Grant Analyst (Office Of Economic Development

Grant Analyst (Office of Economic Development)

Job Posting:
Aug 12, 2026, 3:49:55 PM

Closing Date:
Sep 3, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Full-time Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M. Posting Salary: $77,107 - $85,130 /YEARLY

Organization:
Offices Under the President

Work Locations:
Cook County Administration 69 W. Washington Cook County Offices Under The President Administrative Hearings Auditor Bureau of Administration Bureau of Economic Development Bureau of Finance Bureau of Human Resources Bureau of Technology Facilities Office of the President

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and Two (2) years of finance, business management, public administration, or directly related experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit the required document.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
Knowledge of Federal, State, and private grant programs. Ability to interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations as they relate 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 to support functional area(s), where analysis is often procedural and straightforward. 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.

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

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

This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination. Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years.

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.