Grants 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 HR and Budget approval at the end of the original Limited Term period.

Under the general direction of the Associate Deputy Director within the Grant and Contract Administration (GCA) Unit, the Analyst 1 supports the development and administration of grants and contracts, including fiscal management, regulatory compliance, report development, and grant application submission. The incumbent is responsible for grant data tracking and management within the designated CRM system. This position is a 12-month Limited Term, which may be extended up to a maximum of 24 months. Up to 10% travel may be required.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

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 will be required to come into the office in Sacramento at least four times a week, projected to be effective July 1, 2026.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-521333

Position #(s):

373-100-5157-901

Working Title:

Grants Analyst

Classification:

ANALYST I

$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A

$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B

$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) serves as the State of California's leader for job growth and economic development efforts. GO-Biz offers a range of services to business owners including: attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and much more.

The GO-Biz is committed to enhancing the workforce to improve California's job growth and economic development efforts, through a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Department Website: http://www.business.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Exam Requirements:

Unless you have transfer or reinstatement eligibility, please take the Analyst I exam to obtain eligibility for this position: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4774

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) Requirements:

Interested individuals must submit a SOQ. 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:

• Describe your experience administering grants or contracts, including monitoring compliance, coordinating with program staff, and ensuring timely submission of required documentation.
• Explain your experience with fiscal oversight, including budget tracking, fund reconciliation, or monitoring expenditures in a government or grant-funded environment.
• Describe your experience maintaining records in a database, CRM, or grant management system, and provide an example of a process improvement you identified and implemented.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/13/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if avai…