Grant Analyst; department Of Planning And Development Bureau Of Economic Development

Job Summary

Perform a variety of independent tasks surrounding the management of Department/Bureau grants. Assist leadership in preparing budgets and financial analyses for grants. Prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, budget analyses, and projections. Interact with a variety of offices, including County Bureaus/Departments, grantors, and municipal partners regarding various grant initiatives, budgets, and reimbursement processes. Prepare and process invoices, determine allowable costs, ensure adherence to grant guidance/policies, and ensure correct grant accounts are utilized for payment.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher.
• Two (2) years of finance, business management, public administration, or directly related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Required to provide original documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, transcript, certifications) within five (5) days of an offer.
• Degrees awarded outside of the United States (except those from U.S. territories and Canada) must be credentialed by WES or ECE.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and private grant programs.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations related to grant funding.
• Knowledge of grant management, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of financial accounting, budget and cost analysis, and forecasting principles.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, auditing techniques, and computer programs for spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to work well with others when dealing with Federal and State agencies, County departments, municipal partners, and vendors.
• Skill in executing moderately complex data collection, synthesis, analysis, reporting, and development of recommendations.
• Ability to provide support and collaborate with team members and entry-level management to drive accuracy and precision in analysis.
• Knowledge of procedural analytical practices to perform moderate studies and continually adopt new methods.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Salary Range: $77,107 - $85,130 / YEARLY

Successful completion of post‑offer tests, including background check, drug screen, and medical examination. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44.

Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44‑53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42‑35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.