Grants Analyst - Office of Financial Management - R15347

Department

Financial Management

Are you a candidate that loves to keep up with federal laws? Sarasota County is looking for a Grants Analyst for our OFM Department. Every time a federal law is issued, changed, or adjusted; our Grants team must review the contracts to make sure the County is still meeting all compliance requirements. This amazing team believes in cross training to really help each other out in work/life balance.

We want you to see the projects you are working on, so there are site visits throughout the project for you to really see exactly how your job helps support Sarasota County. If this sounds like you, please apply today!

Assist in establishing financial controls and systems for new grants/programs.

Maintains all pertinent records, files and documents related to grant funded projects; assures completeness and accuracy consistent with external and internal audit requirements.

Coordinates grant administration matters with Procurement, Risk, and Office of County Attorney and maintains contacts with various external grantors.

Organize and prepare required financial and program reports for grant funded projects.

Research, analyze, and implement federal, state, and local rules and regulations.

Provide policy and procedure recommendations to promote financial and grant compliance.

Assists in the development and helps conduct education meetings one on one and with large groups regarding Federal, State, and local policy and regulations as they pertain to grants.

Partners with Business Units and/or other agencies. Participates on strategy teams across functional areas to develop innovative approaches for meeting fiscal challenges. Develops strong, facilitative relationships.

Supports, educates, and assists colleagues and customers in all phases of grant planning and implementation.

Participates in disaster response and financial preparedness and assist with updating/maintaining countywide standard operating procedures related to disaster preparedness.

Participate in sensitive, technical, and special projects.

Work Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or other related field and minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience.

Master’s Degree in related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Related professional experience or certifications may substitute for the required education.

Two (2) years of grant experience preferred.

$54,000.00 - $60,000.00

This Posting is currently Open Until Filled