Grant Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Grant Analyst to support grantmaking operations for a non-profit organization in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can oversee grant activity from intake through closure while maintaining strong compliance standards, accurate records, and responsive service to internal and external stakeholders. The role will contribute to process improvement, reporting quality, and effective use of grant management tools in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the administration of routine and highly nuanced grant awards from initial review through final processing, ensuring each transaction is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Evaluate grant requests for compliance by reviewing recipient eligibility, intended use of funds, and supporting documentation in line with policy and regulatory expectations.
• Refine operational workflows by identifying delays, recurring errors, and control gaps, then implementing improvements that increase efficiency and service quality.
• Maintain reliable grant data by reviewing record accuracy, applying consistent coding standards, and ensuring documentation is complete and well organized.
• Collaborate with partners across departments to define reporting needs and produce clear, actionable information from grant-related data.
• Support strong adoption of grant systems and operational tools by developing guidance materials, training users, and enhancing templates and dashboards.
• Serve as a dependable point of contact for escalated grant questions, exception requests, and sensitive situations requiring balanced judgment.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to uphold governance standards, align service expectations, and advance continuous improvement efforts.
• Contribute to additional grant operations assignments as business needs evolve.• At least 2 years of experience in grants administration, grant operations, compliance, or a related analytical function.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple grant files or comparable workstreams while meeting deadlines and maintaining high accuracy.
• Experience interpreting policies, regulatory requirements, or procedural guidelines and applying them consistently in day-to-day work.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to identify issues, assess risk, and recommend practical solutions.
• Proficiency in working with systems, records, and reporting tools to support data quality and operational decision-making.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and support stakeholder needs effectively.
• Ability to create or improve process documentation, user guidance, and training materials for operational consistency.
• Familiarity with compliance-related concepts such as due diligence, documentation review, or risk assessment is preferred.