What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Analyst position at State of Nebraska?
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Job Description:
If unable to fill at the Federal Aid Administrator II level, we will consider applicants at the Federal Aid Administrator I level.
Pay range for Federal Aid Administrator I-level: $19.779 - $29.157 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.
Pay range for Federal Aid Administrator II-level: $22.853 - $33.688 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.
Job Duties:
- Work with a dynamic team to award and administer subgrants.
- Work with subgrantees to ensure compliance with federal and state rules and regulations.
- Monitor performance and financial status of grant-funded projects.
- Provide technical assistance to subgrantees related to administrative, programmatic, and fiscal compliance with regulations, policies and procedures, and agency standards.
- Use excellent communication skills to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with team members and other customers.
- Create and submit reports to federal partners.
- Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems in a timely manner.
- Use effective oral and written communication skills.
- Apply effective time management skills.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Federal Aid Administrator I: High school education plus four years of work experience significantly related to the position's function; or Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or other appropriate curriculum; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above requirements.
Federal Aid Administrator II: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or other appropriate curriculum, plus two years of significantly related work experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above requirements. Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers.
- Experience and appreciation of collaborative, team-based work.
- Interest in continuous learning and growth.
- Experience in state government accounting or grants management.
- Experience with federal grants accounting.
Other:
- Valid driver's license required.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and standards.
- Budgeting techniques and methods.
- Record keeping methods.
- Federal and State laws and regulations applicable to accounting/finance operations.
- Federal grants management rules and regulations.
Skill in:
- Planning and organizing.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources to make informed decisions.
- Analysis and development of plans to prevent and/or address challenges.
- Compiling data from multiple sources into a single, comprehensive document or report; Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Ability to:
- Manage time and competing priorities.
- Learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs, policies, and Operating details of an accounting system.
- Provide financial and budget recommendations.
- Effectively communicate to exchange and elicit information and explain complex information to various audiences.
- Work under pressure.
- Meet deadlines.
- Work independently.
- Work effectively with staff in other divisions and agencies.
- Complete accurate reports.
- Comprehend and follow complex and technical procedures.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret various documents.
- Prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, utilizing input from others, as appropriate.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Instructions for Applying
Important points to remember when applying:
- The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
- Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.
- You have the opportunity to attach a resume; however, it should not be used to replace any information asked for on the official application.
- When you have successfully applied for a job, you will receive a confirmation on the screen and your application will be available on your Candidate Home page.
We encourage you to use the Search for Jobs feature to find jobs that are available in a particular location or a job that matches your work experience.
Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
Salary : $20 - $29
