Financial Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL

SALARY

$84,689.63

POSITION SUMMARY

Develops grant applications to be submitted to various Federal, State and local agencies. Reviews requirements and procedures relating to grant programs. Coordinates with CTA Departments and funding agencies in developing grant applications and related material. Performs duties related to grant activities including progress reporting, budget revisions and grant status reports.

Qualifications

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops grant applications to be submitted to various funding agencies including FTA, IDOT, RTA and DHS. Ensures that the grant application meets the requirements of the funding agency. Ensures that grant scopes and budgets are compliant with the CTA’s capital program and funding sources
• Monitors and evaluates projects and grant status for reporting purposes.

o Communicates with other departments for project and grant milestones and updates.

o Provides regular status updates to funding agencies and Executive Management.

o Reports status of grant applications and funding requests to Authority Management.

• Coordinates with the funding agencies and other CTA Departments

o Works closely with the funding agencies to ensure compliance with grant requirements and to seek funding.

o Coordinates with other CTA staff in developing and monitoring projects to ensure compliance with regulations and the best use of funding resources

o Attends internal meetings and provides information on the Authority’s capital grant program for other departments, and CTA Management.

• Makes modifications to existing capital grants including grant amendments, budget revisions, and scope modifications as needed.
• Assists Authority Management in defining capital grant objectives. Confers with Authority Management to define and shape the proposed capital grant program. Provides recommendations for Authority policies and goals.
• Performs related duties as assigned

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position may include the following jobs:

Job Title

• None

CHALLENGES

• Being aware of all the requirements and policies related to the various grants and funding sources.
• Identifying and communicating potential concerns on issues related to capital funding and reimbursements to CTA managers
• Being aware of and explaining the administrative capital grant requirements and funding opportunities to CTA staff

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Planning or related field and at least one year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity, and fingering for working with computer keyboards.
• Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the grant application procedures and related documentation.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of general, fund, and government accounting.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Working knowledge of the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing funding programs from a variety of Federal, State, and local agencies.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills in Word, Excel, etc.
• Strong computer skills, with experience using the internet to research funding issues and opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan and implement budgets.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment when working at CTA Headquarters.
• Occasional site visits may be required to assess capital project needs

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

• Standard office equipment.
• Personal computer and related software.

Additional Details Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

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Primary Location

: USA-Illinois-Chicago

Job

: Accounting/Finance

Job Posting

: Oct 30, 2026, 11:01:21 AM

Position Type: Full-time Permanent (FTP)

Department: Budget & Capital Finance