Grants Program Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Please note that this is a Limited Term position identified by the period listed above and may be extended and/or may become permanent through additional HR and Budget approval at the end of the original Limited Term period.

The Grants Program Analyst supports the implementation of key CalOSBA programs and initiatives. This person will execute administrative processes, communicate instructions to partners, ensure timely payment, report on program performance internally and externally, and ensure that all programs are managed in a timely manner and in accordance with both federal and state administrative and reporting requirements.

This position works under the direction of the Federal Grants Program Manager (Innovation & Entrepreneurship), with indirect supervision by the Assistant Deputy Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, California Office of Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), the CalOSBA Deputy Director and the CalOSBA Director.

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Working Conditions

#LI-DNI

Hybrid: this position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and requires reporting in-person at headquarters in Sacramento. As a result of the Governor’s executive order, GO-Biz employees may be required to come into the office in Sacramento at least four times a week, projected to be effective July 1, 2026. #li-hybrid

Special Requirements

Educational Requirements:

If you are using education as your basis of meeting the minimum qualifications, you must provide school transcripts. Diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts. Please review the minimum qualifications by clicking the link under the "Minimum Requirements" section above.

Employment Application: Interested applicants must fill out the "Employment History" section of the State Application (STD 678) with all relevant experience to be considered for this position. GO-Biz will not review attached resumes in lieu of the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678). Failure to fill out the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678) will result in disqualification.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

Interested individuals must submit a SOA. The SOQ must be in 12 point font, single-spaced, and no more than 2 page(s) in length. The SOQ must address the following in numerical order; do not consolidate responses:

1. What experience do you have in development, management and administration of federal grants, including experience drafting grant applications, Request for Proposals (SFPs)/Requests for Applications (RFAs), grantee contracts and other funding opportunities?
2. Describe a time you were required to analyze information and provide a recommendation. What steps did you take to analyze the information and present the recommendation? What was the outcome?
3. Describe a time when you had to provide technical or programmatic information to a customer or other outside stakeholder. Include information on steps taken and resources used to communicate effectively with the customer, and the outcome.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

There are many benefits to joining our team!The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)

Work life balance (most positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found ).

Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc.)

Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS

Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Commute Program

Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

ScholarShare (college savings account)

On-the-job training and professional development

Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

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Salary

IN MOST CASES, ALL NEW TO STATE EMPLOYEES MUST START AT THE MINIMUM OF THE POSTED SALARY RANGE.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). Under this program, employees’ monthly base pay is reduced in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025. The specific rate of pay reduction and corresponding leave credits are determined by the employee’s bargaining unit and classification. Please refer to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website for details regarding the applicable PLP 2025 provisions. The salary listed in this job advertisement does not reflect the pay reduction or corresponding leave credits associated with PLP 2025, which remains in effect through June 30, 2027.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - The SOQ must address the following in numerical order:
  1. What expereince do you have in development, management and administration of federal grants, experience drafting grant applications, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Applications (RFAs), granteee contracts and other funding opportunities?
  2. Describe a time you were rquired to analyze information and provide a recommendation. What steps did you take to analyze the information and present the recommendation? What was the outcome?
  3. Describe a time when you had to provide technical or programmatic information to a customer or other outside stakeholder. Include information on steps taken and resources used to communicate effectively with the customer, and the outcome.