Grant Analyst

AFMC•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Grant Analyst organizes and ensures implementation of all aspects and technical portions of specifically assigned grants, including management and completion of required deliverables. The role supports the Community Resources Team with business intelligence research and reports, and with researching, writing, editing, and auditing documents and grant submissions to private, corporate, and government sources. The position supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values through honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork. The role manages assigned grants from post-award implementation through close-out, maintains grant and contract records, supports partnerships and concurrent programs, and develops systems and procedures for communication, compliance monitoring, and deliverable tracking. It compiles and reports compliance data, prepares correspondence and progress reports, monitors subcontracts, supports budgets, provides technical assistance and participant updates, and assists with special projects and outreach. The Grant Analyst must follow AFMC, state, and federal data confidentiality and security protocols, including HIPAA compliance, and ensure documents are accurate, consistent, usable, and aligned with applicable guidelines.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a relevant field.
Two years of experience in grant administration and/or operations, including meeting reporting requirements.
Proven track record in grant and/or contract writing and program development.
Knowledge of research methods and analysis of diverse data.
Knowledge of grant and/or contract application processes, scoring criteria, and funding cycles.
Advanced skill with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Exceptional business English and spelling skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and other sensitive business information.
Strong oral communication, public speaking, and negotiation skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively while multitasking and prioritizing.
Attention to detail, flexibility, creativity, customer service, initiative, and professionalism.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve goals and relate professionally and positively with staff, business partners, customers, constituents, recipients, and the public.
Strong organizational, leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of quality improvement processes and techniques.
Physical ability, with or without mechanical devices, to move, reach, bend, lift, grasp, read, write, communicate with personnel, and remain calm under stress.
Ability to lift and transport 25 pounds.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Reliable, high-speed wireless internet service (Wi-Fi).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Experience in the public healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

Maintain administrative records, including original grant and contract documents, and serve as the central depository for those records.
Manage assigned grants from post-award implementation through close-out.
Manage day-to-day public and private partnerships collaboratively, coordinating concurrent programs and organizations to leverage resources and support community and population-based change.
Archive and link administrative records efficiently.
Develop correspondence and reports and distribute grant and contract documents to appropriate departments.
Assist with developing and implementing policies and procedures for successful grant implementation.
Develop processes and implement procedures and controls that promote communication and adequate information flow.
Develop and administer systems for tracking and monitoring grant compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and funding requirements.
Work with the supervisor and AFMC departments to develop and maintain central controls for award and contract deliverables.
Compile, store, and retrieve compliance data for monitoring and as requested by management or funding agencies.
Evaluate operational results regularly and systematically and report them to the supervisor.
Prepare written correspondence to request and distribute information to internal and external parties.
Prepare progress reports, monitor subcontracts, and complete close-out documentation.
Provide technical support on grants and contracts to resolve issues and correct deficiencies.
Advise participants of updates through correspondence, training, or regular meetings as established by the funding agency or group needs.
Enforce and resolve project-related complaints according to policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain communicative relationships with appropriate counterparts.
Assist with budget preparation, review, and execution.
Assist with special projects, outreach activities, and assigned teams.
Follow AFMC, state, and federal data confidentiality and security protocols, including HIPAA compliance.
Follow format, content, and style guidelines and ensure document usability, accuracy, consistency, and quality.
Perform additional duties as assigned.