The City of Cincinnati, within the Office of Grant Administration in the City Manager's Office, seeks a professional to handle administrative and operational analysis, budget preparation and administration, and organizational studies. Liaison with multiple city departments and staff work will be required.

Responsibilities include performing analyses such as present value, cost/benefit, and ROI, budgeting controls, and ensuring policy compliance.