Grants & Budget Analyst (Hybrid)

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Basic Term Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Voluntary Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Cook County Government is seeking a Grant Analyst in the Office of Economic Development. This role supports grant management across departments, prepares budgets and financial analyses, and coordinates with grantors and municipal partners to ensure proper grant administration.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in finance or public administration, with a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of finance, business management, public administration, or related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent tasks in grant management for departments/bureaus.
• Assist leadership with budgets and financial analyses for grants.
• Prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, budget analyses, and projections.

Skills

Grant programs knowledge

Grant management

Budget analysis

GAAP & auditing knowledge

Interpersonal collaboration

Data collection & analysis

Analytical recommendations

Procedural analysis practices

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Cook County Government is seeking a Grant Analyst in the Office of Economic Development. This role supports grant management across departments, prepares budgets and financial analyses, and coordinates with grantors and municipal partners to ensure proper grant administration.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in finance or public administration, with a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits.