Grants Evaluation and Compliance Analyst

SALARY

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collects, organizes, and maintains program data for the Grants Management Department to support routine reporting, surveillance, and evaluation needs.

• Analyzes qualitative and quantitative data, identifies trends, and prepares clear, accurate reports, charts, graphs, and fact sheets for internal and external stakeholders.

• Interprets program performance data and communicates findings in a clear, objective manner for both professional and non‑technical audiences.

• Provides technical assistance to subrecipients on data collection procedures, reporting requirements, and performance measurement expectations.

• Assists with monitoring subrecipient projects and supports the development of reporting tools, evaluation summaries, and compliance documentation according to HUD guidelines.

• Must be able to travel up to 35%.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

•  Other grant management duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures. 

• Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications. 

• Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means. 

• Strong written communication skills with excellent attention to detail and organization.

• Skilled in using databases and electronic systems to enter, manage, and track information.

• Proficient in analyzing and organizing data, including creating professional visual displays such as charts and graphs.

• Experience using statistical or survey software (e.g., SPSS, Qualtrics).

• Strong attention to data accuracy and compliance.

• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies. 

• Ability to work independently under general instructions and collaboratively within a team. 

• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing. 

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier. 

• Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks. 

• Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly. 

• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.

• Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals.

• Ability to work within a set schedule.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

•  Bachelor’s degree in a data focused or quantitative field such as business administration, public administration, public health, public policy, statistics, educational research, or related discipline.

• Experience with data collection or program reporting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience with data collection or program reporting, especially in a grant funded or governmental environment preferred

Employment Screenings Required:

• Criminal background check

• Drug and Alcohol Testing

• Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.