Sr. Grants Analyst

Summary of Job:

Under the general supervision of the Director - Grants Management, performs a variety of complex accounting tasks, project tracking, reporting, and contract administration for the Grants, Finance, and other departments within the agency.

Essential Job Functions:

This position will serve as a primary contact for grant research, exploration, and details at the microscopic level for (1) preparation of grants management spending plan, (2) grants management tracking and oversight, and (3) the closing of grants. The Senior Grants Analyst will work closely with the Director - Grants Management, the Financial Controls & Projects Manager, Assistant Manager of Capital Programming & Grants along with other Grants Management staff and multi-level project managers including operating and capital projects, fixed assets, asset management, funding project agencies and their consultants. This position is expected to possess and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Grant lifecycle as well as federal, state, and local governance standards, guidance, and compliance from the start of a project until completion and closeout of grants.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong working knowledge of grants programs, requirements, and administration.

Must have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping methods.

Knowledge of fiscal planning, budget preparation, cost-benefit analysis, and present value theory.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Operating automated management and financial systems as well as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Understanding accounting, grant, and industry concepts and directions and performing professional grant-related functions.

Evaluating and analyzing technical grant activities.

Preparing a variety of complex financial and administrative reports.

Planning and organizing work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.

Identifying and resolving general problems promptly using sound judgment.

Ability to make decisions and exercise resourcefulness in problem-solving.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced functions in Microsoft Excel & Word including lookups and pivot tables.

Excellent time management, administrative, and organization skills.

Experience in Oracle V. 12 or a similarly based system.

Operating knowledge of FederalReporting.gov and Grants.gov.

Operating knowledge of other federal reporting systems as required such as the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transit Award Management System (TrAMS); Substantial knowledge of the requirements of OMB Circulars A-87, A-102 and A-133.

Required/ Preferred Experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public administration, city or regional planning, accounting, or related field and four years of grant development and administration experience, including experience with public transportation grant requirements and processes (preferably Federal Transit Administration and USDOT grants); an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for a higher degree.