Grants Analyst

Lee County Government; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee County Government in Southwest Florida seeks a Grants Analyst to manage federal grants, including CDBG-DR, ensuring compliance, timely reporting, and effective coordination with municipalities, developers, consultants, and internal teams. The role supports housing recovery, community resilience, and infrastructure initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings analytical problem-solving, strong grant knowledge, and experience with DRGR and related tools to drive efficient grant operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Two years of grant management, compliance, housing programs, construction or infrastructure coordination, project management, or a related field.
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of federal grants and programs, including project setup, tracking, documentation, and closeout.
• Prepare and submit Quarterly Performance Reports (QPRs) and financial data for assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, including procurement requirements under 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable environmental review standards.
• Develop, update, and maintain policies and procedures in response to evolving program or regulatory requirements.
• Support Action Plan amendments within HUD’s Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting (DRGR) system and ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Collaborate with implementation vendors and internal teams to complete reports, analyze data, and recommend process improvements.
• Conduct periodic site visits to housing and infrastructure projects to document progress and identify potential issues.
• Track milestones, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and expenditures to ensure timely and compliant project performance.
• Use project management tools such as Gantt charts to monitor progress.
• Identify risks such as delays, cost overruns, or compliance concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Research, analyze, and prepare best-practice recommendations on governmental programs; present findings to leadership.
• Serve as a liaison between municipalities, developers, consultants, and internal departments to address complex grant-related issues.
• Facilitate planning, development, and implementation of grant-funded initiatives.
• Support the preparation of grant applications and manage departmental grant records, reporting, and coordination.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or Business Administration

Tools

DRGR

Smartsheet

Quickbase

Microsoft Office

Job description

The County is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and highly organized professional to serve as a Grants Analyst. This full-time role plays a critical part in managing federal grants and programs, particularly the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds, which support community resilience, housing recovery, and long-term infrastructure investments.

Working with developers, municipalities, consultants, internal departments, and federal partners, the Grants Analyst ensures projects are compliant, progressing on schedule, and aligned with program guidelines. The ideal candidate is an analytical problem solver with excellent communication skills, strong federal grant knowledge, and experience overseeing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

What You Will Do

Grant Management and Compliance

• Manage the full lifecycle of federal grants and programs, including project setup, tracking, documentation, and closeout.
• Prepare and submit Quarterly Performance Reports (QPRs) and financial data for assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, including procurement requirements under 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable environmental review standards.
• Develop, update, and maintain policies and procedures in response to evolving program or regulatory requirements.
• Support Action Plan amendments within HUD’s Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting (DRGR) system and ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Collaborate with implementation vendors and internal teams to complete reports, analyze data, and recommend process improvements.

Project Monitoring and Oversight

• Conduct periodic site visits to housing and infrastructure projects to document progress and identify potential issues.
• Track milestones, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and expenditures to ensure timely and compliant project performance.
• Use project management tools such as Gantt charts to monitor progress.
• Identify risks such as delays, cost overruns, or compliance concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Research, analyze, and prepare best-practice recommendations on governmental programs; present findings to leadership.

Stakeholder Coordination and Support

• Serve as a liaison between municipalities, developers, consultants, and internal departments to address complex grant-related issues.
• Facilitate planning, development, and implementation of grant-funded initiatives.
• Support the preparation of grant applications and manage departmental grant records, reporting, and coordination.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Two years of experience in grant management, compliance, housing programs, construction or infrastructure coordination, project management, or a related field.
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal programs such as CDBG-DR or similar disaster-recovery grants.
• Proficiency with grant management tools such as DRGR, Smartsheet, or Quickbase.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain rigorous attention to detail.

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough understanding of federal grant requirements, compliance standards, and performance monitoring.
• Ability to analyze data, develop process improvements, and prepare clear, actionable reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working across diverse partners and agencies.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Environment

This position is grant-funded and contingent on ongoing funding availability. Some roles may require certifications obtained either at hire or within a specified timeframe. Limited travel for site visits, stakeholder meetings, and project monitoring is required.

Why Join Us?

As a Grants Analyst, you will play a vital role in supporting disaster recovery, community redevelopment, and long-term resilience efforts throughout the County. You'll work with dedicated professionals across multiple sectors, help improve processes and compliance, and make a meaningful impact on the community's recovery and growth.

About the Department

The Lee County Department of Strategic Resources supports county programs through planning, data analysis, federal and state grant management, and long-term community recovery efforts. The department works across multiple divisions to strengthen countywide systems, improve services, and ensure programs follow all required rules and regulations. Staff collaborates with internal teams, community partners, and local governments to deliver effective, efficient, and accountable programs that serve Lee County residents.

About Lee County

Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government.