GRANTS ANALYST 3 - 69915

Executive Service

This position is designed as hybrid

Who we are and what we do:

The Grants Analyst 3 is a valued member of the Central Procurement Offices legal team. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and approving grant contracts under the guidance and supervision of the Grants Program Team Lead. In addition, this position is responsible for monitoring the Grants Team communications to respond to priority grant review requests in a timely manner. This is an entry-level position, and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply. When you join the Department of General Services, you will enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes flexible and hybrid remote schedules; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition assistance; 401K, and retirement plans; employee discounts for personal purchases; free downtown parking; better-than-average sick and annual leave (PTO); plus, State holidays. The monthly starting salary is $3,595$4,488 (determined by experience). The Department of General Services makes Tennessee State Government work! Literally. State troopers, and social workers, are a few State employees who couldnt do their jobs without the vehicles we purchase and maintain. The Department of Transportation relies on us to purchase salt to treat icy roads.. When you visit the State Capitol or other State buildings across Tennessee, our Department has had a hand in it. We are responsible for operating, managing, and maintaining real estate assets owned by the State. Even the governor relies on our team to document his appearances and various State events through photography. Selected as one of the Tennesseans Top Workplaces for the past four years, the Department of General Services mission is to serve as a trusted partner to deliver mission-focused general services to support Tennessee State government. Our vision is to create a culture of excellence that produces consistent strategic and innovative support solutions for our State. We do this with a commitment to four core values: thorough, engaged, accountable, and motivated. Commissioner Jeff Holmes leads this incredible team of hard-working professionals. Check out the link at the end of this post to hear what she says about working for the Department of General Services.

How you make a difference in this role:

You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and efficient You're skilled in reviewing documents, paying keen attention to details, and noticing when something is out of place. You have a critical eye. You can handle multiple projects simultaneously without skipping a beat. You can listen carefully to instructions and follow them precisely. You're comfortable asking questions to clarify instructions. You're self-motivated, independent, and comfortable with repetitive tasks You are not afraid to take the initiative to get things done. You can set your own goals and stay on track without a lot of supervision. You are great at managing your time and resources. You take a proactive approach to tasks or projects assigned to you. And even with repetitive tasks, you can focus and finish the job. You are a quick learner, and customer focused You have a heart for knowledge and seek opportunities to learn and grow. You are committed to providing top-quality customer service to those you interact with. You act with the customer in mind and seek to establish and maintain effective relationships with them to gain their trust and respect. You're a great communicator and collaborator You demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with a high degree of competence. You can communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing. You are also able to collaborate with others to achieve common goals.

Job Overview:

The Department of General Services (DGS) is responsible for providing goods and services to the State government of Tennessee. Our primary customers are other State departments and agencies. But we also serve vendors wishing to do business with the State and citizens and organizations interested in purchasing surplus government property. DGS consists of five divisions: Central Procurement Office (CPO), State of Tennessee Real Estate Management (STREAM), Vehicle and Asset Management (VAM), Document Solutions, and the Division of Administration. As we proudly provide essential operational needs to all Tennessee State government agencies, we do so with a focus on reducing the administrative cost of government. This ensures our citizens receive the care and service they deserve and permits more State resources to be directed toward vital programs and services for all Tennesseans. The Grants Analyst position works in the Central Procurement Office (CPO). CPO purchases goods and services for State departments and agencies. CPO is also responsible for grants management, vendor relations, training of agency procurement professionals, and the administration of the States commercial payment card program, as well as partnering with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) to ensure the State is prepared for emergencies. The Governors Office of Diversity Business Enterprise also operates out of this division. CPO strives to procure the best products and services at the best value for those we serve. We are always looking for extremely talented individuals to join our growing team dedicated to serving the great state of Tennessee. Join us in making a difference for the State of Tennessee!

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience equivalent to two years of full-time increasingly responsible professional grants analytic work.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.