Financial Analyst II - Grants

Chicago Transit Authority•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Develops grant applications for submission to Federal, State, and local agencies, including FTA, IDOT, RTA, and DHS. Reviews grant program requirements and procedures, coordinates with CTA departments and funding agencies to develop applications and related materials, and ensures grant scopes and budgets comply with the CTA capital program and funding sources. The role also performs grant-related work such as progress reporting, budget revisions, and grant status reporting. Monitors project and grant status, communicates with departments about milestones and updates, and provides status information to funding agencies, Executive Management, and Authority Management. Coordinates with funding agencies and CTA staff to support regulatory compliance and effective use of funding resources, and attends internal meetings to share information about the Authority’s capital grant program. Modifies existing capital grants as needed, including amendments, budget revisions, and scope changes. Assists Authority Management in defining capital grant objectives and program direction, and provides recommendations on Authority policies and goals. Other related duties may be assigned. The position works in a general office environment at CTA Headquarters, with occasional site visits to assess capital project needs. It requires sitting for extended periods, standing, visual acuity, manual dexterity, and fingering when using computer keyboards. Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the CTA Statutory Service Area at the time of employment or within six months of starting at CTA.

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 use of 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 live within the CTA Statutory Service Area when hired or within six months of beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Develop grant applications for Federal, State, and local funding agencies and ensure applications meet agency requirements.
Ensure grant scopes and budgets comply with the CTA capital program and applicable funding sources.
Monitor and evaluate project and grant status for reporting purposes.
Communicate with other departments about project and grant milestones and updates.
Provide regular status updates to funding agencies and Executive Management, and report applications and funding requests to Authority Management.
Coordinate with funding agencies to ensure compliance with grant requirements and pursue funding.
Coordinate with CTA staff to develop and monitor projects, support regulatory compliance, and promote effective use of funding resources.
Attend internal meetings and provide information about the Authority’s capital grant program to 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 regarding Authority policies and goals.
Perform related duties as assigned.