Program Analyst III - Grants (OCFO) at City of Detroit, MI

About the Department

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The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Office of Development and Grants division is seeking to fill a Program Analyst III position.

Position Summary  
The Program Analyst class includes positions that primarily serve as analysts and advisors to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of government programs and operations or the productivity and efficiency of the management of Federal agencies or both. Positions in this series require knowledge of: the substantive nature of agency programs and activities; agency missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Some positions also require an understanding of basic budgetary and financial management principles and techniques as they relate to long range planning of programs and objectives. The work requires skill in: application of fact-finding and investigative techniques; oral and written communications; and development of presentations and reports.

Position Duties

Program Analysts with a specialization in grants administration may perform a range of duties including, but not limited to:

• Oversees, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates grants/assistance applications, plans, and estimates

• Prepares, processes, issues, and tracks grants/assistance awards in collaboration with and in cooperation with City departments and ensures and monitors compliance with all terms and conditions of reporting requirements

• Gathers grant-related data and reports from City departments and performs the electronic filing of that information into the centralized grants management system

• Monitors and analyzes grantee financial and progress reports in accordance with the requirements of the grant award to assure funds are properly expended

• Performs final review of completed awards, makes appropriate adjustments or disallowances, and processes close-outs in a timely and compliant manner

• Conducts post-award reviews and analyses to identify management, financial, and administrative issues

• Testifies before grant committees and at other public forums with recommendations in the area of funding, special conditions and grant administration to provide expert technical advice

• Identifies promising and strategic grant opportunities in both the private and public sectors

• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in business administration, public administration, public policy, economics, finance, accounting, urban studies, information technology, or a closely related field.

Experience

In addition to the minimum education requirements, the following experience requirements also apply:

• Program Analyst III – at least three (3) years of experience

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Other Qualifications

Evaluation Plan
• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifi cations: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 09/09/2025