Job Description Are you detail oriented with excellent organizational skills? Do you see yourself providing technical assistance on grants and contracts? Can you review federal,state,department and/or division contract requirements and ensure compliance with those requirements? Are you a team player with great communication skills? The Utah State Library Division seeks a Contracts/Grant Analyst to be part of our team. PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Supports the various grant programs by preparing,reviewing and tracking contracts.
• Supports the Grants Coordinator by preparing,reviewing and tracking grant contracts.
• Supports library administration by preparing,reviewing and tracking contracts.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws,regulations,and/or agency rules,standards and guidelines,etc.
• Provides technical support and contract interpretation to USL staff and contracted parties.
• Coordinates with the State of Utah AAG as needed.
• Maintains open communication and problem solves with all stakeholders: administration,grantees and library staff.
• Responsible for sending out all the contracts through the electronic signing system. Manages the contract process by ensuring contracts are sent,signed by all parties,and filed within appropriate deadlines.
• Maintains an organized filing system.
• Provides contract related reports and information as needed to contracting agencies.
• Reviews fiscal operations to ensure integrity,accuracy and control of data.
• May collaborate to work on other statewide initiatives of the Library team.
• Assist Grants Coordinator with administrative responsibilities and projects.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using MS Office Suite,including Excel,Word,and other applications.
• Familiarity with SalesForce,Adobe Sign and Conga Sign.
• Project management experience.
• Able to follow State of Utah,Department and Division rules and policies.
• Read,write,and speak English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strongly committed to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a variety of personality types.
• Strong ability to utilize informed judgment,exercise discretion and maintain professionalism.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference may be given to an applicant with a Bachelor s Degree in business,finance,public administration,or a related field,OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and paid professional employment directly related to the above tasks.
• Previous experience working with contracts and grants administration.
• Excellent mathematical reasoning and knowledge of financial resources,including State of Utah systems.
• Excellent evaluation,judgment,and decision-making skills.
• Preference may be given to current employees of the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement.

Why You Should Join Our Team This position provides an opportunity to work with libraries,city/county officials,and state agencies throughout Utah and across the country. Our contracts provide a broad,positive impact on libraries and their patrons across Utah and other Western states.