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Grants Analyst

City of Boise

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jul 2026

💰 $72,637/yr($61,172/yr – $72,637/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 23 -07679

Department: Finance

Division: Grants Management

Job classification: Grants Analyst

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Grants Administration

Summary

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, you'll 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.

Examples of duties

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 cert