Grants & Contracts Operations Analyst - Public Sector

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

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.