Grant Analyst II

Socket.dev; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grants Analyst II at NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY performs a variety of functions to secure Federal Grants, ensure compliance, and administer awards. This exempt, full-time role supports grant development, documentation, and reporting to the FTA.

Under supervision, you’ll prepare applications, maintain records, coordinate with project teams, track timelines, and ensure regulatory standards are met. A bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years in related fields are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in grant administration, management, coordination, writing, and compliance.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing grant applications for capital, operating, planning, and training programs.
• Maintain accurate grant records and correspondence.
• Coordinate meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely submission of grant applications and reports.
• Monitor progress and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Draft program documentation and periodic reports to the FTA.
• Prepare grant amendments, extensions, and progress updates for electronic submission.
• Review compliance with federal, state, and regional requirements.

Skills

Grant administration

Grant management

Grant coordination

Grant writing

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a directly related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY

POSITION ADVERTISEMENT- ULU Represented Opportunity

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. RTA’s 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 II

POSITION STATUS: Full-time

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT

Starting salary range: $57,210- $65,000

REPORTS TO

Manager of Grants Administration

TITLES OF POSITIONS REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THIS JOB

NONE

JOB SUMMARY

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

essential FUNCTIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

• 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

Bachelor’s 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.