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Grants and Projects Analyst 2Grants & Projects Analyst 2Management Analyst 2Management Analyst ILocation Preference
RemoteHybridLocation: Reno, NV, US
Open to relocation: No
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Sharon Usher
Reno,NV
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Summary
Leverage extensive grants management expertise to optimize funding processes and compliance. Drive continuous improvement through detailed reporting and collaboration with subrecipients, ensuring alignment with federal guidelines and program best practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants and Projects Analyst 2
Office of Criminal Justice Assistance
Carson City, Nevada
11.2025 - Current
- Review and evaluate subrecipient applications and provide assistance to applicants and subrecipients to ensure successful projects and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Prepare grant award packages for subrecipients.
- Ensure grant funds are allowable and within grant limitations.
- Review grants financial claims for reimbursement payments to subrecipients.
- Processing Accounts Payable in financial systems.
Grants & Projects Analyst 2
Department of Education
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Ensured compliance of all expenditures with allowable cost principles under federal grant guidelines and special conditions.
- Processed 81 reimbursements for 10 grants through ePAGE, ensuring timely payments by coordinating with fiscal via Smartsheet.
- Coordinated with programs to manage returns for corrections and secure approvals for budget revisions, enhancing compliance and accuracy.
Management Analyst 2
Division of Child and Family Services
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided technical assistance for reimbursement requests and budget issues to 31 subrecipients, ensuring compliance with state and federal award requirements.
- Conducted onsite visits to assess subaward compliance with federal and state regulations, identifying areas for improvement.
- Participated in grant review committee for multiple division awards, contributing to the evaluation and selection process.
Management Analyst I
Public and Behavioral Health
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Analyzed public health data to identify trends and inform decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop strategic initiatives for community health improvement.
- Conducted research on behavioral health policies and provided recommendations for implementation.
- Conducted fiscal federal grant draws, managed account payable approvals, downloaded Budget Status Reports, and submitted job number requests.
- Posted salaries to salary workbook, balanced salaries with BSR workbook, processed salary JVRs, entered cost allocations into worksheets, and processed Federal Financial Reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
National Paralegal College
717 E Maryland Ave, Phoenix AZ 85014-1561Skills
- Grant Management
- FFATA Reporting
- Onsite Monitoring
- CORENV
- DAWN
- EPAGE
- Excel
- Smartsheet
- Teams
- Word
- Planner
Timeline
Grants and Projects Analyst 2
Office of Criminal Justice Assistance
11.2025 - Current
Grants & Projects Analyst 2
Department of Education
12.2024 - 10.2025
Management Analyst 2
Division of Child and Family Services
07.2023 - 12.2024
Management Analyst I
Public and Behavioral Health
06.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
National Paralegal College