Justice Grants and Program Analyst 1

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Administrative Services/Justice and Community Services of the State of West Virginia seeks an entry‑level Justice Grants and Program Analyst I. The role oversees grant-in-aid programs, coordinates with advisory committees, and reviews sub-grant applications for completeness and accuracy while establishing clear metrics for evaluation.

The analyst will develop monitoring reports covering all aspects of grant oversight, conduct on-site and off-site monitoring, and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Oversee one or more federal or state grant-in-aid programs; coordinate with advisory committees and work groups.
• Review sub-grant applications for completeness and accuracy; evaluate goals and objectives to establish metrics.
• Develop and update comprehensive sub-grant monitoring reports covering grant oversight.
• Perform on-site and off-site monitoring of funded grant activities and ensure compliance with laws and requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Nature of Work

The Division of Administrative Services/Justice and Community Services (DAS/JCS) is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to fill the role of Justice Grants and Program Analyst 1.

Operating under the close supervision of a Justice Grants Manager, this entry-level professional will oversee one or more federal or state grant-in-aid programs, which includes coordinating directly with associated advisory committees and work groups.

In this role, the Analyst will be responsible for reviewing sub-grant applications to ensure completeness and accuracy, while evaluating proposed goals and objectives to establish clear metrics for measurement and evaluation. Additionally, the candidate will develop and update comprehensive sub-grant monitoring reports that cover all administrative facets of grant oversight.

A core component of this position involves both on-site and off-site monitoring of funded grant activities. Through continuous financial and programmatic oversight, the Analyst will ensure that participating facilities and programs operate safely, with fidelity, and in full compliance with state and federal laws, requirements, conditions, and assurances—ultimately serving to protect facilities both civilly and legally. The Analyst will also perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Other Information

Preference will be given to individuals possessing a major or minor in criminal justice, political science, social sciences, mathematics, statistics, planning, management or related field of study.

State employment offers a variety of benefits.