Community Grant Program Analyst

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Grant Program Analyst works with the Criminal Justice Planning Administrator (CJPA) to establish, evaluate, and maintain performance, quality standards, and outcome expectations for subsidized community programs. The position ensures these programs align with Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) requirements, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), Title II Formula Grant requirements, and DYS administrative rules.

The analyst provides technical assistance, consultative support, policy development, and programmatic direction to community agencies, local jurisdictions, bureau staff, managers, and the CJPA. The role evaluates grant proposals, processes grant and subsidy lifecycle documents, reviews payment requests and spending, and monitors court programs, community corrections, and grant-funded projects for compliance. The position reports non-compliance and recommends corrective actions.

Requirements

• Complete an undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science or pre-medicine, plus 12 months of experience delivering social services or medical assistance in a governmental, community, or private human support services agency or medical provider; or
• Complete a graduate core program in social or behavioral science or a medicine-related field, plus 6 months of experience delivering human services or medical assistance in a governmental, community, or private human support services agency or medical provider; or
• Meet the equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications for employment.
• Have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, evaluate, and direct policies and procedures to ensure subsidized community programs align with state and federal guidelines, administrative rules, and research-supported interventions.
• Serve as a liaison among the CJPA, managers, DYS-funded community agencies, bureau staff, and local jurisdictions.
• Provide technical assistance, consultative support, policy development, and programmatic direction.
• Evaluate grant proposals and make formal recommendations on grant applications, Title II Formula Grants, Juvenile Accountability Block Grants, and formal plan amendments.
• Process grant and subsidy lifecycle documents, including performance reports, budget adjustments, and close-outs.
• Verify payment requests, supporting documentation, and spending rates for final CJPA authorization.
• Conduct regular on-site and desk monitoring visits for subsidized court programs, community corrections, and grant-funded projects.
• Ensure community program activities and local court operations conform to statutory and administrative rules, standard agreements, and agency guidelines.
• Report non-compliance issues and provide community agencies and courts with recommendations and required actions.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time