Grant Analyst

State of NebraskaLincoln, NE
Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Broadband Office (NBO) located within the Department of Transportation (NDOT) has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and results-driven individual to join our team as a Grants Analyst. If you pride yourself on your attention to detail, integrity, and great customer service, we hope you will explore this opportunity! Our dynamic and collaborative team, located in the historic Ferguson House, is interested in people with critical thinking and organizational skills upon which we can build to support your professional growth. Training will be provided to help you learn our business and excel in this role. Come grow with us in our mission to provide every Nebraskan access to reliable, affordable broadband!

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and standards.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong computer acumen including Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Ability to manage time and competing priorities.
  • Ability to learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs, policies, and operating details of an accounting system.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively with staff in other divisions and agencies.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, utilizing input from others, as appropriate.
  • Valid driver’s license or ability to provide authorized independent transportation is required.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience delivering excellent customer service.
  • Experience and appreciation of collaborative, team-based work.
  • Interest in continuous learning and growth.

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

  • State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
  • Military leave
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
  • 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
  • Dental and vision insurance plans
  • Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
  • Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
  • Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
  • Training and Development based on your career aspirations
  • Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Fun, inviting teammates
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