Strategic Project Analyst

Salary: $60,408.12 - $96,652.99 Annually Location : 117 Dick Street Fayetteville, NC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202302033 Department: American Rescue Plan Division: American Rescue Plan Opening Date: 10/02/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Salary Grade: 113 Position Overview This position is being reposted with an updated salary range. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply Salary will be determined by applicants qualifying education and experience Come aboard our dynamic team in this journey-level role where you'll be at the forefront of providing technical, analytical, and strategic support for the allocation of ARPA State and Local Fiscal Relief Funds, alongside exciting special projects. As a vital team member, you'll take the lead in monitoring projects, financial expenditures, and timelines while tracking the performance of initiatives that will make a real impact on Cumberland County. Under the mentorship of our Chief of Staff, your work will be evaluated through real-time observations, retrospective analysis, and a thorough review of your reports and documentation. If you're looking to be a driving force behind transformative projects, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for Examples of Duties Coordinate technical and strategic assistance with projects developed for ARPA Local Fiscal Relief Funds and freed-up capacity general funds Monitor projects to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local laws, policies, and ordinances Work with stakeholders and contractors to identify issues and provide recommendations for solutions Monitor expenditures for multiple projects to ensure funding is used in compliance with established guidelines and that projects are implemented and completed in the most efficient manner to avoid overspending Lead and/or assist with public outreach efforts to develop community support and identify community need Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major/degree in business or public administration, accounting, or related field and three (3) years of experience in government accounting; or equivalent education and experience. A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301. Management Preference: Experience with federal grants and/or American Rescue Plan funds. Negative drug screen and background check are required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of standard office and computer equipment to successfully complete work; and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook General financial skill to prepare and administer project budgets or program finances Ability to prepare reports, documents and presentations Ability to interpret, monitor and report financial information Ability to gather data and analyze findings Ability to research best practices and solutions Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing Ability to perform and organize work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Ability to utilize interpersonal skills to interact and establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and county officials employees associate and the general public Ability to exercise political acumen, tact and diplomacy Ability to maintain effective working relationships with officials, management, department heads, and other employees Strong ability to communicate orally and in writing Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees 01 Do you have experience with federal grants and/or American Rescue Plan funds? If yes describe your experience. 02 Do you have experience working with budgets? If yes describe your experience. 03 Do you have experience working with grant subrecipients and/or contract vendors? If yes describe your experience. 04 Please verify that your application includes the following information: Employment history including salary, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name, and reason for leaving each employer. Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and NOT move forward in the process. Resumes can not be considered as a substitute for submitting a formal application. Please take a moment to review this application in its entirety to ensure completion of each segment. (DO NOT SUBMIT A BLANK APPLICATION) Check yes to verify that you understand and I have read the above statement. Yes No Required Question