Management Analyst II

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Grants and Community Development is seeking a Management Analyst II. This role involves managing a variety of federally funded contracts, underwriting federal subsidies, providing risk analysis, project management, and oversight for contracts in compliance with federal rules and regulations. The position also assists with legislative preparation, HUD training, monitoring sub-recipients, and providing technical assistance. Additionally, the role supports the NOFA/evaluation process, monitors sub-recipients via various federal systems, coordinates with the Office of Competitive Compliance, and works with Financial Analysts to track projects and program income. The Management Analyst II will also contribute to departmental reports, audit portfolios, maintain knowledge of real estate documents, and negotiate/prepare contracts. Environmental reviews and assessments of project documents are also key responsibilities. Senior Management Analysts will perform additional duties related to grant utilization, specific federal regulations, and policy updates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in management, business or public administration or a related field.
Three (3) years of professional experience in federal grants management related to CDBG, ESG, HOME, HOPWA, underwriting, project management, and fiscal management.
Driver’s license valid at the time of appointment and remain valid while in position.
Knowledge of federal grant guidelines (i.e., 2 CFR Part 200, etc.).
Knowledge of government programs and funding derived from various sources, including federal, state, and local allocations.
Knowledge of municipal government administration and functions.
Excellent team-working and participation skills (“Team Player”).
Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills to effectively work with various stakeholders.
High emotional intelligence.
Highly industrious with a strong work ethic and a sense of urgency for action.
Integrity and humility that encourages and inspires constituents, a strong sense of judgment/business discernment.
Ability to thrive under pressure, consistently meeting expectations and commitments on tight deadlines, all while managing various tasks and relationships efficiently and meticulously.
Ability to organize and synthesize work.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize data.

Nice To Haves

Substantial understanding of the job requirements and applies knowledge and skills to various tasks.
Additional experience for Senior Management Analysts.
Strong familiarity and experience with State and Federal regulations regarding grant programs, including HOPWA, CDBG, HOME, ESG, Section 8 Moderate Rehab.
High energy and a passion for service and the city’s strategic direction, particularly in serving the City’s most vulnerable communities.
At least two years of direct experience in federal grants management related to CDBG, ESG, HOME, HOPWA, underwriting, project management, and fiscal management.

Responsibilities

Manage a variety of federally funded contracts (e.g., HOME, HOME-ARP, CDBG, CDBG-CARES Act, ESG, ESG-Cares Act, HOPWA, HOPWA-Cares Act, and other assigned grant contracts).
Maintain a working knowledge of all grant program policies and procedures and adhere to updated procedures.
Underwrite federal subsidies and provide risk analysis, project management, and project oversight for contracts in compliance with all federal rules and regulations.
Assist with the preparation and review of legislation.
Participate and complete assigned HUD training.
Participate in desk, full onsite, or virtual monitoring of sub-recipients.
Participate in quarterly sub-recipient training and provide technical assistance.
Assist with sub-recipients performance and evaluation reports.
Assist in the NOFA/evaluation process by reviewing and scoring assigned grant applications.
Monitor sub-recipients via IDIS, DRGR, HMIS, and other federal systems for compliance.
Coordinate with the Office of Competitive Compliance.
Work with Financial Analysts to track and manage projects and assist in tracking program income.
Assist in providing data and input for the Annual Action Plan (AAP), 5-year Consolidated Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), and other ad hoc reports.
Assist in auditing previously funded and current portfolios for compliance and adherence to contract milestones/deliverables.
Maintain working knowledge of security deeds, Land Use Restriction Agreements (LURA), Promissory Notes, Intercreditor Agreements, subordination agreements, and other real estate documents.
Negotiate and prepare contracting with funded agencies within 60 days of award for various projects.
Collect and analyze data submitted by agencies to report within Oracle, SharePoint, IDIS, DRGR, HMIS, and other relevant databases.
Recommend corrective action.
Assist in performing project/task management for large-scale/ or complex construction and direct service contracts.
Review projects for applicability and level of Environmental Review required.
Review and assess documents assembled by developers.
Examine projects for factors including airport hazards, coastal barriers, flood plains, air quality, contamination and toxic substances, endangered species, explosive and flammable hazards, farmland protection, historic preservation, wetlands protection, noise abatement and control, sole source aquifers, and relocation plans.
Work collaboratively with all divisions of DGCD.
Senior Management Analysts will perform additional duties including managing department and federal grants utilization and triggers of Section 3, Davis-Bacon, Uniform Relocation Act (URA), IDIS Flag Clearing, Project Acquisition, Project Rehabilitation, updating policies, increasing contract portfolio, tracking, and monitoring specialized information, or other applicable duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.