State and Federal Grant, Analyst

KIPP • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, they work together with families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond, providing a high-quality, well-rounded education built on academic success and personal growth. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni.

The State & Federal Grants Analyst is responsible for maximizing funding opportunities for KIPP Texas through Federal and State formula funds and other grants. This role involves collaboration with various departments including Accounting, FP&A, Special Education, Academics, PEIMS, Operations, IT, and the Superintendent to manage received funds and determine eligible expenditures for each funding stream. The analyst also works directly with KIPP Texas School Leaders on grants such as Instructional Materials Allotment and Charter Start-up Funds. Key responsibilities include auditing federal grants to ensure compliance with timesheets, highly qualified status, and all required elements. This position is crucial for promoting the proper utilization and documentation of Federal & State Grants, aligning with KIPP Texas's values of chasing excellence, persisting with purpose, and bringing joy, and their mission to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths needed for future opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Proficiency in Excel including macros, VBA, and pivot tables
• Exceptional analytic, strategic, and problem-solving skills
• Strong planning, organization, and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage a variety of tasks.
• Results-oriented, hands-on team player who is dedicated to getting the job done
• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• 0-2 years of experience in audit, accounting, or grants compliance preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain the federal fund ledger and perform monthly close procedures.
• Monitor and review all Federal and State grant expenditures to ensure expenses are allowable, appropriate, and fully compliant with grant requirements.
• Prepare and submit federal and state financial compliance reports on time, maintaining all necessary documentation according to the KTX Finance compliance calendar.
• Research eligible State and Federal grants for KIPP Texas, gather all required supporting documentation, and ensure the timely submission of applications.
• Track Highly Qualified (HQ) statuses of KIPP Texas teachers for ESSA and IDEA- B Grant.
• Assist with federal and state fund budgeting and spend-down.
• Perform monthly federal and state grant draw-down.
• Track and maintain inventory of federally funded tech equipment, furniture and fixtures.
• Assist with annual financial and Single Audit.
• Participate in TEA desk audits/monitoring.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs.
• KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level