Grant and Contract Analyst

Yolo County Children's Alliance • West Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Do you thrive in roles where organization, strategy, and mission-driven work come together? Yolo County Children's Alliance (YCCA) is seeking a Grant & Contract Analyst to help power the funding and operations behind programs that strengthen families across Yolo County.
In this role, you'll take ownership of a diverse grant and contract portfolio, helping ensure funding is secured, managed, and aligned with real community impact. You'll work closely with program, finance, and leadership teams to keep projects compliant, on track, and moving forward-while helping translate complex requirements into clear, actionable processes.
This is a role for someone who enjoys both big-picture thinking and detail-driven execution-and wants their work to directly support services like parent education, workforce development, eviction prevention, and family stabilization.

Requirements

• Strong written communication skills, including experience with grant writing and reporting
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience working collaboratively across teams and with external partners
• High attention to detail, strong follow-through, and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Salesforce, and HMIS
• Experience with tools like Salesforce, Adobe, or similar platforms

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, nonprofit management, communications, or related field
• Knowledge of social service programs or Family Resource Centers
• Experience with nonprofit budgeting or grant financial reporting
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care or the Five Protective Factors
• Knowledge of Yolo County's community organizations and funding landscape

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 40+ grants and contracts, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, budgets, and compliance requirements are met
• Maintain accurate, organized grant records and systems (CRM), keeping all documentation current and accessible
• Support program teams in understanding contract requirements and tracking outcomes tied to services
• Research and pursue new grant and contract opportunities aligned with YCCA's mission
• Lead and coordinate proposal development, including timelines, budgets, and required documentation
• Partner with program staff, Finance, and leadership to align funding with program needs
• Serve as a key liaison between funders, partners, and internal teams to ensure clarity and accountability
• Track budgets and coordinate invoices and financial reporting with Finance
• Oversee compliance elements including MOUs, grant portals, and required registrations
• Prepare internal updates and Board reports on funding status and performance
• Support administrative operations (data entry, registrations, reconciliations, mail processing)
• Contribute to community and fundraising events, supporting planning through execution

Benefits

• Join a team doing meaningful, community-centered work-and play a key role in ensuring the systems behind that work are strong, sustainable, and effective.
• Help secure and manage funding that directly impacts families
• Work across programs, leadership, and community partners
• Be part of an organization committed to strengthening communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees