Grants Analyst II

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 34 - 41

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description / Position Overview

Grants Analyst II

In this position you will coordinate manage plan and report all grant funding the Transit Services Division receives from various federal state and local sources. You will also perform complex administrative operational and analytical duties in support of the Division.

This is a special at-will position funded by a FTA grant received by Transit annually.

Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!

As a Grants Analyst II you will:

Perform pre- and post-award grant management to include internal project coordination grant application management budget revision amendment and closeout processes
Research analyze and interpret grant rules and regulations to ensure compliance with federal state and local requirements
Monitor any federal state or local grant rule changes; communicate potential impacts to appropriate staff
Identify and pursue funding opportunities from federal state and other sources Determine grant eligibility for spending requests
Meet all reporting requirements and deadlines of various federal state and local systems
Ensure subrecipient grant compliance
Develop maintain and update the Capital Improvement Program budget
Prepare reports and documents for funding agencies management and committees Provide documentation and ensure compliance in various audits
Ensure all federal requirements are followed and reported
Assist with the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Support the annual comprehensive financial reporting the National Transit Database reporting and numerous audits

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

Transit system
Pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations Methods and techniques of statistical and financial analysis Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Generally accepted accounting principles
Modern office procedures and equipment including computers and supporting software (Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook)
The Internet online database applications and grant management systems

Ability to:

Work as a team and individually
Work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced dynamic team-based environment Multi-task and maneuver between multiple priorities
Develop reports and program management plans Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships

This position requires exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills and a demonstrated ability to meet schedules and deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance business administration public administration or other research-intensive field
Three years of full-time professional analytical and/or budgetary experience including financial reporting and/or grant management experience

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

Experience working in a transit environment
Experience using PeopleSoft software and grants management systems

Additional Information

Please contact for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Description / Position OverviewGrants Analyst IIIn this position you will coordinate manage plan and report all grant funding the Transit Services Division receives from various federal state and local sources. You will also perform complex administrative operational and analytical duties in support...