Grant Analyst

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY is seeking a Grants Analyst to support Federal grants acquisition, compliance, and administration. The role develops grant applications, tracks progress, and maintains thorough records under supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating with project teams, ensuring timely submissions, and preparing periodic reports for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). A bachelor's degree and grant-related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in research, finance, accounting, public administration, or grant-related work.
• Experience with grant administration, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop grant applications for capital, operating, planning, training, and other programs with FTA.
• Maintain records of grant-related correspondence and documentation.
• Coordinate meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely submission of grant applications and reports.
• Monitor progress of awarded grants and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Prepare and submit periodic grant reports to the FTA.

Skills

Grant administration

Grant management

Grant coordination

Grant writing

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Funding procurement

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)

Job description

Grant Analyst

NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY

The Regional Transit Authority gets people moving around New Orleans. Our transit services provide mobility to residents of the city as well as tourists, providing incredible views and comfortable rides through historical neighborhoods and countless attractions. RTAs system includes 4 streetcar lines, 30 bus routes, 2 ferry routes, and paratransit services. Our passengers take more than 19 million rides every year! Come join us and be a part of how New Orleans rolls!

• JOB TITLE: GRANTS ANALYST
• POSITION STATUS: Full-time
• FLSA CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT
• Starting salary range: $57,210- $65,000 ANNUALLY (This role may be filled at the Senior level, based on qualifications)

REPORTS TO

Manager of Grants Administration

TITLES OF POSITIONS REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THIS JOB

NONE

JOB SUMMARY

The Grants Analyst, under general supervision, performs a variety of functions and activities required for Federal Grants acquisition, compliance, and administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the development of grant applications for capital, operating, planning, training, and other programs to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
• Maintains accurate records of all grant-related correspondence and documentation.
• Coordinates and participates in meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensures timely submission of all required documentation for grant applications and reports.
• Maintain accurate records of all grant-related correspondence and documentation.
• Monitor progress of awarded grants and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Track submission deadlines and ensure proposals meet all formatting and regulatory standards before applying.
• Details and tracks fund utilization; ensures compliance with reporting requirements.
• Assists with audit-related grant-funded projects; provides needed financial documentation and explanations to auditors; confers with program managers to monitor grant-funded projects; tracks progress and ensures financial resources are appropriately allocated.
• Develops and drafts grant program documentation, reports, and documents; prepares and submits periodic reports to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
• Prepares necessary grant amendment requests, extensions, revisions, and progress updates for electronic submission to the FTA.
• Reviews, outlines, and ensures consistent compliance with federal, state, and regional project development requirements, including the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and Statewide Transportation Improvement Program STIP).
• Drafting and submitting interim and final progress reports detailing programmatic achievements and financial data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a directly related field.
• 2 to 3 years recent professional experience in research, finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field is required. Experience must include grant administration, grant management, grant coordination, grant writing, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, or obtaining funding for grant-supported projects and programs.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Normal office environment. Must be able to remain stationary 80% of the time and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, office machinery, copy machine, etc.

The RTA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.