WDVA Grants Analyst - Management Analyst 5, Full-Time Permanent, Olympia

Grants Analyst, Management Analyst 5

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the position of Grants Analyst, Management Analyst 5 (MA5). In this role you would be responsible for agency-wide administrative management of grants in WDVA.

Some of what you'll be doing:

• Establishes and maintains files of proposals and current grants.
• Accumulates statistics for grant proposals.
• Notifies all concerned of application deadlines and end dates.
• Helps complete narrative, technical and financial reports (including all federal financial reporting requirements) and all other additional deliverables as required by grantor.
• Offers complex and technical support services.
• Helps to create and maintain tracking mechanisms.
• Adds new awards and track deliverables and end dates in the grant system.
• Helps enforce and communicate currently in-development processes by developing risk profiles for each grant and creating contingency plans.
• Helps communicate all new grant processes and plans to the agency.
• Develops alignment between agency and divisional goals, objectives, strategies and current grants.
• Primary point of contact for programs regarding the operating grant budget status.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in applied analytics, accounting, computer science, information systems, or a related field and 2 years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: Fiscal Data Analytics, Conducting In-depth Research, Business Analytics.
• Entry-level database management skills for systems such as Microsoft Access and Oracle Database to help collect and utilize data for grant writing and reporting.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to conduct research on complex, multifaceted subject areas and maintain information on varied and changing topics.
• Ability to create and deliver professional and convincing presentations.
• Ability to work efficiently within tight deadlines and continuously changing priorities.
• Ability to adapt and learn in new environments.
• Demonstrated efficiency in written and spoken communication to diverse and varied audiences, specifically with the intent to teach and build relationships.
• Attention to detail and independent time management skills.
• Independent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adequately take direction and work amicably as a team.
• Ability to amicably work well and build productive working relationships with a varied and diverse group of people.

Special requirements:

• Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance and follow proper call-in procedures.
• Must successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory, annual, in-service, and other required training.
• Must become familiar and comply with all DVA policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
• Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.
• Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.