Justice Grants and Program Analyst 1
The Justice Grants and Program Analyst 1 is an entry-level role responsible for overseeing federal and state grant-in-aid programs, including reviewing sub-grant applications and developing monitoring reports. The analyst ensures compliance with legal and programmatic requirements through on-site and off-site monitoring, supporting safe and effective operation of funded facilities and programs under close supervision.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
The Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Justice Grants and Program Analyst to support the Division of Administrative Services / Justice and Community Services under close supervision of a Justice Grants Manager. This role focuses on administration, monitoring, and reporting for one or more federal or state grant‑in‑aid programs.
Key responsibilities:
- Review sub‑grant applications for completeness and accuracy.
- Evaluate proposed goals and objectives and define measurable metrics for performance and evaluation.
- Prepare and update comprehensive sub‑grant monitoring reports covering administrative, financial, and programmatic aspects.
- Conduct on‑site and off‑site monitoring of funded activities to ensure safe operations and fidelity to program requirements.
- Monitor financial and programmatic compliance with state and federal laws, grant conditions, and assurances.
- Coordinate with advisory committees, work groups, and stakeholders related to grant projects.
- Document findings, prepare corrective action plans when needed, and follow up to ensure compliance.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to protect facilities and programs civilly and legally.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with a major or minor in:
- Criminal justice
- Political science
- Social sciences
- Mathematics or statistics
- Planning or management
- Related fields demonstrating strong analytical and writing skills
Compensation & Employment Type
- Salary range: $39,461 - $68,582 per year (provided by Confidential Client).
- Employment type: Full‑time.
Location
- Primary work location: Big Chimney, WV (Kanawha County). This posting is for work based in Big Chimney, WV; any travel or site monitoring expectations will be communicated during the hiring process.
Why Join
- Gain hands‑on experience administering federal and state grants in the public sector.
- Develop skills in compliance monitoring, report writing, and stakeholder coordination.
- Work with experienced grant managers and advisory committees that support public safety and community programs.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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