Grants & Projects Analyst

overview

bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field and one year 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 three years of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the following areas as described above; or one year of experience as a grants & projects analyst trainee in nevada state service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

the department of transportation is actively seeking candidates for a grants & project analyst i position for our rail program within multi-modal program development, located in carson city, nv. The candidates should possess a foundational understanding of state or federal grant processes, project management, and fiscal analysis. As part of their professional development, successful candidates will receive mentorship and collaboration opportunities with team members and stakeholders across various departments.

This includes working closely with program managers and financial analysts to seek out and apply for rail transportation grants. The incumbent’s ability to communicate, provide proficient analyses to team members, and foster a collaborative work environment where information exchange and collective solution-building are emphasized and essential for success in this position.

this recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to see full class specifications visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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: theories, principles and concepts related to fiscal management and business administration; accounting and financial recordkeeping practices.

general knowledge: accounting coding used to distribute funds; cost/benefit analysis techniques; federal and state regulations pertaining to grants; grant terms; management of grants and payment management systems; principles and processes of program evaluation and planning.

ability to: interpret technical information related to accounting, finance, auditing, fiscal management and business administration; effectively utilize business software including word processing and spreadsheets; prepare grammatically correct written materials including program plans, reports and grant applications; complete required forms and documents related to program requirements; prepare and verify financial and budget reports; explain programs, policies and procedures of the agency; compose concise and clear business correspondence.

recruiter contact information: jon terrazas at j.terrazas.gov