Reporting to the Director and Assistant Director of Finance, the Grant Analyst manages grant research and application activities, coordinates grant services with other agencies, and leads the development of a cross-departmental data collection system. This position helps Grant and Procurement staff in meeting all goals outlined in the grant applications and acquired grants.

• Provides day-to-day grants and project management under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance.
• Oversees all financial transactions as it relates to all BPD grants.
• Manages execution of grant deliverables, including required reporting, budget management, and grantee meetings.
• Conducts research and development for grant applications.
• Ensures compliance with fiscal and programmatic auditing requirements as well as COB procurement, auditing, and finance processes.
• Works with BPD IT, program partners, and others to develop a comprehensive data collection and processing system that will improve Managing and working closely with departmental and other City of Boston (COB) entities who receive any portion of a grant award to ensure implementation of projects and compliance with fiscal and programmatic auditing requirements.
• Assists with managing overall grant proposal development and the grant writing process, as well as the staff assigned to those projects.
• Meets fiscal and reporting requirements associated with all externally funded projects so as to maintain a positive reputation with the funding arena and to ensure future funding.
• Complies with COB procurement, auditing, and finance processes.
• Coordinates closely with the Mayor’s Office of Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) to assess federal and state funding allocations and developments.
• Coordinates with BPD Management on federal, state and city audits of grants.
• Meets with federal and state grant monitors on grant requirements and progress, in addition to coordinating the site visits and audits.
• Performs related work as required.

• Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, paid experience in the field of professional administrative office work, professional financial experience in public or business administration, including at least three (3) years of professional supervisory experience. 
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, governmental finance, or budget analysis.
• Proficient in PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Suite, Internet, and Asset Management Systems.
• Proficiency in the use of the PeopleSoft financial reporting system is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports; timeliness and tracking of records and reports; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to balance working independently and collaboratively to produce high-quality work and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, and motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills using tact, patience, professionalism, courtesy, and ability to work collaboratively across multiple agencies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Must have exceptional organizational and multitasking skills and abilities.
• Must have proven ability to handle confidential matters as well as demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to stressful situations.
• Leadership capability and demonstrated track record working across diverse agencies and populations required.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIRED

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/ MM1-8

Hours per week:   35