Grants & Policy Analyst

Grants and Policy Analyst

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Grants and Policy Analyst for County Administration, headquartered in St. Augustine, Florida.

• Coordinates and manages multiple complex grant projects at various stages of implementation.
• Interprets treasury rules, program eligibility, awardee eligibility determinations, risk assessments and business reviews as they pertain to program and project implementation.
• Negotiates terms and conditions of grants and contracts to ensure local, state, and federal compliance.
• Monitors and assesses program performance and conducts proper resolution for audit findings.
• Performs grant close‑out functions.
• Monitors contracts in accordance with federal requirements, state procurement policies, and best practices to ensure compliance and accountability.
• Identifies, defines, and develops funding sources to support existing and planned County programs and projects.
• Assists in the design of an annual grant development plan based on County strategic priorities and potential funding sources.
• Develops and prepares grant applications including proposal forms, concept papers, budgets, and letters of support.
• Oversees the development of contract agreements with grant recipients and monitors grant progress from inception to close‑out.
• Maintains knowledge of changing federal, state, and private foundation grant standards and proposal guidelines.
• Maintains a high‑level knowledge of state and federal legislation that may affect the County and prepares legislative text, amendments, policy memoranda and analyses as appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with administrators, commissioners, local officials, state and federal agencies, and professional service providers.
• Conducts presentations, public meetings, and workshops regarding program status updates.
• Provides direction, technical assistance, program information and recommendations to County Departments regarding grant applications.
• Maintains a full‑time presence on the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Policy, Business, Public Administration, Economics, Non‑profit Management, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the major duties of the position, a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional, administrative, or analytical work experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in higher education, government, or non‑profit working as a grant writer or grant evaluator.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak, and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

• Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of public administration and state and federal funding sources.
• Thorough knowledge of full‑cycle grant process.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and county laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures including statutory, regulatory, and participatory requirements associated with grants as well as knowledge of the legislative process.
• Knowledge and proficiency in program or project management, particularly in defining, measuring, and achieving financial goals.
• Highly skilled in the analysis of problems and the identification and evaluation of alternative solutions.
• Skill in research techniques and related methods.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with general public, coworkers, and elected and appointed officials.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with competing timelines.
• Ability to analyze complex statutory and other governmental regulations.
• Ability to organize and analyze information and formulate recommendations.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Working Conditions may include some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, garages, etc.), extreme noises, odors, heights and/or dust.

Physical Activity may include sitting, walking, lifting heavy objects up to 25 lbs, kneeling, crouching, reaching, or standing.