GRANTS & PROJECTS ANALYST 2

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 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 Pay

Job summary

The State of Nevada seeks a Grants and Projects Analyst 2 in Carson City to plan, organize, and manage federal and state grant programs, process reimbursements, and conduct audits. The role involves researching best practices, developing new projects, and supporting highway safety initiatives while building partnerships and writing grant applications.

Daily duties include evaluating applications, ensuring compliance, and preparing performance reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, accounting, finance or related field with two years grants experience in at least two areas.
• OR high school diploma with four years grants experience in at least two areas; OR one year of Grants & Projects Analyst I experience in Nevada State service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare grant applications and secure federal funding for state programs.
• Evaluate subgrants for eligibility and approval recommendations.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state and local regulations and provide guidance.
• Develop and implement grant program plans within guidelines to maximize services.
• Provide technical assistance and training to grant recipients on operations and reporting.
• Compile data and prepare performance reports on program activities and funding sources.
• Inspect subgrantee operations and suggest program improvements.
• Participate in compliance monitoring activities and audits.

Skills

Grant management

Fiscal/ budgeting

Compliance monitoring

Report writing

Data analysis

Technical assistance

Education

Bachelor's degree in public/business administration or related field

Two years grants experience

Job description

***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 Department of Public Safety is recruiting to fill a Grants and Projects Analyst 2 position within the Office of Criminal Justice Assistance (OCJA) in Carson City. This position plans, organizes, and manages federal and state grant-in-aid programs; processes financial reimbursement claims; and conducts audits to ensure compliant fund usage. The successful candidate will research data and best practices to develop new projects, assist with Nevada's Highway Safety Plan and Annual Report, and write applications to secure federal funding. Daily duties include evaluating grant applications, inspecting provider operations for compliance, and compiling performance reports. They also provide technical assistance and workshops to program applicants regarding regulations and procedures; support public education campaigns; develop presentation materials; and build community partnerships by serving on local, regional, and national committees.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field and two years 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 four years of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the areas as described above; OR one year of experience as a Grants & Projects Analyst I 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 direction, incumbents perform the duties described in the series concept and are responsible for managing the more complex grants and projects functions. Complex grants and projects duties require interpreting numerous regulations and requirements, determining eligibility, providing justification for approving or denying applications, determining compliance, preparing reports and analyses, planning and conducting training, coordinating program activities with several public jurisdictions and overseeing the maintenance of extensive informational and/or financial records. This is the advanced journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Working knowledge of: technical and legal terminology related to grants; management of grants and payment management systems; accounting and financial recordkeeping practices and terminology; grant and payment management systems; principles and processes of program planning and evaluation; analyzing and interpreting reports, records and information; compliance monitoring.

General knowledge of: department funding sources and fiscal policies and procedures; federal and State grant writing and funding disbursement requirements; proper documentation and accountability.

Ability to: read, write, interpret, explain and apply legal and technical documents; explain agency grant programs, actions, policies and procedures; instruct grant recipients in understanding reporting requirements; compile, review and analyze data; write program plans, reports and grant applications using correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation; compute and prepare financial and budget reports.

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).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

Legal Holidays

• 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