Forest Resilience State Grant Analyst, Management Analyst 3 (MA3)
Recruitment #2024-4-A395
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Natural Resources Building - Olympia, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $4,723.00 - $6,349.00 Monthly

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the review and analysis of current agency and division policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines. Provide recommendations to revise, or develop, new policies, procedures, and guidelines to Forest Resilience Grants Analyst and Administrator.
• Monitor and analyze new legislation relating to current and future granting programs, including special requirements of state funding.
• Coordinate the development of new state grant passthrough programs necessary to implement emergent funding opportunities and programs.
• Coordinate long-term planning and strategic planning activities, such as utilizing grant budget analyses to conduct strategic long-term analysis of grant funding stability and impacts to strategic goals and plans.
• Perform duties associated with grant administration and compliance with the terms and conditions of state grants for Forest Resilience including:
• Provide applicants, recipients, and project managers with administrative assistance in the interpretation of grant agreements and guidelines, state and federal statutes and rules, Forest Resilience Grants Program and Agency policies and procedures, as well as audit requirements and grantee relationships.
• Develop and prepare grant agreements and amendments.
• Conduct monitoring and compliance of grant and sub-award timelines and deliverables prior to reimbursement or closing of the grant.
• Communicate guidance to Forest Resilience staff, executive management, agency staff, and recipients in budgetary design/planning and agreement requirements, including but not limited to state grant agreements, progress reports, invoicing, amendments, and close-out processes.
• Participate in the resolution of complex or sensitive issues relating to state grants.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, law, or related field;

AND two years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations;
OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,676.00 - $76,188.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Olympia, WA 98501