The San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) is currently hiring for either a Principal Grants Analyst or a Senior Grants Analyst. These positions will support SamTrans, the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), and the Transportation Authority (TA) by performing professional-level work in grant management, fund programming, and financial analysis for both capital and operating programs.
Both positions will report to the Manager, Grants and Fund Programming and will be responsible for identifying and securing funding opportunities, preparing and submitting grant applications, and monitoring the financial status of grant-funded projects. The selected candidates will also ensure compliance with federal, state, and regional funding regulations and collaborate with internal divisions and external funding partners.
Depending on qualifications and experience, candidates may be considered for either the Principal or Senior Grants Analyst role.
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SUPERVISION: Works under the general supervision of the Manager, Grants and Fund Programming, who establishes goals and objectives, monitors and evaluates performance.
Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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The San Mateo County Transit District is the administrative body for the principal public transit and transportation programs in San Mateo County: SamTrans bus service, including Redi-Wheels paratransit service, Caltrain commuter rail and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. Caltrain and the TA have contracted with the District to serve as their managing agency, under the direction of their boards of directors.