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Hampton Roads Transit is seeking a Grants Program Analyst to is responsible for complex analytical work as it relates to program budgets, financial administration of grants to include obtaining and maintaining funding from local, state (DRPT) and federal (FTA) entities. This position will serve on major project implementation teams as support to the Director of the Office of Program and Project Excellence for such systems as the Financial System Software (Microsoft D365) and Enterprise Asset Management. This position will also be responsible for researching funding sources and preparing and submitting proposals to a variety of organizations.

Essential Job Functions:

• The Grants Program Analyst is responsible for the preparation, administration, and oversight of the grants and associated projects.

• Responsible for grant milestone reporting

• Prepare local, state and Federal Assistance Grant applications for review and submission

• Monitor and track compliance on grant contracts and provide recommendations to promote continued financial and grant compliance.

• Update grants in Microsoft D365

• Submit budget revisions, amendments, and extensions on federal and state contracts in a timely manner

• Generate timely and accurate reports for submission to FTA.

• Assist departments with financial assessments of grant projects.

• Maintain official grant files, records, and supporting documentation related to federal, state, and local projects.

• Participate in the reporting, planning, development and implementation of new programs associated with reimbursable projects, new service initiatives, special projects, and demonstration programs.

• Work in partnership with the OPPE Director and finance department staff to develop control systems in the Microsoft D365 system for budgeting and accounting for capital projects.

• Assist with the development and maintenance of procedures and guidelines for grants administration.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge, abilities and first-hand experience in principles and practices of budget formulation, programming, prioritization and administration; proficient use and application of excel to create detailed and complex documents; financial management and project tracking; interpret and implement federal, state, and local regulations; effective oral and written communication as well as attention to detail; and knowledge of public transit funding and grants administration are a plus.

Training/Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. Minimum of two years work experience in project budgeting and grants administration.

Apply online at www.gohrt.com/transitcareers

Hampton Roads Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer