Temporary Grant Funded Financial Analyst II (Austin Emergency Management)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

4d•$30 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Grant Funded Financial Analyst II is responsible for financial management of federally funded emergency preparedness grants, primarily the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) and State Homeland Security Program (SHSP). The position oversees grant budgeting, financial monitoring, reimbursements, reporting, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. It tracks expenditures, prepares financial reports, forecasts grant spending, monitors budgets, and supports grant modifications throughout the grant lifecycle. The analyst collaborates with program managers, regional partners, fiscal agents, and funding agencies to support accurate financial management, timely reimbursement, audit readiness, informed decision-making, and effective grant administration. The position coordinates and provides financial information to management by planning, developing, interpreting, monitoring, processing, and reporting financial information. It may provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. The role is based at 5202 East Ben White Blvd. Hours are generally 8:00 AM–5:00 PM but vary with operational needs; some evening and weekend work is required. The position may involve driving to multiple locations when necessary, subject to City driver safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, plus two years of experience in a related field.
A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Public Administration, or another relevant field may substitute for the experience requirement.
Knowledge of public budgetary and financial policy processes and theories, accounting practices and concepts, internal control systems, preferred business practices, manual and automated financial systems, and financial and budget reporting.
Skill in maintaining complex spreadsheet and database models and using word processing and presentation software.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial records; gather, analyze, and present data accurately for management; resolve problems using good judgment; prepare accurate financial reports; and maintain good working relationships with City employees and the public.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, including the ability to manage multiple grants and meet reporting deadlines.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
A résumé and cover letter are required, along with a detailed and complete employment application.
A Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Background Investigation and a Financial Responsibilities Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing federal or state grants, preferably Homeland Security, FEMA, or other emergency management grants.
Experience with grant budgeting, financial reporting, reimbursement requests, and grant closeout activities.
Experience with grant expenditures, budget forecasting, and financial analysis for compliance.
Experience using enterprise financial and grant management systems such as Advantage, eGrants, FEMA Grants Portal, or similar systems.
Experience collaborating with program managers, funding agencies, regional partners, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Prepare financial analyses and periodic and ad hoc reports by researching, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical financial information; report variances and trends and compile information from financial systems.
Monitor and analyze expenses and activities, identifying and resolving potential or existing problems.
Gather and sort documents and related information for processing and verify correct funding.
Monitor and assist with components of the annual operating budget, forecasts, estimates, business plans, performance measures, and satisfaction surveys.
Monitor and analyze interlocal agreements, contracts, grants, subcontract expenses, and activities to ensure compliance with grant conditions and applicable federal and local laws; prepare and submit grant reports.
Prepare or approve accounting and financial transactions by verifying documentation and completing transactions accurately.
Review documentation and funding information for accuracy and ensure transactions comply with City policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices.
Provide departments and other customers with procedural and financial information and guidance on financial systems.
Research and provide information requested by City Council, City management, boards and commissions, vendors, the public, regulatory agencies, and other City offices.
Maintain computer spreadsheets and databases supporting project data analysis and financial reporting.
Monitor and analyze revenue by researching, compiling, reviewing accounts, and summarizing current and historical data.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.