Grants Analyst

Job Description: Grants Analyst

As a Grants Analyst with the Oklahoma Broadband Office you will enjoy:

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays
  
  

annually.

• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of
  
  

insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Job details

• Full-time 40-hour work weeks.
• In-Office
• Salary based on education and experience, up to $70,000 annually
  
  

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact with grantees and provides guidance, training, and
  
  

consultation to grantees on best practices for operating a program under the terms of the grant,

effective implementation of the grant, and appropriate use of agency funds.

• Conducts telephone, e-mail, face-to-face, and virtual guidance, and consultation regarding
  
  

concerns and needs particular to all grantees. This includes concerns and needs related to program

action plans, budgets, reports, and evaluation, as well as operating and managing the grant.

• Provides guidance, consultation, and training to grantees to include information on best
  
  

practices for managing and operating a program under the terms of the grant Reviewing proposal and

documentation of grant recipient entities in accordance with funding requirements for Oklahoma and

the Federal Government Development and maintenance of specialized files and databases for tracking

and reference purposes; Provision of oversight on particular grants accounts and ensuring that

grant account is meeting the grant intent, general and specific funding policies, regulations, and

requirements; Post-award monitoring of grants administration for adherence to regulations and

agency requirements.

• Serves as a liaison between subrecipient(s) and the OBO personnel. Prepares and compiles all
  
  

documentation related to each grant subaward in compliance with the OBO internal policies and

procedures. Advises on formatting and preparation of grant documentation, to include creation of

computerized statistical summaries and/or graphics.

• Learns the specialized databases function and maintains records for the grant accounts on the
  
  

specialized databases and systems for recording and tracking grant proposals, awards, and related

statistical information; creates and distributes standard and special reports, studies, summaries,

and analyses, as required.

• Monitors and coordinates the administration of post-award grants to ensure that budgeting and
  
  

administrative policies, procedures, and agency requirements are being followed; manages

administrative problems and/or budget changes occurring during the awarded granting period.

Conducts post-award and pre-performance meetings with grantees to go over agreed upon measurable

outcomes, grant terms and conditions, funding amount, required reports, deadlines, grant support,

training schedule, and other pertinent information.

• Reviews and approves program-related strategic maps, work plans, budgets, and budget revision
  
  

requests. Reviews programmatic and financial tracking reports for link to the scope of work and

recommends course correction as needed. Assists senior leadership in requests

for information and day-to-day grant activities or projects, as needed.

• Travels periodically in performance of job duties and activities. Performs miscellaneous job-
  
  

related duties as identified and assigned.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Learn and become proficient in rules and regulations related to the different Broadband grant
  
  

programs (ARPA, BEAD, DE, ACP)

• Ability to determine informational needs, to collect and analyze information, and to devise and
  
  

develop statistical analyses and reports.

• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Database management skills.
• Grants management skills including skill in organizing resources and establishing
  
  

priorities.

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or
  
  

projections.

• Ability to provide technical advice and information to OBO personnel.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, federal and
  
  

university regulations.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
  
  

duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position works in a comfortable office setting, and the noise level is usually mild. Ability

to occasionally lift paper and office supplies and to perform job duties on a computer and

telephone for 6-8 hours per day is necessary. Occasional travel may be required.

The Oklahoma Broadband Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to

individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college.
• Experience in business management, program management, information technology, or a related
  
  

field.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess

• Practical experience related to grants, public policy administration, finance, business and/or
  
  

managing or directing a technology related business and/or advanced knowledge of networking

technologies.

• Strong analytical skills.