Budget and Grants Analyst

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

6d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Budget and Grants Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the Virginia
Employment Commission’s mission to lift up Virginia, one unemployed worker at a
time. In a collaborative, shared services environment, this position ensures the
financial integrity of the agency by preparing, submitting, and monitoring the
biennium and annual operating budgets, managing federal and state grants, and
identifying opportunities for cost savings. Through meticulous analysis and
reporting, the analyst helps secure funding, maintain compliance, and provide
actionable insights that drive strategic decisions and efficient resource
allocation.

This recruitment will fill 2 positions.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental accounting, and budget management; federal grant requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication, financial, analytical, and computer skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in office technology, including: financial accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access) and/or similar systems or software.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, extract, and analyze financial data; identify and explain financial trends, variances, anomalies, and agency financial position based on data.
• Prepare federal grant applications, grant status reports, and financial reports and statements; prepare, maintain and reconcile budget documents.
• Manage and complete multiple assignments and meet deadlines; manage inventory records; recommend cost saving measures; respond to management and audit inquiries; and work effectively both independently and as a team member.

Nice To Haves

• Education, training and/or experience in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Experience preparing, monitoring, and executing budgets.
• Experience performing budget analysis and interpreting data.
• Experience in Oracle e-Business Suite, Cardinal, with the Commonwealth's budgeting processes and systems.
• Experience with federal grant financial management.

Responsibilities

• preparing, submitting, and monitoring the biennium and annual operating budgets
• managing federal and state grants
• identifying opportunities for cost savings
• meticulous analysis and reporting
• secure funding
• maintain compliance
• provide actionable insights that drive strategic decisions and efficient resource allocation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed