Grant Analyst

Grant Analyst Salary $44.83 - $56.83 Hourly Location Seattle, WA Job Type Career Service (Exec) Job Number 2026-26570 Department DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks Division Parks FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit

C1 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, DNRP

Full- or Part-Time Full Time Summary **This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.** In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future career service Grant Analyst vacancies within the Parks Division over the next six months. King County Parks is seeking a highly motivated Grant Analyst to join the Grant Operations and Administration Unit within the Community Investments Team. King County Parks’ mission is to steward, enhance, and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. We work in close partnership with community organizations to expand access to parks, recreation, and open spaces for all King County residents. About the Role This is an exceptional opportunity to combine your passion for community development with your skills in grant analysis and administrative support. The Grant Analyst collaborates to support internal and external partners throughout the grant-making process. They help drive continuous improvement to contracting, invoicing, and reporting—making a real difference in the efficient and timely distribution of funding to community partners. Key responsibilities include: Providing administrative and technical support throughout the grant-making process. Supporting project/grant managers with the development and execution of contracts with external partners (grantees). Maintaining data integrity in the grants management system through ongoing review, analysis, and audit of data for accuracy and completeness. Driving continuous improvements to business processes, policies, and procedures. About the Team The Grant Analyst is part of the Grant Operations and Administration Unit within the Community Investments Team, a collaborative group dedicated to advancing equitable investments in parks, recreation, and open spaces across King County. The Community Investments Team administers over $100 million in funding through a diverse portfolio of Parks grant programs, including: Youth Amateur Sports Grant (YASG) Healthy Communities and Parks Fund (HCPF) Parks Capital & Open Space Grants Aquatics Facilities Grant Open Space and River Corridors Grant Ballfield Preservation & Access Climate Resilience Get Active Stay Active (GASA) Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice King County is dedicated to creating a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. As a Grant Analyst you will actively apply equity, racial, and social justice principles in all aspects of your work. What You Will Be Doing Provide excellent customer service throughout the grant-making process to internal and external partners. Support the oversight of grants and contracts; coordinate the preparation, review, approval, and execution of grant agreements in accordance with policies and standard procedures. Organize and manage comprehensive grant files in adherence to requirements; prepare grants for close-out and audit. Provide technical expertise related to online grants management systems, data analysis, and report development. Follow standard operating procedures for contracting, invoicing, reporting, and contract compliance. Make recommendations to address compliance issues and/or promote continuous improvement. Qualifications You Bring Experience related to business administration, finance, customer service, and/or grant management. Skilled in developing, reviewing, and administering grant agreements and amendments. Expertise utilizing Foundant for managing grants, contracts, projects, and/or customer relations. Expertise in analyzing data and developing reports for various audiences and purposes. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented to ensure accurate and complete grant documentation and data integrity. Expertise in promoting work efficiencies, improving internal coordination, and providing excellent customer service. Competencies You Bring Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business—building digital and technology applications. Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. It Would Be Great if You Also Bring Expert in data reporting and analysis, including Oracle EBS with BI Insights, Power BI, and advanced Excel. Knowledgeable in grant management principles and experienced partnering with diverse community organizations such as nonprofits, local jurisdictions, school districts, tribal entities, coalitions, and emerging community-based organizations. Demonstrated ability to apply equity, social justice, and anti-racism principles across work with programs, data, and community partners. Supplemental Information Work Location : The Community Investments team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace requirements. Work Schedule : This full-time position works a 40-hour work week and is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. Union Representation : This position is represented by PROTEC17. Learn more about our commitment: Equal Employment Opportunity King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions. #J-18808-Ljbffr IMDiversity