Grants and Fiscal Analyst

State of Maryland•Anne Arundel, MD

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Governor's Office for Children serves as a central hub to support the well-being of children and families and reduce childhood poverty. This mission requires a holistic, coordinated approach across state government, as well as public and private sectors at the local, state, and federal levels. The Office leads statewide efforts to build a comprehensive network of support that targets historically underinvested jurisdictions. By partnering with multi-sector stakeholders to implement place-based, "cradle-to-career" strategies, the Office works to: Promote social and emotional well-being and combat youth homelessness. Eliminate food insecurity and improve community health and safety. Expand access to comprehensive healthcare, including reproductive, maternal, behavioral, and mental health services. Improve educational outcomes and ensure access to high-quality child care. Connect workers to good jobs and enable family-sustaining incomes through affordable housing and sustainable economic opportunities. Working alongside another Grants and Fiscal Analyst on the Financial Services team, this position specializes in the fiscal compliance and financial oversight of grants that fund these critical initiatives.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or a closely related field.
One (1) to three (3) years of professional experience in grant administration or financial analysis may be substituted for the required education.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working within state or local government.
Experience with Maryland's specific financial and procurement systems (e.g., FMIS).
Demonstrated experience managing the full lifecycle of grants, including pre-award development, post-award monitoring, and final closeout.
Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets) for budgeting, data tracking, and financial reporting.
Familiarity with public procurement processes, purchase orders, and interagency agreements
A demonstrated interest in public service, specifically programs targeting child welfare, poverty reduction, community health, or education.

Responsibilities

Administer the full grant process, including the development of funding announcements, application reviews, funding recommendations, monitoring, and final closeout.
Oversee additional funding streams from pre-award to post-award in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Evaluate grantee requests and issue approvals or denials based on current regulations and policies.
Review information submitted by grantees to guarantee accuracy, completeness, and alignment with approved budgets.
Ensure grants and contracts funded by the Children’s Cabinet Interagency Fund (CCIF), the ENOUGH Grant Fund, and other GOC initiatives are paid accurately and on time.
Coordinate with staff to execute monthly internal reconciliations, proactively identifying and resolving any financial discrepancies.
Assist the Financial Administrator with audit and reconciliation processes for CCIF and ENOUGH funds.
Maintain organized, official grant and contract files, including all necessary correspondence.
Continuously assess internal procedures to identify and recommend improvements for fiscal efficiency and effectiveness.
Partner with the Financial Administrator to verify compliance across general operating expenses, purchase orders, interagency agreements, personnel contracts, and corporate card transactions.
Collaborate with the GOFA procurement officer to ensure contract performance, budget sufficiency, and strict adherence to agency guidelines.
Manage inventory control to ensure market values align and are accounted for accurately.
Develop and deliver training presentations for internal staff, external agencies, and stakeholders.
Create tools and instructional materials to guide stakeholders through the GOC grant application and implementation processes.
Serve as a primary point of contact to resolve stakeholder inquiries regarding GOC grant programs.