Job Description
Salary
$34.61 - $41.55 Hourly
Location
Transit - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Classified - Full Time
Job Number
18020
Division
Public Works
Department
3597-FTA Grant
Opening Date
01/26/2026
Closing Date
2/1/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
Description / Position Overview
Grants Analyst II
In this position, you will coordinate, manage, plan, and report all grant funding the Transit Services Division receives from various federal, state, and local sources. You will also perform complex administrative, operational, and analytical duties in support of the Division.
This is a special at-will position funded by a FTA grant received by Transit annually.
Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!
As a Grants Analyst II, you will:
Perform pre- and post-award grant management, to include internal project coordination, grant application, management, budget revision, amendment, and closeout processes
Research, analyze, and interpret grant rules and regulations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Monitor any federal, state or local grant rule changes; communicate potential impacts to appropriate staff
Identify and pursue funding opportunities from federal, state, and other sources Determine grant eligibility for spending requests
Meet all reporting requirements and deadlines of various federal, state, and local systems
Ensure subrecipient grant compliance
Develop, maintain, and update the Capital Improvement Program budget
Prepare reports and documents for funding agencies, management, and committees Provide documentation and ensure compliance in various audits
Ensure all federal requirements are followed and reported
Assist with the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Support the annual comprehensive financial reporting, the National Transit Database reporting, and numerous audits
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:
Transit system
Pertinent federal, state, and local, laws, codes, and regulations Methods and techniques of statistical and financial analysis Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Generally accepted accounting principles
Modern office procedures and equipment, including computers and supporting software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
The Internet, online database applications, and grant management systems
Ability to:
Work as a team and individually
Work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team-based environment Multi-task and maneuver between multiple priorities
Develop reports and program management plans Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships
This position requires exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills and a demonstrated ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, business administration, public administration, or other research-intensive field
Three years of full-time professional, analytical, and/or budgetary experience, including financial reporting and/or grant management experience
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
Experience working in a transit environment
Experience using PeopleSoft software and grants management systems
Additional Information
Please contact City.Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Apply to Join Our Team
Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).
Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page
Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.
To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the Job Alerts page.
$34.61 - $41.55 Hourly
Location
Transit - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Classified - Full Time
Job Number
18020
Division
Public Works
Department
3597-FTA Grant
Opening Date
01/26/2026
Closing Date
2/1/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
Description / Position Overview
Grants Analyst II
In this position, you will coordinate, manage, plan, and report all grant funding the Transit Services Division receives from various federal, state, and local sources. You will also perform complex administrative, operational, and analytical duties in support of the Division.
This is a special at-will position funded by a FTA grant received by Transit annually.
Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!
As a Grants Analyst II, you will:
Perform pre- and post-award grant management, to include internal project coordination, grant application, management, budget revision, amendment, and closeout processes
Research, analyze, and interpret grant rules and regulations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Monitor any federal, state or local grant rule changes; communicate potential impacts to appropriate staff
Identify and pursue funding opportunities from federal, state, and other sources Determine grant eligibility for spending requests
Meet all reporting requirements and deadlines of various federal, state, and local systems
Ensure subrecipient grant compliance
Develop, maintain, and update the Capital Improvement Program budget
Prepare reports and documents for funding agencies, management, and committees Provide documentation and ensure compliance in various audits
Ensure all federal requirements are followed and reported
Assist with the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Support the annual comprehensive financial reporting, the National Transit Database reporting, and numerous audits
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:
Transit system
Pertinent federal, state, and local, laws, codes, and regulations Methods and techniques of statistical and financial analysis Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Generally accepted accounting principles
Modern office procedures and equipment, including computers and supporting software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
The Internet, online database applications, and grant management systems
Ability to:
Work as a team and individually
Work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team-based environment Multi-task and maneuver between multiple priorities
Develop reports and program management plans Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships
This position requires exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills and a demonstrated ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, business administration, public administration, or other research-intensive field
Three years of full-time professional, analytical, and/or budgetary experience, including financial reporting and/or grant management experience
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
Experience working in a transit environment
Experience using PeopleSoft software and grants management systems
Additional Information
Please contact City.Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Apply to Join Our Team
Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).
Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page
Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.
To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the Job Alerts page.
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