Senior Grants Analyst

Salary : $117,763.00 - $164,868.00 Annually
Location : Millbrae, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00056
Division: Finance
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


General


The Senior Grants Analyst performs a wide variety of complex and professional analytical and administrative duties in support of funding and grant programs for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) and San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA). This position will perform professional level analytical activities in the areas of fund programming, grant development, grant management, and project reporting.

Essential Functions & Duties

Examples of Essential Functions:

• Provide analysis of agency budgetary and financial information to determine short-term and long-term grant and funding needs.
• Analyze and recommend appropriate courses of action regarding grant programs, applicable regulations and other requirements specified by grantors.
• Prepare reporting to federal, state, and regional grant funding agencies, and respond to any inquiries or compliance audits from these agencies.
• Assist with the identification of potential funding and grant resources.

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Prepare federal, state, and regional grant applications and monitor status.
• Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Prepare staff reports related to grant funding.
• Perform complex financial analysis for input into the regional fund programming activities.
• Coordinate with other staff within the District, federal, state, and regional funding agencies, and consultants as needed related to the delivery of grant funded projects.
• Provide analytical research on new funding opportunities and funding issues.
• Coordinate grant administration activities including allocation requests and processing of funding agreements.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Planning, Public Policy, Economics or other related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative, analytical, and/or budgetary professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and regional funding programs and experience in capital budgeting and fund programming is preferred.
• Public sector experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications such as PeopleSoft.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills.

The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.
How to Apply

• Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in lieu of fully completed applications. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that applications are completed with all relevant information (experience, education, certifications, licenses, references and/or other information).
• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:


Health and Welfare Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program. The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  
  
• Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  
  
• Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.

Retirement Medical Benefits:

• Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  
  
• Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.

Holidays and Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours). As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  
  
• Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  
  
• Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.

Financial Planning Benefits:

• Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.

• CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  
  
• Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  
  
• Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  
  
• Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.

Growth and Education Benefits:

• Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County's professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  
  
• Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.

Other Amazing Benefits:

• Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  
  
• Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  
  
• Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee's Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.
01


What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

02


Is your degree in Business Administration, Planning, Public Policy, Economics or other related field?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

03


How many years of full-time analytical, and/or budgetary experience do you have?

• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10+ years of experience

04


Do you have knowledge of federal, state, and/or regional funding programs? (check all that apply)

• Federal
• State
• Regional
• None

05


Do you have experience in capital budgeting and/or fund programming? (check all that apply)

• Capital budgeting
• Fund programming
• Neither

Required Question