Assists in the identification, application, administration and compliance monitoring, and closeout of Federal, State and local grants and contracts on behalf of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Maintains strong working relationships with management, colleagues, Tribal Programs, Tribal leadership, and grantors in order to effectively identify grant and contract funding opportunities that are in line with identified Tribal priorities, goals and objectives. Assists programs in the writing of grant applications, receives notifications of award, assists in the tracking of awarded grants and contracts, assists in the preparation of reports for grants and contracts, and the closeout of grants and contracts. The Lead Grants Analyst will also serve as a mentor to the Grants Compliance Office staff.
- Applies managerial and administrative practice toward the Tribe’s grant and contract application, administration, and compliance functions.
- Reviews, interprets, and applies Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative requirements.
- Implements the full grant life cycle management process including but not limited to pre, post and closeout of all awards.
- Works closely with Tribal Programs to ensure accurate, timely, and required grant and contract reporting information is collected, analyzed, and properly reported to granting agencies and for Tribal reporting requirements.
- Upon approval and funding of grants or contract proposals, completes orientations with programs to review required guidelines.
- Assists, prepares, and reviews all financial and narrative reports for compliance before forwarding to grantors from Tribal Programs.
- Conduct quarterly financial grant reviews of programs to evaluate fiscal integrity and financial capability for numerous program flagging areas where budget modification is warranted. Obtains Directors’ and/ or Managers’ written explanations of deviations and assists with recommended action.
- Provides training to Program Directors, Managers, and program staff for fiscal and program reporting.
- Follows up to ensure all funding requests are made and funds have been received.
- Assists with design and upkeep of file systems and databases of all grants/contracts that are applied for by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. That information is stored and will provide grant related data, and assist with the integration of this information to other Tribal entities when applicable to provide prospective grant plans and status reports.
- Coordinates in-depth research and prepares application packages for Federal, State and non-profit foundations designated agencies directed at projects that have been identified in line with Tribal priorities, goals and objectives.
- Provides direction for the research and maintenance of current grant information relative to the status and needs of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
- Assists in the identification of all available grant and contract resources and seeks grant and contract funding for these prospective projects through private, State, Federal, and Local offices and organizations.
- Provides expertise in the writing and preparation of various grant applications, grant development issues, grant research, and analysis.
- Assists in completion of awarding agency site reviews with the program.
- Monitors compliance of current grant awards with regard to codified Tribal, State, and Federal regulations.
- Assists the Manager - Grants in the overall comprehensive direction, development, and coordination and implementation of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians grant/contract writing activities.
- Develops, coordinates, and maintains a professional relationship with other Tribal Programs providing technical support, information and assistance directed at the expansion of services or improved efficiency of program operations.
- Represents the Grants compliance Office in the absence of the Manager - Grants at various Tribal meetings including Regular and Budget sessions of Tribal Council as necessary to secure required support and documentation for the application and administration of grants and contracts.
- Oversees denial debriefings for programs when the Tribe is denied a grant or contract, to help produce a favorable result for future applications.
- Assists in the preparation of year-end financial reports for auditors.
- Assists Manager - Grants in the preparation of the Indirect Cost Proposal.
- Maintains all reports, records, files and logs as required.
- Provides training for new analysts, along with continuing training with all analysts and staff in Grants Compliance.
- Performs all duties according to established Tribal policies and procedures.
In the absence of the Manager – Grants, supervises (4) Grants Analysts. Responsible for ensuring own work product is accurate and timely, generally free from error, and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Department of the Treasury. Indirect supervision of division operations that pertains to grants and contracts. Responsible for professional, timely and accurate work product that meets the goals and objectives of the Department of the Treasury. This position has latitude for exercise of initiatives, discretion, and independent judgment within the Division. Works under the general guidance of the Manager - Grants. Has latitude for independent thinking and judgment in the attainment of goals and objectives of the Department of the Treasury.
Experience: Three (3) years of related work experience in an accounting specific position.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required.
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