Senior Grants Analyst

The Senior Grants Analyst performs a wide variety of complex and professional analytical and administrative duties in support of funding and grant programs for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) and San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA). This position will perform professional level analytical activities in the areas of fund programming, grant development, grant management, and project reporting.

Examples of Essential Functions:

Provide analysis of agency budgetary and financial information to determine short-term and long-term grant and funding needs. Analyze and recommend appropriate courses of action regarding grant programs, applicable regulations and other requirements specified by grantors. Prepare reporting to federal, state, and regional grant funding agencies, and respond to any inquiries or compliance audits from these agencies. Assist with the identification of potential funding and grant resources.

Examples of Essential Duties:

Prepare federal, state, and regional grant applications and monitor status. Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Prepare staff reports related to grant funding. Perform complex financial analysis for input into the regional fund programming activities. Coordinate with other staff within the District, federal, state, and regional funding agencies, and consultants as needed related to the delivery of grant funded projects. Provide analytical research on new funding opportunities and funding issues. Coordinate grant administration activities including allocation requests and processing of funding agreements. Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents. Perform other duties as assigned. Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Planning, Public Policy, Economics or other related field. Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative, analytical, and/or budgetary professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of federal, state, and regional funding programs and experience in capital budgeting and fund programming is preferred. Public sector experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications such as PeopleSoft. Strong written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills.