Description

Do you have experience in grant management? WDVA is looking for your expertise! Our team is currently hiring a Senior Grants Analyst (Management Analyst 5) to conduct grant tracking, transparency, risk management, and communication for both internal and external agency partners.

The Senior Grants Analyst will also oversee grant renewals, budget status analysis, and regularly review and analyze policies and regulations for development.

If this role sounds like the ideal opportunity for your skillset, we welcome you to apply and join our mission in "Serving Those Who Served!"

Please note: The schedule for this position is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday in-office at our Central Office in Olympia. Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet program needs. Time may be spent in other remote office locations at military installations, government agencies, or other private partners and occasional travel is required. An alternative work schedule and hybrid telework may be authorized based on mission requirements.

This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.

Duties

Some of what you'll do:

Establish and maintain files of proposals and current grants.
Accumulate statistics for grant proposals.
Notify all concerned of application deadlines and end dates.
Complete narrative, technical, and financial reports.
Offer complex and technical support services, including coordinating interagency partnerships, composing correspondence, and organizing and scheduling meetings and conferences.
Create and maintain tracking mechanisms to provide transparency on grant status to key internal and external stakeholders.
Add new awards and track deliverables and end dates in the grant system.
Enforce and communicate currently in-development processes by developing risk profiles for each grant and creating contingency plans.
Communicate all new grant processes and plans to the agency.
Conduct analysis of grant-related delivery issues.
Develop alignment between agency and divisional goals, objectives, strategies, and current grants.
Develop a prioritization model and an assessment tool to be used for future grant opportunities.
Process grant renewals and serve as the primary point of contact for programs regarding the operating grant budget status.
And more!

*Complete Position Description Available Upon Request*

Qualifications

Required:

A combination of education and professional experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis. Professional experience must be relevant to the position.
A bachelor's degree in applied analytics, accounting, computer science, information systems, or a related field.
AND
Two (2) years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Fiscal data analytics.
- Conducting in-depth research.
- Business analytics.
Demonstrated experience in:
- 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.
- Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Written and spoken communication to diverse and varied audiences, specifically with the intent to teach and build relationships.
Ability to:
- Conduct research on complex, multifaceted subject areas and maintain information on varied and changing topics.
- Create and deliver professional and compelling presentations.
- Work effectively within tight deadlines and continuously changing priorities with strong attention to detail.
- Adapt and learn in new environments and adequately take direction and work amicably as a team and build productive working relationships with a varied and diverse group of people.

Preferred/Desired:

Five (5) years of experience working in grant administration.
Three (3) years of experience working for a Washington state agency.
Two (2) years of experience in process improvement strategies such as Lean/Six Sigma.
Familiarity with Workday software.
Demonstrated familiarity with grant management systems to help establish a routing and accessible storage system for DVA grants.
Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Uniform Guidance.

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. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Must maintain regular and reliable attendance. In an emergency situation, employees may be asked to stay for an extended period of time and perform duties appropriate to the situation.
Must successfully complete all requirements indicated in position description within mandated timeframes.
Must have a valid driver's license.
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.

Supplemental Information

Application Process:

Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.

Please include the following documents with your application:

A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information:

This position is non-represented.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information please contact us at: recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

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