Grants Analyst

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

On-site Gym and Locker room

Electric Carport

Excellent CalPERS state pension plan

401(k) and 457(b) Plans

Flexible Schedules

Generous paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance for

Investment in careers development

Located near many local eateries

Job summary

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is seeking an Analyst II to perform advanced grant analytics, reporting, and grant management functions. The role requires handling complex applications, budget detail worksheets, and quarterly fiscal reports, while meeting legal and internal deadlines.

The analyst will develop procedures, advise management on program impact, and travel statewide about 25% to support Cal OES objectives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with federal and state grants and reporting.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% statewide.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, process and prepare responses to grant forms and reports.
• Prepare complex funding requests, budget detail worksheets and quarterly reports.
• Advise management on program impact and develop procedures and policy options.
• Maintain deadlines and coordinate with multiple programs and stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Adobe

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Adobe

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

Under direction of Supervisor I, the Analyst II performs the full journey level, most complex, analytical tasks relating to the provision of federal and state grants. The Analyst II functions in a demanding and changing environment, which requires the Analyst II to maintain a routine workload and regularly respond to short-term tasks. The Analyst II reviews, analyzes, processes, and prepares responses to a broad variety of forms, documents and correspondence pertaining to federal and state-funded grant programs. These include applications for the more complex funding requests for reimbursement, budget detail worksheets, quarterly, or other periodic reports, appeals, fiscal reports and a variety of telephone and written inquiries into application, program, or funding status. The Analyst II is required to meet legal, regulatory, and internal deadlines on all assignments. In addition, this position shall be responsible for formulating procedures, policies, and program alternatives, making recommendations on program-related issues and advising management on the potential impact. The Analyst II will need the ability to reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental problems; develop and evaluate alternatives and analyze data and present ideas. The Analyst II is required to travel throughout the State approximately 25% of the time and work overtime as necessary in support of Cal OES program objectives.

The Analyst II will function in a demanding and changing environment, which requires the Analyst II to act with great independence while effectively maintaining a routine workload and regularly responding to short-term tasks. The Analyst II is required to meet legal, regulatory, and internal deadlines on all assignments.

Willingness to work in a “team oriented” environment. Ability to analyze, write and speak effectively, exceptional interpersonal skills, well organized with close attention to detail, ability to work independently and use good judgment, good attendance, competent computer skills and/or the ability/desire to advance.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Department Information

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees.

The Finance & Logistics Administration Directorate oversees sections managing Cal OES operations including budgeting, fiscal analysis, accounting, grants management, human resources, labor relations, staff recruitment, examinations, organization and professional development, disaster and internal logistics support. The Directorate is comprised of four sections: Administrative Services, Human Resources, Grants Management and Logistics.

In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites.

More information may be found here: Finance & Administration | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services.

Department Website: http://www.caloes.ca.gov

Desirable Qualifications

• Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and prioritize work and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems and recommend an effective course of action.
• Possess strong computer skills that include Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe, PowerPoint.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrate the ability to make clear and concise decisions.
• Detail Oriented.

Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Free Parking
• On-site Gym and Locker room
• Electric Carport
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
• Flexible Schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family
• Investment in careers development
• Located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.