Posting number: 2026-03909
Department: DHS - PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Job classification: GRANTS & PROJECTS ANALYST 1
Posting type: Open Competitive
Categories: Professional, Grants Administration
The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health is hiring for a full-time position as a Grants and Projects Analyst 1 in Carson City. Grants & Projects Analysts will be responsible for grant management, grant application support, managing sub-grants, and budget and fiscal management of assigned budget accounts. Position will also provide fiscal support and back-up as needed. 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. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The incumbent will coordinate budget preparation for grant submission following the CDC budgetary guidelines. Additionally, this position conducts a monthly fiscal budget reconciliation, prepares requests for reimbursements, conducts annual fiscal audits of subgrantees, works with Division of Public and Behavioral Health fiscal office in preparing the CDC Final Financial Report (FFR), State budget Building, development and preparation of subcontracts and work orders, and assists with the submission of programmatic reports.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field and one year of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the following areas: writing grant applications; determining gr ant/subgrant program eligibility; researching, writing and implementing grant program plans; managing fiscal aspects of grants/subgrants; providing technical assistance to grant/subgrant recipients; and/or monitoring and ensuring grant/subgrant recipient compliance; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the following areas as described above; OR one year of experience as a Grants & Projects Analyst Trainee in Nevada State service; 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 general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. Incumbents assess, monitor, control and review grant projects/programs and provide technical assistance to subgrantees. This is the journey level in the series.
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: theories, principles and concepts related to fiscal management and business administration; accounting and financial recordkeeping practices.
General knowledge of: accounting coding used to distribute funds; cost/benefit analysis techniques; federal and State regulations pertaining to grants; grant terms; management of grants and payment management systems; principles and processes of program evaluation and planning.
Ability to: interpret technical information related to accounting, finance, auditing, fiscal management and business administration; effectively utilize business software including word processing and spreadsheets; prepare grammatically correct written materials including program plans, reports and grant applications; complete required forms and documents related to program requirements; prepare and verify financial and budget reports; explain programs, policies and procedures of the agency; compose concise and clear business correspondence.
Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble – jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov
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