Grant Analyst

2 days ago

Hawick, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom City of Aurora Full time $71,820 - $89,775

JOB LOCATION

15001 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado

City of Aurora, Colorado


It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

  • Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
  • Diverse community
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
  • Light rail station minutes away
  • On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
  • Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring Salary for this position is $71,820-$89,775/Annually

The deadline to submit applications is December 25th, 2025. Please note, the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine a qualified pool of applicants exists, this position may be closed without notice.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The Police Grants Analyst research, prepares, and administers grant applications and awards; conducts sub-recipient monitoring; retrieve, analyze, and evaluate crime, operational, and procedural data collected through research activities for the Police Department; duties are in coordination with administration, finance, and systems.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Finds, researches, and prepares potential grant opportunities for department staff

  • Works independently and/or with program managers or a team to assess and recommend potential improvements in business practices

  • Monitors grant opportunities for the Police Department through a variety of grant sources

  • Oversees the timing and content of grant applications

  • Ensures that all grantor and City reporting requirements are completed and submitted on time

  • Completes and maintains grant documentation essential for local and federal audits

  • Provides documentation for internal and external audits

  • Performs sub-recipient monitoring and other grant requirements

  • Conducts ongoing staffing, deployment and other operational analysis

  • Completes special research and analysis or other projects as assigned

  • Performs studies, prepares reports, and makes presentations relating to assigned activities

  • Collects and manages funding requests, prioritization, and building budget requests

  • Maintains accreditation and other files as required

  • Validates and manages systems and data integrity

  • Performs additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

 

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or directly related field.

Experience: 

  • At least three (3) years progressively responsible professional experience in grant writing and administration

Licenses and Certifications:

  • None

Preferred Experience:

  • Municipal or county experience

  • Experience working in law enforcement

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of the procedures and techniques of grant acquisition and administration

  • Local government administration; municipal ordinance interpretation

  • Personal computers including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications

  • Knowledge of analytical research methods is desirable

Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, and computer skills

  • Skill in making formal and informal presentations to varied audiences.

  • Ability to effectively use power point, word, and excel and create pivot tables, graphs, and other related tools.

Abilities: 

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, elected officials, and employees of other law enforcement agencies.

  • Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.

  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

  • Independently conduct research, prioritize, plan, and schedule work

  • A quick learner with various database and data mining experience

Essential Personnel:

  • A quick learner with various database and data mining experience

Physical Demands:

  • Sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift 10 pounds with or without assistance

  • Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing

  • Hand/eye coordination for operation of personal computer

  • Vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents

  • Frequent speech communication, hearing, and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

  • A quick learner with various database and data mining experience

Equipment Used:

  • Frequently uses computer keyboard, standard office equipment, telephone, fax machines, and copiers

  • This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.