Grant Analyst

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of routine and highly nuanced grant awards from initial review through final processing, ensuring each transaction is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Evaluate grant requests for compliance by reviewing recipient eligibility, intended use of funds, and supporting documentation in line with policy and regulatory expectations.
• Refine operational workflows by identifying delays, recurring errors, and control gaps, then implementing improvements that increase efficiency and service quality.
• Maintain reliable grant data by reviewing record accuracy, applying consistent coding standards, and ensuring documentation is complete and well organized.
• Collaborate with partners across departments to define reporting needs and produce clear, actionable information from grant-related data.
• Support strong adoption of grant systems and operational tools by developing guidance materials, training users, and enhancing templates and dashboards.
• Serve as a dependable point of contact for escalated grant questions, exception requests, and sensitive situations requiring balanced judgment.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to uphold governance standards, align service expectations, and advance continuous improvement efforts.
• Contribute to additional grant operations assignments as business needs evolve.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in grants administration, grant operations, compliance, or a related analytical function.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple grant files or comparable workstreams while meeting deadlines and maintaining high accuracy.
• Experience interpreting policies, regulatory requirements, or procedural guidelines and applying them consistently in day-to-day work.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to identify issues, assess risk, and recommend practical solutions.
• Proficiency in working with systems, records, and reporting tools to support data quality and operational decision-making.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and support stakeholder needs effectively.
• Able to create or improve process documentation, user guidance, and training materials for operational consistency.
• Familiarity with compliance-related concepts such as due diligence, documentation review, or risk assessment is preferred.

Benefits

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