Grants Analyst Jobs

(Note: this job is a contract position for a specific period of time, see below)

CLIENT: Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

JOB TITLE: Grants Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Support program directors in reviewing applications, developing contracts, executing contracts, and closing out contracts
• Support program directors in providing technical assistance to grant recipients to ensure full compliance with all state and federal policies and procedures
• Contribute to the streamline and standardization of grants management functions within the division by helping to maintain manuals, systems, and files
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars for internal and external customers for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information to perform functions
• Compile grants management reports as assigned. This could include division-wide reporting detailing the status of things like grants awarded, contracted, and compliance outcomes
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Gather program data, outputs, outcomes to track performance metrics and success stories for all RD programs
• Support program directors in grant monitoring efforts and other contractually mandated reporting requirements. Complete desk review, phone call and site visit monitoring visits for RD programs which could include completing monitoring checklists, reconciling, and saving documentation, and keeping all databases and folders up to date with accurate review information
• Review and approve invoices for Rural Development (RD) programs. Work with grantees to submit appropriate documentation and with TNECD fiscal team to resolve questions

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with grants
• 100% remote ok, depending on qualifications and circumstances
• In-person workdays twice a month
• In-person training for the first two weeks
• In-person required to pick up and drop off work equipment

Desired Qualifications:

• Filing (4-6 Years)
• Verbal Communication (4-6 Years)
• Correspondence - Email (4-6 Years)
• Correspondence - General (4-6 Years)

Background Verification:

• National Sex Offender Registry
• US Criminal Record Locator w/ Alias
• Global Monitor Check
• Federal Criminal History (7 years)
• TN Standard Background Check
• County Criminal History (7 years)

JOB LOCATION: Nashville, Tennessee

HOURS: 8:00 am through 4:30 pm M-F

DURATION: 07/17/2023 - 07/17/2024

PAY RATE: $56