Grants Analyst

To be considered, please apply directly on our website - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/boiseid/jobs/5211088/grants-analyst

The City of Boise is seeking a mission-driven Grants Analyst to support high-impact funding initiatives for the Police and Climate Action departments - helping advance community safety, environmental sustainability, and long-term resilience. This unique role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of internal and external partners while shaping funding strategies that directly benefit the Boise community.

The Grants Analyst manages the full lifecycle of grants, including prospect research, application development, contract and agreement coordination, compliance monitoring, reporting, and closeout. Ideal candidates bring experience in nonprofit or public-sector environments, a strong understanding of grant-making programs and regulatory requirements, and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. This role is well-suited for a strategic thinker who enjoys improving systems, navigating complex funding structures, and turning funding opportunities into meaningful community outcomes.

WHY WORK FOR THE CITY OF BOISE?

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• PERSI retirement benefits plus 401(k)/457b with employer match
• 10 hours vacation per month (increases with tenure) + 12 paid holidays + 8 hours sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave
• Up to $500 annual WellBeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic Life and Long Term Disability insurance at no cost

Serves as a liaison between internal and funding agency staff to answer and resolve grant-related questions and concerns. Remains up-to-date on relevant federal, state and local guidance. Coordinates grant reviews with department staff to monitor compliance with federal, state and local requirements, including analyzing grant expenditures and activities. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure proper setup of grant awards in core financial system. Supports post-award administration, including modification and/or amendment requests. Assists in the development of grant-related policies and procedures. Provides training and technical assistance to internal staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Performs subrecipient and contract monitoring activities in accordance with federal, state and local requirements. 

Coordinates necessary approvals from the grant review committee. Works with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to oversee grant writing efforts and develop funding request materials, including standard federal forms, work plans and budgets, and to confirm compliance with grant guidelines. Submits grant applications with all required supporting documentation by relevant deadlines to funding entities for award consideration. Coordinates legal review of certifications and assurances, city council approval of grant awards and development of associated budget requests in collaboration with the budget office. 

Meets with internal stakeholders to gather information about funding needs and priorities. Identifies potential funding opportunities by completing grant prospect research, including state, federal and private funding opportunities. Analyzes grant program guidelines, including eligible uses of funds. Assists in the development of the City of Boise’s funding strategy. 

Prepares and submits necessary materials to funding agencies to fulfill reporting requirements. Assists with grant closeout activities. Supports internal staff with audit-related inquiries. Compiles, maintains and files grant-related records, including documentation and correspondence, in accordance with policies and procedures. 

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law or a related field and two years of equivalent work experience, such as grants and/or contracts management experience, experience interpreting laws and regulations or auditing or regulatory compliance monitoring experience, or an equivalent combination of education or experience.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods and practices of regulatory compliance monitoring
• Techniques and methods used in sound business practices.

• Communicate and coordinate with various operational teams
• Operate specialized accounting/budgeting software
• Prepare concise reports
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside agencies
• Prioritize own workload in order to meet various deadlines
• Read, understand and follow policies and procedures
• Work independently and in a team environment using appropriate discretion and judgment
• Perform accounting operations and complex account adjustments
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.