Grants Analyst

Help shape the future of Boise through strategic grant funding. The City of Boise is seeking a collaborative, mission-driven Grants Analyst to identify, secure, and manage funding that supports affordable housing, homelessness response, transportation, and active transportation initiatives. In this role, you'll work across City departments and with community partners to bring critical projects to life, ensuring grant-funded programs deliver lasting benefits for Boise residents.

The Grants Analyst manages the full lifecycle of grants, including prospect research, application development, contract and agreement coordination, compliance monitoring, reporting, and closeout. The ideal candidate brings experience in public sector, nonprofit, or grant-funded environments, along with a strong understanding of grant regulations and funding requirements. Success in this role requires excellent relationship-building skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex funding programs while helping turn strategic priorities into meaningful community outcomes.

To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, law or a related field
• Two years of equivalent work experience, such as grants and/or contracts management experience, experience interpreting laws and regulations or auditing or regulatory compliance monitoring experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education or experience.

• Principles, methods and practices of regulatory compliance monitoring
• Techniques and methods used in sound business practices.

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Serves as a liaison between internal and funding agency staff to answer and resolve grant-related questions and concerns. Remains up-to-date on relevant federal, state and local guidance. Coordinates grant reviews with department staff to monitor compliance with federal, state and local requirements, including analyzing grant expenditures and activities. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure proper setup of grant awards in core financial system.

Supports post-award administration, including modification and/or amendment requests. Assists in the development of grant-related policies and procedures. Provides training and technical assistance to internal staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Performs subrecipient and contract monitoring activities in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

Coordinates necessary approvals from the grant review committee. Works with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to oversee grant writing efforts and develop funding request materials, including standard federal forms, work plans and budgets, and to confirm compliance with grant guidelines. Submits grant applications with all required supporting documentation by relevant deadlines to funding entities for award consideration. Coordinates legal review of certifications and assurances, city council approval of grant awards and development of associated budget requests in collaboration with the budget office.

Meets with internal stakeholders to gather information about funding needs and priorities. Identifies potential funding opportunities by completing grant prospect research, including state, federal and private funding opportunities. Analyzes grant program guidelines, including eligible uses of funds. Assists in the development of the City of Boise’s funding strategy.

Prepares and submits necessary materials to funding agencies to fulfill reporting requirements. Assists with grant closeout activities. Supports internal staff with audit-related inquiries. Compiles, maintains and files grant-related records, including documentation and correspondence, in accordance with policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

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