GRANTS & PROJECTS ANALYST 1

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Payments Eligibility

Job summary

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health is hiring for a full-time Grants and Projects Analyst 1 in Carson City. The role covers grant management, subgrants, and budget/fiscal tasks, with monthly reconciliations and CDC-reporting duties.

Qualifications include a relevant degree with grants experience or an equivalent combination, plus the ability to work independently and provide technical assistance to recipients. Public service benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus one year grants experience with two of the listed areas.
• Alternative: high school with three years grants experience across two areas.
• Or one year in Grants & Projects Analyst Trainee or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare grant applications to secure federal funding and compile required data.
• Evaluate subgrant applications, determine eligibility and approve where appropriate.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state and local grant regulations.
• Develop grant program plans within guidelines to maximize services.
• Provide technical assistance to grant/subgrant recipients on operations and planning.
• Offer grants management training to subgrantees and staff.
• Assist in workshops and prepare program activity reports and budgets.
• Inspect subgrantee operations and report discrepancies for improvements.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant eligibility

Grant program plans

Fiscal management

Technical assistance

Grant compliance monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field

High school diploma with 3 years grants experience

Grants Analyst trainee experience in Nevada State service

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Job Summary

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health is hiring for a full-time position as a Grants and Projects Analyst 1 in Carson City. Grants & Projects Analysts will be responsible for grant management, grant application support, managing sub-grants, and budget and fiscal management of assigned budget accounts. Position will also provide fiscal support and back-up as needed. Grants & Projects Analysts develop and implement and/or assess, monitor, control and review grant-in-aid projects/programs administered by State agencies and provide assistance to recipients in evaluating program effectiveness. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The incumbent will coordinate budget preparation for grant submission following the CDC budgetary guidelines. Additionally, this position conducts a monthly fiscal budget reconciliation, prepares requests for reimbursements, conducts annual fiscal audits of subgrantees, works with Division of Public and Behavioral Health fiscal office in preparing the CDC Final Financial Report (FFR), State budget Building, development and preparation of subcontracts and work orders, and assists with the submission of programmatic reports.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field and one year of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the following areas: writing grant applications; determining grant/subgrant program eligibility; researching, writing and implementing grant program plans; managing fiscal aspects of grants/subgrants; providing technical assistance to grant/subgrant recipients; and/or monitoring and ensuring grant/subgrant recipient compliance; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the following areas as described above; OR one year of experience as a Grants & Projects Analyst Trainee in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

• Prepare grant applications to secure federal funding for State and/or State-sponsored programs including writing/amending program descriptions and compiling required financial and statistical data.


• Develop and/or evaluate applications for subgrants submitted by organizations for program participation, determine eligibility and recommend approval.


• Review, monitor and ensure recipient and subgrantee compliance to federal, State and local laws and regulations; provide guidance for the uniform administration and use of federal or State funding for federal, State and/or State-sponsored programs.


• Research, write, recommend and implement grant program plans and projects within grant guidelines to maximize and enhance services provided.


• Provide technical assistance to grant/subgrant recipients regarding program operations including grants management, program planning and interpretation and analysis of regulations, policies and procedures.


• Provide orientation and grants management training to subgrantee staff to ensure the ability to manage programs according to standards.


• Conduct and/or assist in conducting workshops to provide guidance to subgrantees and program applicants regarding grant requirements, policies and procedures.


• Compile data and prepare reports regarding program activities and funding sources.


• Inspect subgrantees operations to ensure adherence to program objectives; document and report all discrepancies and make suggestions regarding proposed improvements.


• Prepare for and participate in federal and/or State grant compliance monitoring activities.


• Review audits or financial records, reports and statements to determine compliance with grant requirements.


• Perform related duties as assigned.


• Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. Incumbents assess, monitor, control and review grant projects/programs and provide technical assistance to subgrantees. This is the journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: theories, principles and concepts related to fiscal management and business administration; accounting and financial recordkeeping practices.

General knowledge of: accounting coding used to distribute funds; cost/benefit analysis techniques; federal and State regulations pertaining to grants; grant terms; management of grants and payment management systems; principles and processes of program evaluation and planning.

Ability to: interpret technical information related to accounting, finance, auditing, fiscal management and business administration; effectively utilize business software including word processing and spreadsheets; prepare grammatically correct written materials including program plans, reports and grant applications; complete required forms and documents related to program requirements; prepare and verify financial and budget reports; explain programs, policies and procedures of the agency; compose concise and clear business correspondence.

Recruiter Contact Information

Jennifer Kauble – [e-mail]

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).


• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.


• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.


• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.


• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.


• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.


• No Nevada state income tax.


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.


• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

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• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day


• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday


• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday


• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day


• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day


• July 4.................................................... Independence Day


• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day


• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day


• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day


• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day


• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day


• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255