Senior Grants Analyst - SFPD (1823)

The San Francisco Police Department was established in 1849 and continually strives to become a more effective, inclusive and modern police department, while earning the trust and pride of those we serve and those who serve.  Our goal is to reflect on current SFPD initiatives, assess best practices across the country, and evaluate the changing environment in policing and within the City to arrive at a strategy statement that the Department and our community can embody every day.

The San Francisco Police Department stands for Safety and Respect for All. We will engage in just transparent unbiased and responsive policing. We will do so in the spirit of dignity and in collaboration with the community. And we will maintain and build trust and respect as the guardians of Constitutional and human rights.

The San Francisco Police Department is committed to excellence in law enforcement and is dedicated to the people, traditions and diversity of our City. The department provides service with understanding, response with compassion, performance with integrity and law enforcement with vision. The department has grown into a nationally known police department providing law enforcement services to one of the most recognized cities in the United States.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Application Opening: July 9, 2025
• Application Deadline: Apply immediately, announcement may close anytime after two weeks from posting date.
• Class & Compensation: $121,836 - $148,070
• Recruitment ID: PEX-1823-157606
• Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months.
• Work Location: SFPD Headquarters, 1245 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94158

The San Francisco Police Department’s Grants Unit, under the Fiscal Division, is responsible for the financial administration, management, and monitoring of public and private grant funds, special revenue funds and gift funds for the department. Under the direction of the Grants Unit Manager, the Grants Analyst will play a key role in identifying funding opportunities, writing and submitting grant applications, managing awarded grants, and processing grant-related contracts and procurements. The position also supports the preparation of legislative documentation, facilitates compliance with federal, state and local requirements, and assists in internal and external audits and site visits.   

Example of Important and Essential Duties:

• Monitors federal, state, local, and private entities for potential grant opportunities
• Works with Department staff (e.g., project managers, subject matter experts) to develop grant proposals and perform grant writing
• Writes, complies and submits information for grant progress/programmatic reports
• Processes grant-funded contracts and perform activities related to contract creation and administration
• Prepares Accept and Expend resolutions and ordinances for grants and gifts
• Performs grant-funded procurement activities (e.g., requisitions, purchase orders, and vouchers)
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations, and requirements to grants and contracts
• Performs other related duties as assigned

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;

AND

2. Three (3) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work. Qualifying professional-level analytical work includes analysis, development, administration, and reporting in major programs and functions of an organization in the areas of budgets, contracts, grants, policy, or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in the 182X Class series.

Substitution:

Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in the Class series may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience.

Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with grant writing and federal/state grant submissions
• Familiarity with the City’s PeopleSoft financial system
• Knowledge of MS applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines

Verification of Education and Experience: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility or disqualification.

Background Investigation: Prior to employment with the San Francisco Police Department, a thorough background investigation will be conducted to determine the candidate’s suitability for employment. The investigation may include, but not be limited to: criminal history records, driving records, drug/alcohol screening, and other related employment and personal history records. Reasons for rejection may include use of  controlled substances and alcohol, felony conviction, repeated or serious violations of the law, inability to work with co-workers, inability to accept supervision, inability to follow rules and regulations or other relevant factors. Candidates may be required to undergo  drug/alcohol screening, and must clear Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting. Criminal records will be carefully reviewed; candidates who do not report their complete criminal records on their applications will be disqualified. Applicants will be fingerprinted.

Recruiter Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Staff Services analyst, Joron Coleman at [email protected].

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

SFPD Recruitment: https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/careers

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.