FINANCE & GRANTS ADMINISTRATION (FINANCIAL ANALYST) - OPEN UNTIL FILLED - Kitsap County, WA

The Grant Analyst is the main lead and point of contact for the Public Works grant administration team and ensures proper coordination of work. Grants could be federal, state or local, and this would include loans from state agencies such as the Dept. of Commerce or Ecology, etc.). The position keeps the appropriate staff informed about upcoming deadlines and deliverables to ensure the smooth completion of work responsibilities. The position observes whether other grant team members are carrying out their duties and distributes the grants administration workload fairly. The position may recruit and train new personnel for positions on the grants administration team.

The Grant Analyst will build reporting platforms for division leaders (division managers, construction managers, project engineers, etc.) and keep track of the paperwork and other materials related to grant funded programs. The position will work with division leaders to prepare financial or budget plans and allocations. The position will maintain spreadsheets for all billings, record them, and provide the necessary reports for cost allocation. The position will distribute and track grant proceeds to applicable divisions and monitor how the grants are being used to ensure compliance with the original contract. The position will provide support and information to the county and state auditor regarding the grant process for Public Works.

The Grant Analyst conducts pertinent research to find possible grant funding opportunities, then assesses the findings. The position determines if a division is eligible to receive funding by reviewing grant applications and investigates illegitimate and inefficient funding sources. The position oversees and assists with Public Work’s grant requirements and application process. The position makes sure that grants are used in a way that meets Public Work’s financial and operational needs.

The Grant Analyst oversees the billing, accounting, reporting, and other administrative tasks to ensure the grant process is carried out successfully. The position will communicate proficiently with grant funding agencies and ensure all reporting requirements and deadlines are met. The position will maintain grant records, assess financial reports, and conduct grant expenditure reviews to analyze progress. The position determines and creates plans and processes to enhance the grants administration procedures.

Work is performed with general supervision and limited technical instruction, requiring sound judgment and initiative, with latitude to develop practical methods and processes within established guidelines. The position makes decisions within statutory requirements, established policies, guidelines, and procedures. Work is reviewed by the supervisor for accuracy, statutory conformance, and compliance with performance standards.