Grants Analyst

Grants Analyst

Salary

$61,172.80 - $72,637.76 Annually

Location

Boise City Hall, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07679

Department

Finance

Division

Grants Management

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

Help shape the future of Boise through strategic grant funding. The City of Boise is seeking a collaborative, mission-driven Grants Analyst to identify, secure, and manage funding that supports affordable housing, homelessness response, transportation, and active transportation initiatives. In this role, youll work across City departments and with community partners to bring critical projects to life, ensuring grant-funded programs deliver lasting benefits for Boise residents.

The Grants Analyst manages the full lifecycle of grants, including prospect research, application development, contract and agreement coordination, compliance monitoring, reporting, and closeout. The ideal candidate brings experience in public sector, nonprofit, or grant-funded environments, along with a strong understanding of grant regulations and funding requirements. Success in this role requires excellent relationship-building skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex funding programs while helping turn strategic priorities into meaningful community outcomes.

To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, law or a related field
• Two years of equivalent work experience, such as grants and/or contracts management experience, experience interpreting laws and regulations or auditing or regulatory compliance monitoring experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education or experience.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods and practices of regulatory compliance monitoring
• Techniques and methods used in sound business practices.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours' notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

Essential Functions

Serves as a liaison between internal and funding agency staff to answer and resolve grant-related questions and concerns. Remains up-to-date on relevant federal, state and local guidance. Coordinates grant reviews with department staff to monitor compliance with federal, state and local requirements, including analyzing grant expenditures and activities. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure proper setup of grant awards in core financial system. Supports post-award administration, including modification and/or amendment requests. Assists in the development of grant-related policies and procedures. Provides training and technical assistance to internal staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Performs subrecipient and contract monitoring activities in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

Coordinates necessary approvals from the grant review committee. Works with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to oversee grant writing efforts and develop funding request materials, including standard federal forms, work plans and budgets, and to confirm compliance with grant guidelines. Submits grant applications with all required supporting documentation by relevant deadlines to funding entities for award consideration. Coordinates legal review of certifications and assurances, city council approval of grant awards and development of associated budget requests in collaboration with the budget office.

Meets with internal stakeholders to gather information about funding needs and priorities. Identifies potential funding opportunities by completing grant prospect research, including state, federal and private funding opportunities. Analyzes grant program guidelines, including eligible uses of funds. Assists in the development of the City of Boise's funding strategy.

Prepares and submits necessary materials to funding agencies to fulfill reporting requirements. Assists with grant closeout activities. Supports internal staff with audit-related inquiries. Compiles, maintains and files grant-related records, including documentation and correspondence, in accordance with policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Ability to:

• Communicate and coordinate with various operational teams;
• Operate specialized accounting/budgeting software
• Prepare concise reports
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside agencies
• Prioritize own workload in order to meet various deadlines
• Read, understand and follow policies and procedures
• Work independently and in a team environment using appropriate discretion and judgment
• Perform accounting operations and complex account adjustments
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Advanced level of knowledge of principles, methods and practices of grants management as well as experience with the Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR 200) or other federal funding sources and related regulatory compliance requirements.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Employees will sit and stand.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• Required participation in PERSI Base Plan retirement benefits with standard employee and City contribution rates
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants
• Alternative transportation incentives

Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org

01

Which of the following best describes your professional experience managing grants?

• I have no professional experience with grants.
• I have assisted with grant-related activities such as reporting, compliance, or documentation under the direction of others.
• I have independently managed portions of the grant lifecycle, such as prospect research, application development, reporting, compliance, or closeout.
• I have independently managed the full lifecycle of multiple grants, including identifying funding opportunities, writing applications, post-award administration, compliance monitoring, reporting, and closeout.

02

Describe a grant, funding opportunity, or complex project you helped manage. What was your role, and how did you ensure deadlines, compliance requirements, and stakeholder expectations were met?

03

This position supports funding initiatives related to housing, homelessness, transportation, and active transportation. What interests you about working in these areas, and how do you believe grant funding can support community priorities?

Required Question

Employer City of Boise

Address 625 W Idaho St

Boise, Idaho, 83702

Website http://www.cityofboise.org