Grants & Projects Analyst 2

State of Nevada•Carson City, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Safety is recruiting to fill a Grants and Projects Analyst 2 position within the Office of Criminal Justice Assistance (OCJA) in Carson City. This position plans, organizes, and manages federal and state grant-in-aid programs; processes financial reimbursement claims; and conducts audits to ensure compliant fund usage. The successful candidate will research data and best practices to develop new projects, assist with Nevada's Highway Safety Plan and Annual Report, and write applications to secure federal funding. Daily duties include evaluating grant applications, inspecting provider operations for compliance, and compiling performance reports. They also provide technical assistance and workshops to program applicants regarding regulations and procedures; support public education campaigns; develop presentation materials; and build community partnerships by serving on local, regional, and national committees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field and two years of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the following areas: writing grant applications; determining grant/subgrant program eligibility; researching, writing and implementing grant program plans; managing fiscal aspects of grants/subgrants; providing technical assistance to grant/subgrant recipients; and/or monitoring and ensuring grant/subgrant recipient compliance
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the areas as described above
One year of experience as a Grants & Projects Analyst I in Nevada State service
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
Technical and legal terminology related to grants
Management of grants and payment management systems
Accounting and financial recordkeeping practices and terminology
Grant and payment management systems
Principles and processes of program planning and evaluation
Analyzing and interpreting reports, records and information
Compliance monitoring
Department funding sources and fiscal policies and procedures
Federal and State grant writing and funding disbursement requirements
Proper documentation and accountability
Ability to read, write, interpret, explain and apply legal and technical documents
Ability to explain agency grant programs, actions, policies and procedures
Ability to instruct grant recipients in understanding reporting requirements
Ability to compile, review and analyze data
Ability to write program plans, reports and grant applications using correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation
Ability to compute and prepare financial and budget reports

Responsibilities

Prepare grant applications to secure federal funding for State and/or State-sponsored programs including writing/amending program descriptions and compiling required financial and statistical data.
Develop and/or evaluate applications for subgrants submitted by organizations for program participation, determine eligibility and recommend approval.
Review, monitor and ensure recipient and subgrantee compliance to federal, State and local laws and regulations; provide guidance for the uniform administration and use of federal or State funding for federal, State and/or State-sponsored programs.
Research, write, recommend and implement grant program plans and projects within grant guidelines to maximize and enhance services provided.
Provide technical assistance to grant/subgrant recipients regarding program operations including grants management, program planning and interpretation and analysis of regulations, policies and procedures.
Provide orientation and grants management training to subgrantee staff to ensure the ability to manage programs according to standards.
Conduct and/or assist in conducting workshops to provide guidance to subgrantees and program applicants regarding grant requirements, policies and procedures.
Compile data and prepare reports regarding program activities and funding sources.
Inspect subgrantees operations to ensure adherence to program objectives; document and report all discrepancies and make suggestions regarding proposed improvements.
Prepare for and participate in federal and/or State grant compliance monitoring activities.
Review audits or financial records, reports and statements to determine compliance with grant requirements.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under direction, incumbents perform the duties described in the series concept and are responsible for managing the more complex grants and projects functions. Complex grants and projects duties require interpreting numerous regulations and requirements, determining eligibility, providing justification for approving or denying applications, determining compliance, preparing reports and analyses, planning and conducting training, coordinating program activities with several public jurisdictions and overseeing the maintenance of extensive informational and/or financial records. This is the advanced journey level in the series.