Program Analyst III (OCFO - Office of Development & Grants Division)

Program Analyst III

Be a Part of the City You Love! The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Office of Development and Grants division is seeking to fill a Program Analyst III position.

Position Summary: The Program Analyst class includes positions that primarily serve as analysts and advisors to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of government programs and operations or the productivity and efficiency of the management of Federal agencies or both. Positions in this series require knowledge of the substantive nature of agency programs and activities; agency missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Some positions also require an understanding of basic budgetary and financial management principles and techniques as they relate to long range planning of programs and objectives. The work requires skill in application of fact-finding and investigative techniques; oral and written communications; and development of presentations and reports.

Examples of Duties:

• Performs and supports grant application development as directed and in coordination with City department staff
• Oversees, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates grants/assistance applications, plans, and estimates
• Prepares, processes, issues, and tracks grants/assistance awards in collaboration with and in cooperation with City departments and ensures and monitors compliance with all terms and conditions of reporting requirements
• Gathers grant-related data and reports from City departments and performs the electronic filing of that information into the centralized grants management system
• Monitors and analyzes grantee financial and progress reports in accordance with the requirements of the grant award to assure funds are properly expended
• Performs final review of completed awards, makes appropriate adjustments or disallowances, and processes close-outs in a timely and compliant manner
• Conducts post-award reviews and analyses to identify management, financial, and administrative issues
• Testifies before grant committees and at other public forums with recommendations in the area of funding, special conditions and grant administration to provide expert technical advice
• Identifies promising and strategic grant opportunities in both the private and public sectors
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in business administration, public administration, public policy, economics, finance, accounting, urban studies, information technology, or a closely related field.

Experience: In addition to the minimum education requirements, the following experience requirements also apply:

• Program Analyst III – at least three (3) years of professional experience providing project management-related activities or a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of grants, housing development or other financial/operational data. Program Analyst must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions.

Licensing and Certifications:

• For positions within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, including the Office of Grants Management, no licenses or certifications are required.
• Some positions within the Department of Innovation and Technology may require certification in specific hardware, software, project management, or other technology related matters. Preferred certifications include the following: PMP Certification; PgMP Certification; CAPM Certification; PMI-PBA Certification; PMI-ACP Certification; Lean Six Sigma Certification; or ITIL Certification.
• Some positions within the Planning and Development Department and Housing and Revitalization Department may require certification in specific programs, including loan origination and mediation, as well as environmental or other related matters.

Equivalency: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental Information:

Evaluation Plan • Interview: 70% • Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30% • Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100% Additional points may be awarded for: Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points LRD: 09/09/2025

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: At the intermediate level knowledge requirements might include detailed, intensive knowledge of:

• Concepts, principles, practices, and methods of budget formulation, enactment and execution, accounting and finance functional area(s)
• Principles, practices and techniques of program development, implementation, and evaluation
• Formal project management processes, resource management, risk management, scope, and change request management, schedule management, communication plans and internal controls, and quality management
• Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and methods governing the economic development and the administration of grants, cooperative agreements, and awards
• Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) preparation
• Grants/assistance management processes and techniques consistent with sound business and industry practices
• Obtaining, compiling, and summarizing narrative information and quantitative data for use by others
• Data and/or statistical analysis
• Process improvement tools and methodologies
• Interdependencies between business processes and technology
• Standardized bookkeeping processes and general accounting terminology
• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
• Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Standard procurement/contract management policies and practices
• Personal computer capabilities and the application of computer systems to issues of format and content in City and departmental financial management
• Enterprise resource planning systems for finance, budget, general ledger, human resources, and other management systems and software programs, including centralized grants management systems

Skill in:

• Identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating program related issues and assignments, consolidating information from a variety of sources, and selecting appropriate analytical approaches
• Making decisions or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or developing important public policies or programs
• Assessing customer requirements, analyzing business processes and data, evaluating possible solutions, and presenting recommendations to stakeholders and higher-grade personnel
• Identifying key performance indicators and reliable ways to collect data related to such
• Providing direction and guidance to project teams in a collaborative manner
• Negotiating challenging situations with both internal and external stakeholders
• Reconciling accounts against multiple systems
• Presenting concise financial and operational information (orally, written, and/or using PowerPoint or Word) to a variety of audiences
• Use of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and / or other office suite software packages)• Use of Excel (e.g. Pivot Tables, Vlookup, Hlookup, charts, tables, and / or other related software packages) functionality
• Communicating in writing clearly and effectively, demonstrate this skill by rendering technical details and reports in a form readily understandable to management and the public
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationship with other City employees and the public

Ability to:

• Collect, quickly interpret, and analyze information from a variety of sources, apply criteria, draw conclusions and develop recommendations, guidelines, and policies
• Utilize a variety of fact-finding techniques (e.g. interview, case analysis, observation) to elicit appropriate data and to identify areas of operation which significantly deviate from Federal requirements
• Utilize process analysis techniques to identify opportunities for process and/or technology improvements
• Learn and use contemporary grants management software and other related software for program and financial management
• Read, interpret, and effectively analyze professional and technical reports
• Choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem
• Plan, coordinate, set priorities, and supervise staff and others engaged in