Grants & Projects Analyst 2

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

This recruitment is for a Grants and Projects Analyst II position within the SPCSA Grant Unit. Under the direction of the Education Programs Supervisor this position supports the administration and fiscal oversight of federal and state education grant programs in either Carson City or Reno. Key responsibilities include grant administration applying for grants subaward cycle management serving as the subject matter expert for assigned grants providing technical assistance and support to subgrantees and partnering with agency program staff to optimize the grant program and provide support to our schools. The ideal candidate is eager to collaborate with team members within and outside the agency is able to research and apply findings is a creative thinker and enjoys working in a supportive environment that allows them the freedom to own their work. To be successful in the role the ideal candidate is also highly organized detail-oriented capable of understanding and communicating complex compliance requirements and demonstrates proficiency in business software and web-based grant management systems.

Grants & Projects Analysts develop and implement and/or assess monitor control and review grant-in-aid projects/programs administered by State agencies and provide assistance to recipients in evaluating program effectiveness.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration accounting finance or related field and two years of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the following areas: w riting grant applications; determining gr ant/subgrant program eligibility; researching writing and implementing grant program plans; managing fiscal aspects of grants/subgrants; providing technical assistance to grant/subgrant recipients; and/or monitoring and ensuring grant/subgrant recipient compliance; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the areas as described above; OR one year of experience as a Grants & Projects Analyst I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Prepare grant applications to secure federal funding for State and/or State-sponsored programs including writing/amending program descriptions and compiling required financial and statistical data.

Develop and/or evaluate applications for subgrants submitted by organizations for program participation determine eligibility and recommend approval.

Review monitor and ensure recipient and subgrantee compliance to federal State and local laws and regulations; provide guidance for the uniform administration and use of federal or State funding for federal State and/or State-sponsored programs.

Research write recommend and implement grant program plans and projects within grant guidelines to maximize and enhance services provided.

Provide technical assistance to grant/subgrant recipients regarding program operations including grants management program planning and interpretation and analysis of regulations policies and procedures.

Provide orientation and grants management training to subgrantee staff to ensure the ability to manage programs according to standards.

Conduct and/or assist in conducting workshops to provide guidance to subgrantees and program applicants regarding grant requirements policies and procedures.

Compile data and prepare reports regarding program activities and funding sources.

Inspect subgrantees operations to ensure adherence to program objectives; document and report all discrepancies and make suggestions regarding proposed improvements.

Prepare for and participate in federal and/or State grant compliance monitoring activities.

Review audits or financial records reports and statements to determine compliance with grant requirements.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under direction incumbents perform the duties described in the series concept and are responsible for managing the more complex grants and projects functions. Complex grants and projects duties require interpreting numerous regulations and requirements determining eligibility providing justification for approving or denying applications determining compliance preparing reports and analyses planning and conducting training coordinating program activities with several public jurisdictions and overseeing the maintenance of extensive informational and/or financial records. This is the advanced journey level in the series.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: technical and legal terminology related to grants; management of grants and payment management systems; accounting and financial recordkeeping practices and terminology; grant and payment management systems; principles and processes of program planning and evaluation; analyzing and interpreting reports records and information; compliance monitoring.

General knowledge of: department funding sources and fiscal policies and procedures; federal and State grant writing and funding disbursement requirements; proper documentation and accountability.

Ability to: read write interpret explain and apply legal and technical documents; explain agency grant programs actions policies and procedures; instruct grant recipients in understanding reporting requirements; compile review and analyze data; write program plans reports and grant applications using correct English grammar spelling and punctuation; compute and prepare financial and budget reports.

Recruiter Contact: Robyn Hawkins -

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

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