Community Services Program Analyst

*** OPEN & PROMOTIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
*** COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM ANALYST

The City of Concord's Community Development Department is currently seeking public sector analysts with governmental grants experience to serve as the next Community Services Program Analyst. Ideal candidates for this position have demonstrated experience as program leads with full responsibility for grants programs, preferably federal grants, with the desire and aptitude to learn the City's operations and responsibilities pertaining to HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and other local and state grant programs.

This position is open until filled; a first review of applications will begin the week of March 16, 2026.

The City of Concord’s Community Development Department, or CDD, is home to several divisions, which work together to maintain and improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. From Planning and Housing to Building and Engineering, CDD focuses on enhancing the quality of life for Concord’s residents and businesses.

The Housing and Community Services Division is responsible for the implementation and administration of federal, state, and local grants to support lower-income residents with a goal of improving the quality of life for the community as well as engaging in issues around homelessness, including overseeing the implementation of the City's Homeless Strategic Plan. The Division further oversees the City's affordable housing and tenant protection programs and policies.

The Community Services Program Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the City's efforts to strengthen community well-being and address housing insecurity. The Community Services Program Analyst will primarily be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and activities to administer HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), as well as local and state grant programs. The position will also be responsible for managing various contracts and implementation of the City's Homeless Strategic Plan.

At its core, this position will be responsible to ensure the City's compliance with its CDBG grant regulations and reporting obligations to HUD and other funders, liaising with the City's grantees and the Community Services Commission. This position supervises the part-time Community Services Support Clerk position assigned to the City's grants programs. In addition, active engagement at both the state and local level to advocate addressing Concord's needs, monitoring emerging trends and best practices regarding homelessness will be necessary.

This will include periodic attendance at evening meetings following a normal workday. This position is also responsible for the development and monitoring of the Community Services portion of the Division's budget.

• Is a public sector employee with complex governmental grants experience.
• Is a highly motivated learner who has the desire and ability to learn and master the City's programming as it pertains to HUD's CDBG and other local and state grant programs.
• Has the ability to manage a portfolio of grantees to ensure compliance with the requirements of HUD's CDBG grant program. Responsibilities include development and submission of the annual Action Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), and the five-year Consolidated Plan. Administration of other state and local grant funds, including drafting and execution of grant agreements, reviewing monthly compliance reports to ensure contract compliance, auditing grant awardees, and managing data entry into the City’s and HUD's data portals.
• Possesses experience with relationship building with elected and appointed officials, community partners, and stakeholder groups with a focus on cooperation and consensus building.
• Possesses exceptional oral and written communication, active listening skills, clear articulation, and the ability to adapt one’s communication style when engaging with the public, community partners, and elected officials.
• Can develop and complete an ongoing assessment of the City’s key…