<p>The Senior Grants Analyst position ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and grants and contracts guidelines. The Senior Grants Analyst is distinguished from the Grant Analyst by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. This position performs professional analytical work in identifying, analyzing, and recommending grant opportunities, drafting requests for proposals, and serves as a team lead for grants and contract training and technical assistance.</p> <p>The Senior Grants Analyst performs work pertaining to the financial and programmatic management and monitoring of complex Federal funded projects to ensure appropriate use of funds and compliance with applicable Federal program regulations and requirements. The Senior Grants Analyst participates in pre- and post-award services, providing management, oversight, and technical assistance to ensure contracts, policies and procedures adhere to United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations and other grant specific requirements.</p> <p>We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation leave, sick leave, 12 paid holidays, employee assistance program, home buyers program, tuition reimbursement and more!  </p> <p>Apply Today!!!</p> <ul> <li>Participates in routine project, program, administrative and analytical support functions to support the Human Services Director, Assistant Director and the Grants Manager who administers federally funded community development projects and local grants and contracts; May be assigned responsibility for a program in its entirety. </li><li>Assists Grants Manager in the preparation of policies and procedures and other supporting program documents. </li><li>Maintains appropriate records and documentation in accordance with grant regulations for contract and audit compliance and retention schedules; </li><li>Conducts research and collects, compiles and analyzes information from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to assigned programs, new programs and services, budget analysis and feasibility analyses; prepares technical records and reports which present and interpret data and identify alternatives; makes and justifies recommendations. </li><li>Maintains and periodically updates grant information in grants management software for the local and federal grant programs. </li><li>Researches and develops requests for proposals (RFP) for human services, related activities, and special projects. </li><li>Evaluates, scores and analyzes proposals, financial and programmatic information to make informed decisions regarding funding recommendations. </li><li>Assists the Grant Manager with resource development; researches, identifies, recommends, and prepares applications for funding opportunities to support eligible activities. </li><li>Negotiates and prepares contractual agreements between the City and assigned subrecipients. </li><li>Accurately determines eligible costs, reviews supporting documentation and activity reports, provides reports and technical assistance to awardees, audits and processes draw requests and reimbursements. </li><li>Conducts onsite monitoring (programmatic and financial); monitors federal, state and local grants and related proposals; monitors compliance with applicable contractual agreements to ensure compliance with requirements and federal regulations. </li><li>Serves as a grant liaison with organizations awarded funding regarding coordination of programs and activities, grant administration and/or to resolve issues or concerns. </li><li>Serves as team lead to division's Grants Analyst in providing training and technical assistance and recommends strategies to optimize the operations of nonprofit programs. </li><li>Coordinates the self-assessment of area non-profits and community organizations to identify the strengths and weakness of existing programs and provide training on those areas. </li><li>Assists in preparing the annual local and federal program budget recommendations. </li><li>Preparation of annual reports in HUD's required reporting systems, including but not limited to, IDIS and SAGE HMIS Reporting Repository. </li><li>Participates in the data collection, compilation, monitoring and tracking of program deliverables compared to contract terms. </li><li>Assists Grants Manager in monitoring internal files for program compliance. </li><li>Serves as departmental liaison to the Interagency Council on Homelessness and Savannah Chatham Continuum of Care (ICH/CoC). </li><li>Handles sensitive information in accordance with privacy laws and regulations, securing records and maintaining strict confidentiality. </li><li>Performs environmental reviews for federal grants community planning and development (CPD) grants as the responsible entity for HUD CPD programs. </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field; with four years of experience in grant management or contract compliance, community development or municipal administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. </p> <p>Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.</p> <p>Additional Requirements</p> <p>Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.</p> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: </p> <p>Knowledge of city budgetary and purchasing procedures.</p> <p>Knowledge of basic methods of research, program analysis and report preparation.</p> <p>Knowledge of basic principles and practices of policy and procedure development.</p> <p>Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations.</p> <p>Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.</p> <p>Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.</p> <p>Skill in the use of various City provided software</p> <p>Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.</p> <p>Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.</p> <p>Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.</p> <p>Skill in public and interpersonal relations.</p> <p>Skill in oral and written communication.</p> <p>Ability to learn the policies, procedures, organization and operation of the assigned agencies.</p> <p>Ability to perform responsible administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative and personal initiative and work independently, without close supervision.</p> <p>Ability to research, analyze and evaluate programs, policies and procedures.</p> <p>Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and memoranda.</p> <p>Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.</p> <p>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.</p> <p>MINIMUM STANDARDS: </p> <p>SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Grants Manager assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.</p> <p>GUIDELINES: Guidelines include local, state and federal guidelines and laws relating to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care regulations as well as City ordinances. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.</p> <p>COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied administrative duties. Strict regulations, multiple projects, and competing deadlines contribute to the complexity of the position.</p> <p>SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to assist in the administration of the City's community development activities related to permanent supportive housing and other support services for persons at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness.  Successful performance in this position results in enhanced coordination of supportive services that promote long-term housing stability and self-sufficiency. </p> <p>PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, local non-profit agencies, Inter-agency Council on Homelessness, and the general public.</p> <p>PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, resolve problems, justify decisions, and negotiate and settle matters.</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.</p> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office.</p> <p>SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None</p>