GRANTS & PROJECTS ANALYST TRAINEE

Grants & Projects Analysts develop and implement and/or assess, monitor, control and review grant-in-aid projects/programs administered by State agencies and provide assistance to recipients in evaluating program effectiveness. This recruitment is for a Grants and Projects Analyst Trainee underfill Grants and Projects Analyst 2 position, located within The Governor's Office of Emergency Management, located in Carson City. Under close supervision, incumbents receive training in performing all or part of the duties described in the series concept. This is the trainee level in the series and incumbents may progress to the next level upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance and with the approval of the appointing authority. The incumbent supports the Preparedness Grants Section in the administration of state and federally funded grant programs and serves as an entry-level position designed to develop foundational knowledge in grant lifecycle management, including pre-award, post-award, and compliance activities. Under close supervision, the incumbent assists with the development, tracking, and management of the pre-award process, including budget planning, investment justification, milestone identification, and project scheduling, and contributes to the preparation and submission of grant applications to secure funding for state initiatives and programs. The trainee helps maintain the accuracy, integrity, and organization of grants management systems, including software platforms, spreadsheets, and filing systems, and assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of grant-in-aid projects. In the post-award phase, the incumbent provides technical assistance to staff and subrecipients through written correspondence regarding applicable rules, policies, statutes, federal regulations, and state assurances, and performs entry-level grants management functions such as monitoring programmatic activities and fiscal operations, tracking subawards, and conducting initial reviews of Quarterly Financial Reports (QFRs), Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs), Project Change Requests (PCRs), and work plans to ensure completeness and compliance. In support of grant program compliance, the trainee develops working knowledge of federal, state, and local grant requirements and conducts first-level fiscal and administrative reviews of QFRs, coordinating corrections with subrecipients as needed. This role requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, the ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures, maintain detailed records, manage multiple assignments, and work collaboratively with internal staff and external partners while progressing toward independent grants management responsibilities.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of journey level technical or paraprofessional grants experience which includes duties such as assisting with writing grant applications; determining grant/subgrant program eligibility; providing technical assistance to grant/subgrant clients; and/or assisting with fiscal aspects of grants/subgrants; OR two years of paraprofessional experience equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III or Accounting Assistant III in Nevada State service which included assisting in performing grant duties as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Prepare grant applications to secure federal funding for State and/or State-sponsored programs including writing/amending program descriptions and compiling required financial and statistical data. Develop and/or evaluate applications for subgrants submitted by organizations for program participation, determine eligibility and recommend approval. Review, monitor and ensure recipient and subgrantee compliance to federal, State and local laws and regulations; provide guidance for the uniform administration and use of federal or State funding for federal, State and/or State-sponsored programs. Research, write, recommend and implement grant program plans and projects within grant guidelines to maximize and enhance services provided. Provide technical assistance to grant/subgrant recipients regarding program operations including grants management, program planning and interpretation and analysis of regulations, policies and procedures. Provide orientation and grants management training to subgrantee staff to ensure the ability to manage programs according to standards. Conduct and/or assist in conducting workshops to provide guidance to subgrantees and program applicants regarding grant requirements, policies and procedures. Compile data and prepare reports regarding program activities and funding sources. Inspect subgrantees operations to ensure adherence to program objectives; document and report all discrepancies and make suggestions regarding proposed improvements. Prepare for and participate in federal and/or State grant compliance monitoring activities. Review audits or financial records, reports and statements to determine compliance with grant requirements. Perform related duties as assigned. Under close supervision, incumbents receive training in performing all or part of the duties described in the series concept. This is the trainee level in the series and incumbents may progress to the next level upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance and with the approval of the appointing authority.

General knowledge of:

theories, principles and concepts related to fiscal management and business administration; accounting and financial record-keeping practices; accounts receivable and accounts payable bookkeeping practices; organizational principles; problem-solving techniques; sources of information and research techniques.

Ability to:

read and understand technical information related to accounting, finance, auditing, fiscal management and business administration; write grammatically correct business correspondence; learn to perform professional work in financial or business administration; analyze and prepare financial documents and reports; communicate effectively in explaining ideas, proposals, recommendations and findings; analyze problems and develop logical solutions; establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with others.

Skill in:

business software including word processing and spreadsheets.

Recruiter Information :

Darrell Morlan; darrell.morlan@admin.nv.gov