Job Details

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for advanced working level professional grants analytic work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the advanced working level in the Grants Analysis sub-series. An employee in this class is responsible for work of significant complexity and may be responsible for supervising employees in this class or has statewide responsibility. This class differs from that of Grants Analyst 2, in that an incumbent of the latter performs work of less complexity and is not responsible for the supervision of other grants analysts. This class differs from that of Grants Program Manager in that an incumbent of the latter supervises Grants Analyst 2s and 3s in programs of greater scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

1. Reviews, analyzes and rates grant proposals, recommending approval or rejection. Conducts on-site reviews and analyses of grant recipient programs and otherwise monitors program to determine compliance to pertinent federal, state, and other regulations and provisions of contracts.
2. Assesses adequacy of administration, organization, fiscal viability, and other pertinent matters relating to entities receiving grants.
3. Develops grant monitoring procedures and processes, develops and maintains review guidelines for grant programs' compliance, and assists prospective grant recipients in fully understanding the provisions of grants and matters pertaining to the proper submission of proposals.
4. Monitors and reports on grants to the state and on grants from the state to other entities.
5. Investigates complaints and develops corrective recommendations for identified problems.
6. Develops and/or maintains complex grant spreadsheets/databases and updates as needed. Compiles information/reports on grants and grant programs for various stakeholders.
7. Coordinates and conducts project meetings to ensure program/project and/or stakeholder's goals are met.
8. Develops and provides statewide training (such as, but not limited to: the grant application process, compliance training, etc.), for stakeholders.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Communicates Effectively
2. Customer Focus
3. Manages Ambiguity
4. Interpersonal Savvy
5. Plans and Aligns

Knowledges

1. Customer and Personal Service
2. Law and Government
3. Clerical

Skills

1. Monitoring
2. Judgment and Decision Making
3. Critical Thinking
4. Writing
5. Active Learning and Listening

Abilities

1. Written Comprehension
2. Deductive Reasoning
3. Auditory Attention
4. Problem Sensitivity

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer/Tablet
2. Telephone
3. Fax Machine/Copy Machine
4. Printer/Scanner

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.