GRANTS/CONTRACTS OPERATIONS ANALYST

State of Idaho; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, vision, and dental

PERSI retirement plan

Paid sick and vacation leaves

11 paid holidays

Parental leave

Permanent, full-time classified status

Job summary

The Idaho Workforce Development Council in Boise is seeking a Grants/Contracts Operations Analyst to oversee statewide grant administration, monitor subgrantees and contractors, ensure compliance, and provide guidance and training. Experience with Excel and grant management is highly valued.

The role involves in-state travel as needed, a focus on accuracy, and delivering support to improve program outcomes across Idaho’s workforce development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Interpreting, applying, and explaining laws and regulations.
• Interpreting narrative or demographic or statistical reports to ensure compliance with laws, regulations or requirements.
• Collecting, organizing and evaluating data and writing a narrative report of findings.
• Some knowledge of grant or contract administration.
• Some knowledge of bookkeeping.
• Typically gained through at least one year of experience in the areas listed above.
• Typically gained through 8 or more hours of training OR at least one year of experience in grant or contract administration.
• Typically gained through completion of one bookkeeping course OR at least one year of experience processing debit and credit transactions.

Responsibilities

• Review grant applications and contracts to evaluate compliance, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness.
• Build positive working relationships with current and prospective grantees, providing guidance and excellent customer service.
• Prepare proposal summaries and recommendations for grant review committees.
• Ensure grant documentation and reporting are accurate, complete, and compliant with agency requirements.
• Monitor grantee and contractor performance to ensure compliance with grant agreements and funding requirements.
• Analyze financial reports, review payment requests, and identify potential compliance concerns.
• Evaluate program performance and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Prepare reports documenting grant activities, expenditures, and compliance findings.
• Conduct on-site monitoring visits as needed.
• Serve as a resource to grantees and contractors on grant requirements, fiscal management, and program administration.
• Develop and maintain guidance materials, forms, and procedures.
• Provide training and technical assistance to help grantees successfully meet program requirements.

Skills

Grant administration

Excel proficiency

Data interpretation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GRANTS/CONTRACTS OPERATIONS ANALYST - 27874

USA:ID:Boise | Grants Administration | Full Time

28.00 - 30.00 USD per hour

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before November 18, 2026

Description

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Workforce Development Council is seeking an individual who wants to give back to their community in a meaningful, direct, and tangible way by helping to champion strategies that prepare Idahoans for careers that meet employers’ needs.

As aGrants/Contracts Operations Analyst, you will oversee the grant administration duties for the Workforce Development Council, supporting statewide workforce development initiatives; independently monitor subgrantees, grantees, or contractors for quality-of-service delivery and compliance with grant or contract agreements and regulations; provide technical assistance; and perform related work. Infrequent in-state and out-of-state travel may be required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of Idaho’s workforce and education system, the ability to work responsibly and independently with a high level of accuracy and accountability, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Key Responsibilities

Development

• Review grant applications and contracts to evaluate compliance, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness.
• Build positive working relationships with current and prospective grantees, providing guidance and excellent customer service.
• Prepare proposal summaries and recommendations for grant review committees.
• Ensure grant documentation and reporting are accurate, complete, and compliant with agency requirements.
• Monitor grantee and contractor performance to ensure compliance with grant agreements and funding requirements.
• Analyze financial reports, review payment requests, and identify potential compliance concerns.
• Evaluate program performance and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Prepare reports documenting grant activities, expenditures, and compliance findings.
• Conduct on-site monitoring visits as needed.

Technical Assistance and Training

• Serve as a resource to grantees and contractors on grant requirements, fiscal management, and program administration.
• Develop and maintain guidance materials, forms, and procedures.
• Provide training and technical assistance to help grantees successfully meet program requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Interpreting, applying, and explaining laws and regulations.
• Interpreting narrative or demographic or statistical reports to ensure compliance with laws, regulations or requirements.
• Collecting, organizing and evaluating data and writing a narrative report of findings.
• Some knowledge of grant or contract administration.
• Some knowledge of bookkeeping.

Typically gained through at least one year of experience in the areas listed above.

Typically gained through 8 or more hours of training OR at least one year of experience in grant or contract administration.

Typically gained through completion of one bookkeeping course OR at least one year of experience processing debit and credit transactions.

Desired Qualifications

What's In It for You?

• Affordable benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance
• PERSIdefined benefit retirement plan
• Paid sick and vacation leaves startaccruing your first day
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave covering the birth or adoption of a child for up to 8 weeks
• Permanent, full-time classified employment status after successful completion of probation
• The State of Idaho is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD:711), or email [e-mail].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.