Grants and Data/Program Analyst

Enlightened, Inc.•Jersey City, NJ

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Enlightened is seeking a highly motivated Grants and Data/Program Analyst to support the Resource Management and Planning (RMP) Department with analytical and operational support across the grant portfolio, including data analysis, performance tracking, and documentation. This role helps ensure that grant-funded projects are monitored, reported, and documented accurately and efficiently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Public Administration, or five (5) years of comparable experience.
Strong research and writing skills, with experience in grant writing or grant program administration.
Familiarity with federal, state, or local grant processes, particularly homeland security–related programs such as UASI and general reimbursement programs.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing grant awards, including completing required financial reporting and monitoring project costs, schedules, and budgets.
Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting skills, with experience in grant administration or grant-funded programs preferred.
Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple grants and deadlines.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze financial, program, and operational data related to grant-funded projects.
Develop and maintain dashboards, trackers, and reports to monitor grant spending, milestones, and performance metrics.
Assist with preparation of reimbursement requests, supporting documentation, and internal status updates.
Help maintain organized electronic and physical files to support audits, monitoring, and record retention requirements.
Support post-award activities, such as responding to funder questions, assisting with amendments, and preparing required progress documentation.