Grant Analyst (Federal Aid Administrator II)

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

4d • $20 - $34

About The Position

The Nebraska Broadband Office (NBO) located within the Department of Transportation (NDOT) has an exciting opportunity for a Grant Analyst to join our team! If you are a results-driven professional who prides themself on their attention to detail, integrity, and great customer service, we hope you will explore this opportunity. Our dynamic team is interested in people with critical thinking and organizational skills upon which we can build to support them to learn and grow. Come grow with us! Pay range for Federal Aid Administrator II: $23.367 - $34.446 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved. If unable to fill at the Federal Aid Administrator II level, we will consider applicants at the Federal Aid Administrator I level. Pay range for Federal Aid Administrator I: $20.224 - $29.813 per hour.

Requirements

• Federal Aid Administrator II: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or other appropriate curriculum, plus two years of significantly related work experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above requirements. Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Federal Aid Administrator I: High school education plus four years of work experience significantly related to the position's function; or Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or other appropriate curriculum; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above requirements.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Knowledge of: Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices, and standards. Budgeting techniques and methods. Record keeping methods. Federal and state laws and regulations applicable to accounting/finance operations. Federal grants management rules and regulations.
• Skill in: Planning and organizing. Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources to make informed decisions. Analysis and development of plans to prevent and/or address challenges. Compiling data from multiple sources into a single, comprehensive document or report. Excellent written and verbal communication. Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to: Manage time and competing priorities. Learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs, policies, and operating details of an accounting system. Provide financial and budget recommendations. Effectively communicate to exchange and elicit information and explain complex information to various audiences. Work under pressure. Meet deadlines. Work independently. Work effectively with staff in other divisions and agencies. Complete accurate reports. Comprehend and follow complex and technical procedures. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret various documents. Prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, utilizing input from others, as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience delivering excellent customer service.
• Experience and appreciation of collaborative, team-based work.
• Interest in continuous learning and growth.
• Experience in state government accounting or grants management.
• Experience with federal grants accounting.

Responsibilities

• Use excellent communication skills to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with team members, subgrantees, and other customers.
• Work with a dedicated team to administer subgrants.
• Work with subgrantees to ensure compliance with federal and state rules and regulations.
• Monitor performance and financial status of grant-funded projects.
• Provide technical assistance to subgrantees related to administrative, programmatic, and fiscal compliance with regulations, policies and procedures, and agency standards.
• Create and submit reports to federal partners.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems in a timely manner.
• Apply effective time management skills.
• Apply critical and creative thinking to help determine solutions to challenges and issues.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
• Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
• For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level