Junior Analyst

Jr. Analyst HighPoint professionals focus on helping government agencies and companies implement their most critically strategic initiatives. The role of Jr. Analyst contributes to HighPoint by monitoring, data analysis, reporting, and technical assistance support to help ensure the effective administration and oversight of DCDDP grant programs. Job Responsibilities Assist with the development and maintenance of monitoring tools, dashboards, and tracking mechanisms to support oversight of DCDDP grant programs. Review, validate, organize, and analyze program and performance data to support compliance monitoring, reporting, and program improvement activities. Prepare performance summaries, data reports, trend analyses, and visualizations using information from Performance Progress Reports (PPRs) and other program submissions. Support annual grant portfolio reviews by compiling and organizing performance and compliance data to help identify potential risks and areas requiring additional monitoring. Provide technical assistance to grant recipients on reporting requirements, data collection processes, and the use of systems such as GrantSolutions, OLDC, and other approved reporting platforms. Develop and update training materials, job aids, webinars, and guidance documents that support reporting compliance and data quality. Monitor reporting deadlines, track submission status, and assist with recipient communications related to reporting requirements. Support data collection and evaluation activities by assisting with the development of questionnaires, surveys, and documentation required for OMB and PRA clearance processes. Coordinate with internal staff and external system providers to address user questions, support system updates, and improve reporting and operational processes. Assist in preparing reports, briefing materials, presentations, and other communications that support leadership decision-making and stakeholder reporting. Knowledge and Skills Requirements Foundational knowledge of program monitoring, performance measurement, data analysis, and grants management principles. Ability to collect, review, organize, and analyze data with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Basic experience with data reporting, dashboards, spreadsheets, and data visualization tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, summaries, training materials, and correspondence. Ability to learn and apply federal reporting requirements, compliance standards, and grants management processes. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines. Customer service mindset and ability to provide technical assistance and support to internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively with program staff, grant recipients, and system users. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Demonstrated problem-solving skills, adaptability, and willingness to learn new systems, tools, and processes. Education and Years of Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Data Analytics, Statistics, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field. 1-3 years of experience supporting program administration, grants management, data analysis, reporting, compliance monitoring, or a related function; internship or federal contracting experience may be considered. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $60,000-$70,000 About HighPoint HighPoint is a growth-oriented firm that provides a unique, differentiated employee culture relative to our Federal market peers. We leverage this growth-oriented and employee-focused culture to attract and retain a higher grade of talent than our peers to be an employer of choice. HighPoint helps government agencies elevate the citizen experience (CX) by improving the touchpoints through which citizens interact with government. We were founded in 2006 by Ben Lanius with the spirit of transforming how agencies connect with and empower citizens to deliver on mission-critical objectives. At HighPoint, our focus is on delivering results that matter. We support and modernize our federal customer's mission critical systems and functions. Agility is at our core: it is the mantra that drives us to succeed. We work quickly, analytically and deliver on agency priorities. HighPoint is a privately held company with a team of over 130 passionate professionals spread across 12 states in the U.S. HighPoint Digital, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. HighPoint Digital, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 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