Temporary Grant Funded Financial Analyst II (Austin Emergency Management)

About This Position

The Temporary Grand Funded Financial Analyst II is responsible for the financial management of federally funded emergency preparedness grants, with a primary focus on the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) and State Homeland Security Program (SHSP). This position oversees grant budgeting, financial monitoring, reimbursements, reporting, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Responsibilities include tracking expenditures, preparing financial reports, forecasting grant spending, monitoring budgets, and supporting grant modifications throughout the grant lifecycle. The Financial Analyst collaborates with program managers, regional partners, fiscal agents, and funding agencies to ensure accurate financial management, timely reimbursement, and audit readiness while providing financial analysis to support informed decision-making and effective grant administration.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Coordinates and provides financial information to management by planning, developing, interpreting, monitoring, processing and reporting financial information for use by management.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Prepares financial analysis, periodic and ad-hoc reports by researching, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical financial information and data, reporting on variances and trends, and compiling financial information from various financial systems.

Monitors and analyzes expenses and activities and identifies and solves potential or existing problems.

Prepares work for processing by gathering and sorting documents and related information; verifying correct funding.

Monitors and provides assistance with components of the annual operating budget, forecast, estimates, business plan, performance measures and satisfaction surveys.

Assures compliance with conditions of grant by monitoring and analyzing Interlocal agreements, contracts, grants and subcontract expenses and activities; ensuring compliance with federal and local laws. Prepares and submits grant reporting.

Prepares/approves accounting and financial transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions.

Reviews documentation and funding information for accuracy and ensures that transactions are processed in accordance with city policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices

Assists departments and other customers by providing procedural and financial information and guidance with financial systems.

Researches and provides information requested by City Council, City management, boards and commissions, vendors, the public, regulatory agencies and other City offices.

Maintains computer spreadsheets and databases to support project data analysis and financial reporting.

Monitors and analyzes revenue by researching, compiling, reviewing accounts and summarizing current and historical data.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge of the processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies.

Knowledge of accounting practices and concepts.

Knowledge of internal control systems.

Knowledge of preferred business practices.

Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems.

Knowledge of financial and budget reporting.

Skill in maintaining complex spreadsheet and database models and utilizing word processing and presentation software.

Skill in effective oral and written communications.

Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.

Skill in gathering, analyzing and presenting data to provide accurate information for management's use.

Ability to resolve problems or situations that requires the exercising of good judgment.

Ability to prepare accurate and financial reports.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation with a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics plus two (2) years’ experience in a related field.

A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field may be substituted for experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing federal or state grants, preferably Homeland Security, FEMA, or other emergency management grants.

Experience with grant budgeting, financial reporting, reimbursement requests, and grant closeout activities.

Experience with grant expenditures, forecasting budgets, and analyzing financial data to ensure compliance.

Experience using enterprise financial systems and grant management systems (e.g., Advantage, eGrants, FEMA Grants Portal, or similar).

Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders, including program managers, funding agencies, and regional partners.





Compensation Range:

The annual hiring range for this position is $22.15-$61.08



Notes to Candidate:

The Temporary Grand Funded Financial Analyst II is responsible for the financial management of federally funded emergency preparedness grants, with a primary focus on the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) and State Homeland Security Program (SHSP). This position oversees grant budgeting, financial monitoring, reimbursements, reporting, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Responsibilities include tracking expenditures, preparing financial reports, forecasting grant spending, monitoring budgets, and supporting grant modifications throughout the grant lifecycle. The Financial Analyst collaborates with program managers, regional partners, fiscal agents, and funding agencies to ensure accurate financial management, timely reimbursement, and audit readiness while providing financial analysis to support informed decision-making and effective grant administration.

Austin Emergency Management (AEM) plans and prepares for emergencies, educates the public about preparedness, develops volunteers, manages grant funding to improve homeland security and public safety capabilities, coordinates emergency response and recovery, supports planned events, and works with public and partner organizations to protect our whole community when it needs us the most.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple grants and meet reporting deadlines

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

• •A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• •A résumé is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• •A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position

Background Investigation

A Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Background Investigation and a Financial Responsibili