Analyst II – Transportation Funding and Grants

Sacramento Area Council of Governments•Sacramento, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Analyst II works on regional funding programs, grant coordination and assistance, and performance-based planning as part of SACOG’s funding, grants, and performance planning team. The role includes reviewing grant applications, researching funding opportunities, analyzing project and program information, coordinating with applicants and evaluators, and preparing materials for staff, committees, and the SACOG Board of Directors. The analyst reports to the Principal Planner overseeing funding, grants, and performance-based planning and works closely with Senior and Associate Planners. The position takes responsibility for defined assignments with technical guidance and feedback, building toward greater independence in administering assigned program activities and smaller projects. SACOG is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the six-county Sacramento region. The Analyst II joins its Transportation Team and regularly coordinates with staff across other SACOG teams. SACOG’s work connects transportation with housing, economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and air quality. The agency describes its mission as convening and connecting the region to advance an equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future. This is a hybrid position with the ability to telework up to three days per week; the remainder of the work week is in person. Employees are required to live within 200 miles of Sacramento. The work is primarily sedentary in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions, with no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. The employee interacts with staff, management, agency representatives, member jurisdictions, government officials, business representatives, and the general public.

Requirements

Familiarity with research and analytical methods relevant to planning, public administration, funding, or program evaluation.
Ability to organize, evaluate, and summarize quantitative and qualitative information.
Skill using spreadsheets to maintain accurate records, check information, and perform analysis.
Ability to prepare clear written materials and presentations.
Ability to learn, interpret, and apply funding guidelines and program requirements, with guidance as needed.
Ability to exercise judgment within established procedures and recognize when additional direction is needed.
Education comparable to a bachelor’s degree in transportation or urban planning, public or business administration, political science, economics, finance, or a related discipline.
At least one year of increasingly responsible professional or equivalent experience in planning, program administration, operations, financial analysis, or another closely related field.
Mobility to work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment, operate a motor vehicle, and visit various meeting sites.
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
Finger dexterity to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers, and to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in transportation planning, public-sector funding, grants, or program administration.
Experience with application review, competitive selection processes, or applicant assistance.
Experience coordinating with public agencies, community organizations, or other external partners.
Experience with performance measurement, policy research, or program evaluation.
Experience using advanced spreadsheet functions, databases, GIS, or data visualization tools to answer questions and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

Help deliver regional funding programs by preparing guidance, application materials, schedules, and procedures; coordinating assigned activities; and supporting clear, consistent, timely funding processes.
Review applications against program requirements, including eligibility, completeness, and readiness; identify questions or inconsistencies; coordinate applicant follow-up; and contribute to funding recommendations.
Explain application requirements, respond to applicant questions, and support meetings and workshops for agencies pursuing funding opportunities.
Coordinate project evaluation by preparing review materials, organizing evaluator assignments and meetings, monitoring progress, and compiling and checking results.
Research grant opportunities and summarize requirements and deadlines; assist with project prioritization, applicant coordination, and preparation of support letters.
Maintain reliable records of funding opportunities, applications, priorities, and awards; analyze trends and funding needs; and prepare summaries for staff and decision-makers.
Support research, data analysis, and reporting on transportation safety, pavement condition, congestion, and other regional transportation performance measures.
Research other agencies’ practices, assess program results, support working groups, and recommend improvements linking funding decisions with regional goals.
Draft staff reports, Board and committee materials, presentations, correspondence, and web content that make complex information understandable and useful.
Perform other related duties as assigned.