GRANTS & PROJECTS ANALYST 2

State of Nevada (NV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nevada seeks a Grants and Projects Analyst II in Carson City to plan, organize and manage federal and state grant programs, process reimbursements and audit fund use. You will research data, develop new projects, support Nevada's Highway Safety Plan and Annual Report, and write applications to secure funding.

Responsibilities include evaluating applications, ensuring compliance, and building community partnerships while providing technical assistance and training to recipients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of professional grants experience including at least two areas: writing grant applications; determining eligibility; researching and implementing grant program plans; managing fiscal aspects of grants.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent with four years of professional grants experience including at least two areas as described above; OR one year as Grants & Projects Analyst I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination.
• Experience evaluating grant applications; inspecting provider operations for compliance; and compiling performance reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare grant applications to secure federal funding for State and/or State-sponsored programs.
• Develop and evaluate applications for subgrants; determine eligibility and recommend approval.
• Review and monitor recipient and subgrantee compliance with laws and regulations; provide guidance on funding usage.
• Research, write, recommend and implement grant program plans and projects within grant guidelines.
• Provide technical assistance and training to grant recipients on operations, regulations and procedures.
• Prepare for and participate in federal and/or State grant compliance monitoring activities.
• Review audits or financial records to determine grant compliance.
• Compile data and prepare program activity and funding reports.
• Inspect subgrantee operations and identify discrepancies with improvement suggestions.

Skills

Grants management

Regulatory compliance

Grant writing

Data analysis

Training delivery

Education

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

High school diploma or equivalent with four years grants experience

One year of experience as Grants & Projects Analyst I in Nevada State service

Tools

Grants management systems

Job description

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.

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: w riting grant applications; determining gr ant/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.

• 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.

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:

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.