Grants Financial Analyst II

Chicago Transit Authority; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chicago Transit Authority seeks a Financial Analyst II - Grants to develop grant applications for federal, state, and local agencies. You will monitor grant progress, coordinate with CTA departments and funding agencies, and prepare budgets and grant amendments.

Strong knowledge of grant procedures and reporting is essential. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Planning or related field and at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Planning or related field and at least one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop grant applications for Federal, State and local agencies.
• Monitor and report grant status to management and funding agencies.
• Coordinate with CTA departments and funding agencies on grant requirements.
• Prepare budgets, amendments, and progress reports for grants.
• Assist in defining capital grant objectives and funding opportunities.

Skills

Grant processes

Budgeting

Government accounting

MS Office

Written communication

Verbal communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/Finance/Planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Chicago Transit Authority seeks a Financial Analyst II - Grants to develop grant applications for federal, state, and local agencies. You will monitor grant progress, coordinate with CTA departments and funding agencies, and prepare budgets and grant amendments.

Strong knowledge of grant procedures and reporting is essential. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Planning or related field and at least one year of experience.