Management And Grant Analyst

Position Title:

Management And Grant Analyst

Job Description:

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer serves as program analyst for existing and new programs and works with Department and/or Division staff by facilitating program design, budget development, and ongoing assessment of key indicators for success. Is responsible for acquiring public and private grants and facilitates the acceptance of donations to the City.

This is a professional position requiring knowledge of: the substantive nature of the City's programs and activities; mission, goals, policies and objectives; management principles and processes; analytical methods and techniques for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency; basic budgetary and financial management principles and techniques as they relate to short- and long-range planning of programs and objectives; and excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. This position requires a high-level of independent judgment, analytical skill, and decision-making including group and meeting facilitation and goal setting.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Facilitate the design and analysis of new and existing programs by Departments and Divisions to ensure delivery of appropriate city services and adherence to City financial goals and objectives.

• Perform periodic and annual reviews of program performance measures and key indicators with Department and Division staff. Confirm relevance of ongoing performance measures and adjust or define new measures for informing budgetary needs and improving organizational processes.

• Develop new or revised policies, procedures, and process improvements.

• Identify promising and strategic public and private sector grant opportunities to further the City's interests and make recommendations to Department and Division staff for consideration.

• Carry out and support grant application package development and project budget vetting with Department and Division staff and complete application submissions in coordination with Attorney's Office and Mayor's Office.

• Participate in and advise Department and Division staff on negotiations with funding agencies to finalize grant-funded project budgets and associated scopes of work prior to grant award issuance.

• Manage the acceptance of charitable private donations, cash and in-kind, for Departments and City Controller to ensure compliance with City ordinance, policies, and procedures and federal tax regulations. Maintain records of donations for use by Finance Department in reporting to the City Council.

• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Actively seeks grant funding opportunities and researches, evaluates and makes recommendations on available sources of federal, state and private grant funding in the City's interest and for its use. Presents grant information to the Mayor's Chief of Staff, Chief Administrative Officer, other City Administrators or community organizations for final consideration.

• Prepares and submits grant proposals and grant applications. Serves as a City's liaison with federal, state and local agencies for the acquisition of grants and incentive programs.

• Initiates and negotiates contracts, agreements and other documents necessary for grant acquisition, working with the Attorney's Office and other invested groups or individuals. Assists City Departments and the private sector in structuring projects or programs to implement grants. Provides support to City Departments and private sector committees appointed to prepare detailed programs for innovative public/private partnerships.

• May prepare specific local and state legislation or variances necessary to implement the development of incentive programs. Carries our assigned activities for passage of the proposed legislation in collaboration with the City Attorney's Office and other appropriate groups and individuals.

• As needed, works with citizen groups, community groups, commercial sponsors and City departments to encourage and facilitate participation and support for implementation of incentive and commercial/industrial target area plans and programs.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Development, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field and four years full‑time paid professional experience in grant acquisition/writing and grant project implementation. Education and experience may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis, but must include a minimum of three years grant acquisition/writing and grant project implementation.

• Knowledge of varied federal, state and private foundation grant planning and redevelopment programs.

• Ability to use a personal computer and related programs including word processing and spreadsheet software.

• Ability to analyze grant application process documents, analyze statistical data and understand development plans and specifications.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and build consensus with individuals of diverse backgrounds, with varied organizational needs and differing priorities.

• Possession of a valid driver's license or driving privilege card in order to work with various City Department representatives, and public private organizations outside of assigned office area.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Light physical effort. Comfortable working positions handling light weights in an office environment.

• Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior and the demands of the position.

• Required travel to various sites within the City and occasional evening work.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$33.08- $47.43

DEPARTMENT

Finance

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40