Description / Position Overview

Grants Analyst II - Finance

About the Job: In this role, you will assisting in the facilitation, acceptance, and tracking of grants used by the City of Colorado Springs in addition to other tasks as assigned by the Grants Manager.

Job Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8 hours per day)

Work Location: City Administration Building (30 S Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903)

Learn more about the department: https://coloradosprings.gov/finance

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.

As an Analyst II, you will:

Perform all functions of grant management for externally funded grant awards
Support the pre-award function and application development
Facilitate the acceptance of grant awards
Prepare, analyze, and/or audit financial records and documents
Maintain and update data in PeopleSoft Grants and other related modules
Monitor grant revenues and expenditures; ensure transactions are properly recorded in the City’s financial accounting system
Research and analyze data for accuracy, trends, and variances to ensure City practices and procedures have been followed; ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, or annual grant reports and/or requests for reimbursements
Analyze grant budgets; set up appropriate line items for compatibility with accounting systems; and analyze and maximize the utilization of grant funds
Assist with other grant related projects as needed

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of the methods and techniques of data collection, research, and report preparation
Knowledge of principles and practices of grants administration
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret complex information and data
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Minimum Qualifications

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study.
Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

Experience managing federal, state and private grants
Experience managing Housing and Urban Development funding
Experience working with PeopleSoft Financials including Grants, Project Costing and Customer Contracts
Experience working with SharePoint
Experience reviewing and developing processes and procedures

Additional Information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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