Senior Grants & Projects Analyst – Public Safety

State of Nevada (NV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Assistance, in Carson City seeks a Grants and Projects Analyst III to oversee and administer federal and state grant funding. The role directs budgeting, staff oversight, and compliance across multiple grants.

Responsibilities include preparing grant applications, evaluating subgrant proposals, ensuring recipient compliance, and guiding program planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field and three years of professional grants experience; OR high school with five years of professional grants experience; OR one year as Grants & Projects Analyst II in Nevada State service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare grant applications to secure federal funding for State and/or State-sponsored programs, including writing/amending program descriptions and compiling required data.
• Develop and evaluate applications for subgrants, 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 use of funding.
• Research, write, and implement grant program plans and projects within grant guidelines to maximize services.
• Provide technical assistance to grant/subgrant recipients regarding program operations, grants management, and interpretation of regulations.
• Provide orientation and grants management training to subgrantee staff to ensure ability to manage programs according to standards.
• Conduct workshops to guide subgrantees and applicants regarding grant requirements and procedures.
• Compile data and prepare reports regarding program activities and funding sources.
• Inspect subgrantees operations to ensure adherence to objectives; document discrepancies and suggest improvements.
• Prepare for and participate in federal and/or State grant compliance monitoring activities.
• Review audits or financial records to determine compliance with grant requirements.
• Perform related duties; supervise, train and evaluate subordinate staff as needed.

Skills

Grants management

Budgeting

Compliance monitoring

Audits

Education

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

High school diploma with 5 years grants experience

Job description

The State of Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Assistance, in Carson City seeks a Grants and Projects Analyst III to oversee and administer federal and state grant funding. The role directs budgeting, staff oversight, and compliance across multiple grants.

Responsibilities include preparing grant applications, evaluating subgrant proposals, ensuring recipient compliance, and guiding program planning and reporting.