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Preparedness Grant Analyst

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Date:  Nov 10, 2026
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID:  58880

Job Requisition ID: 58880 
Opening Date: 11/10/2026
Closing Date: 11/25/2026
Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Class Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,135 monthly; Full Range $6,135 - $8,790 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm ... Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 2 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 2200 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: EMA.Jobs@illinois.gov

 

Position Overview:  Join IEMA-OHS as a Preparedness Grant Analyst and help manage homeland security and preparedness grant programs statewide. You'll guide sub-award recipients through federal requirements, review applications and reimbursement claims, provide pre- and post-award technical assistance, and develop and monitor grant budgets. You'll also prepare federal reporting, analyze regulations to inform agency policy, and lead special projects. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate and integrity driven workforce, we invite you to apply for the Preparedness Grant Analyst position with IEMA-OHS. 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Resume Preferred but Not Required

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. 

 

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Essential Functions

  • Under direction, serves as a Preparedness Grant Analyst for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors grant program budgets in accordance with federal, state and agency requirements.
  • Prepares and submits required grant documentation and reporting and consults with federal cognizant agencies on grant programs as required by federal grant requirements.
  • Analyzes applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and grant policies and recommends modifications of agency policies and procedures to agency management based on new requirements and best practices.
  • Gives presentations on grant program requirements and administration.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Specialized Skills

  • Requires one (1) year of working knowledge regarding the grant administration of federal pass-through funds, grant budgeting and federal grant reporting requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
  • Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers one (1) year of working knowledge regarding the grant administration of federal pass-through funds, grant budgeting and federal grant reporting requirements. 
  • Prefers one (1) year of professional experience administering Federal Grants.
  • Prefers one (1) year of professional experience working with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant requirements.
  • Prefers one (1) year of professional experience writing Investment Justifications (IJ).
  • Prefers one (1) year of professional experience working with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA).
  • Prefers one (1) year of professional experience reviewing financial reporting documents.
  • Prefers three (3) years of professional experience with Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, OneDrive, Outlook) or similar computer programs.

 

This position contains “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

Revolving Door: Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

 

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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