Financial Analyst II - Grants
About The Position
Develops grant applications for submission to various federal, state, and local agencies, including FTA, IDOT, RTA, and DHS. Reviews grant requirements and procedures, ensuring applications meet agency requirements and that grant scopes and budgets comply with CTA’s capital program and funding sources. Coordinates with CTA departments and funding agencies to develop applications and related materials, monitor projects, and ensure compliance with grant regulations. Monitors and evaluates project and grant status for reporting, communicates with departments about milestones and updates, and provides regular updates to funding agencies, Executive Management, and Authority Management. Modifies existing capital grants as needed, including amendments, budget revisions, and scope changes. Assists Authority Management in defining capital grant objectives and shaping the proposed capital grant program, and provides recommendations regarding Authority policies and goals. The position is based in a general office environment at CTA Headquarters, with occasional site visits to assess capital project needs. Exempt (non-union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area at employment or within six months of beginning employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Planning, or a related field, and at least one year of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of grant application procedures and related documentation.
- Working knowledge of general, fund, and government accounting principles and practices.
- Working knowledge of program development and administration principles and practices.
- Working knowledge of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing funding programs from federal, state, and local agencies.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel.
- Strong computer skills, including experience using the internet to research funding issues and opportunities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to plan and implement budgets.
- Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
- Exempt (non-union) employees must reside within the CTA Statutory Service Area at employment or within six months of starting employment.
Responsibilities
- Develop grant applications for funding agencies, including FTA, IDOT, RTA, and DHS, and ensure applications meet agency requirements.
- Ensure grant scopes and budgets comply with CTA’s capital program and funding sources.
- Monitor and evaluate projects and grant status for reporting purposes.
- Communicate with other departments regarding project and grant milestones and updates.
- Provide regular status updates to funding agencies and Executive Management, and report application and funding-request status to Authority Management.
- Coordinate with funding agencies and CTA departments to ensure grant compliance, seek funding, and support effective use of funding resources.
- Attend internal meetings and provide information about the Authority’s capital grant program to other departments and CTA Management.
- Modify existing capital grants, including amendments, budget revisions, and scope modifications.
- Assist Authority Management in defining capital grant objectives and shaping the proposed capital grant program.
- Provide recommendations for Authority policies and goals.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
