Grants Analyst (1823) - San Francisco Police Department

City and County of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The San Francisco Police Department’s Grants Unit, under the Fiscal Division, administers, manages, and monitors public and private grant funds, special revenue funds, and gift funds. Under the direction of the Grants Unit Manager, the Grants Analyst identifies funding opportunities, develops and submits grant applications, manages awarded grants, and processes grant-related contracts and procurements. The role also supports legislative documentation, compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, and internal and external audits and site visits.

Requirements

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years of full-time-equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work.
• Qualifying analytical work includes analysis, development, administration, and reporting in major organizational programs and functions involving budgets, contracts, grants, policy, or related functional areas.
• A graduate degree (master’s degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a relevant specialized subject area may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years.
• Applicants must include all work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating minimum qualifications in their application by the filing deadline.
• Candidates must clear a thorough background investigation, which may include criminal history and driving records, drug/alcohol screening, and employment and personal history records.
• Candidates must clear Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience with grant writing and federal or state grant submissions.
• Familiarity with the City’s PeopleSoft financial system.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor federal, state, local, and private entities for potential grant opportunities.
• Work with department staff, including project managers and subject matter experts, to develop grant proposals and perform grant writing.
• Write, compile, and submit information for grant progress and programmatic reports.
• Process grant-funded contracts and perform activities related to contract creation and administration.
• Prepare Accept and Expend resolutions and ordinances for grants and gifts.
• Perform grant-funded procurement activities, including requisitions, purchase orders, and vouchers.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements related to grants and contracts.
• Assist with internal and external audits and site visits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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