State and Federal Grant, Analyst

KIPP Texas Public Schools • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. A key responsibility includes 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 Grant expenditures, thereby furthering KIPP Texas's mission by aligning with its values of chasing excellence, persisting with purpose, and bringing joy, and its 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
• 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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees