State and Federal Grant, Analyst

KIPP • Austin, TX

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The State & Federal Grants Analyst at KIPP Texas Public Schools is responsible for maximizing funding opportunities 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 specific grants like Instructional Materials Allotment and Charter Start-up Funds. A key aspect of the role is auditing federal grants to ensure compliance with timesheet requirements, highly qualified status, and all other necessary elements. This position is crucial for promoting the proper utilization and documentation of Federal & State Grants, thereby furthering KIPP Texas's mission to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths needed for future opportunities. The role requires alignment with KIPP Texas's values of chasing excellence, persisting with purpose, and bringing joy, and the belief that all students will learn and achieve at high levels.

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
• Ability to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.
• Ability to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region.
• 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.
• Legal plans (employee-paid)
• LifeLock identity protection (employee-paid)
• Life insurance (employee-paid)
• Disability insurance (employee-paid)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees