Grants Analyst I

Carroll County Government

$72K — $131K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Ability to substitute education for experience where applicable
  • Intermediate analytical thinking skills
  • Developing skills in grant writing and management.

Responsibilities

  • Review, write, and submit grant proposals on time
  • Support accurate fiscal and programmatic reporting
  • Assist with grant management training for compliance
  • Research and communicate potential grant opportunities
  • Analyze and compile complex data for reports
  • Ensure compliance with County policies and regulations
  • Foster collaboration and provide learning opportunities.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Flexible schedules and remote work options
  • Comprehensive medical plans with no deductible
  • Pension and retirement savings options
  • Up to $9,000 in annual tuition assistance
Full Job Description
Grants Analyst I

Information
  • Pay Range (Grade): $72,946 - $131,290 (A400)
  • Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
  • Organization: Management & Budget - Grants Management
  • Location: County Office Building
  • Reports to: Division Manager, Grants
  • Classification: Exempt (40602)

What You Will Do

As a Grants Analyst I, you will work under the direction of the Grants Division Manager in the identification, development, and management of grant opportunities for Carroll County Government and partner agencies. You will use your specialized knowledge to write, edit, review, and submit grant proposals and applications. After award, you will use your grant management skills to support compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Essential Duties
  • Review, write, and submit grant proposals, meeting all grant submission deadlines. Monitor progress towards grant objectives and activities.
  • Support accurate and timely fiscal and programmatic reporting for all grant funded programs. Monitor progress of grant objectives and activities. Communicate concerns to grant administrators.
  • Assist the Grants Manager in providing grant management training to County and partner agencies to support grant compliance.
  • Support grant development activities of the County and partner agencies. Research and communicate grant opportunities.
  • Demonstrate understanding of State and Federal regulations and impact on County policies.
  • Navigate the County's financial system and flag projects that are out of compliance.
  • Coordinate work with Grants Manager to comply with County policies and priorities.
  • Compile complex data from multiple sources to create reports, spreadsheets, and other complex documents. Analyze and interpret data.
  • Foster collaboration and provide learning opportunities. Facilitate a supportive work environment.
  • Independently ensure all work is complete and timely to achieve department goals. Review work of others to ensure that organizational standards are met.
  • Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

How You Will Succeed

Your Skills
  • Grant Writing (Developing)
  • Grant Management (Developing)
  • Analytical Thinking (Intermediate)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)

Your Strengths
  • Service Excellence
  • Decision Making
  • Collaborating with Others
  • Digital Literacy
  • Continuous Learning
  • Data Literacy
  • Presentation
  • Thinking Strategically
  • Writing Skills

You Might Be a Good Fit If

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
  • Three or more years of related experience
  • A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

Additional Information
  • Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
  • Must be able to provide own transportation as needed for local travel.

All the Benefits You Need

Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees. For eligible employees, this includes:
  • Generous paid time off
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
  • Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
  • Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
  • Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

Find out more here: Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)

Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at [email protected] , via telephone at 410-386-2129 or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

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