Rural Health Grant Analyst - Hybrid, Indianapolis

Job Description

Job Description

Grant Analyst

Be part of a transformative effort to improve the health and well-being of rural communities across Indiana.

Our client is leading Indiana’s 5-year Rural Health Transformation Program, including the Make Rural Indiana Healthy Again Regional Grants, a historic $600M investment to strengthen healthcare access, prevention, and system resilience across 64 fully rural and nine partially rural counties. This initiative brings together state leadership, healthcare providers, and community organizations to design and implement solutions that reflect local needs while advancing a shared, statewide vision for better health outcomes.

This role ensures the integrity, accountability, and impact of critical rural health investments by strengthening how grant funds are managed, monitored, and translated into measurable outcomes.

About the Role

The Rural Health Grant Analyst plays a central role in ensuring that grant-funded initiatives across Indiana are executed with strong financial stewardship, programmatic integrity, and data-driven accountability. This position leads subrecipient monitoring and compliance efforts, helping ensure that organizations receiving funding meet both state and federal requirements while delivering meaningful health outcomes.

Working across finance, program, and data teams, this role serves as a key partner to Division Directors, subrecipients, and statewide stakeholders. The Analyst not only evaluates compliance and performance but also helps build the systems, tools, and relationships that enable subrecipients to succeed. This is a highly visible role within the broader Rural Health Transformation Program governance structure, contributing directly to strategic oversight, audit readiness, and continuous program improvement.

What You’ll DoGrant Monitoring & Compliance Oversight

Ensure subrecipient activities align with state and federal grant requirements while promoting accountability and transparency.

• Develop and implement risk-based monitoring processes for subrecipients
• Conduct desk, virtual, and on-site reviews to assess fiscal and programmatic compliance
• Evaluate adherence to reporting requirements and performance measures
• Maintain audit-ready documentation, monitoring records, and compliance reports
• Support preparation for and response to state and federal audits

Financial Analysis & Stewardship

Strengthen fiscal integrity through detailed financial review and proactive issue identification.

• Analyze invoices, expenditure reports, ledgers, and supporting documentation
• Verify allowable costs and identify risks related to spending or compliance
• Utilize PeopleSoft Financials to monitor sub-award spending throughout the fiscal year
• Maintain organized and accessible financial records
• Serve as a finance and administrative resource to Division Directors

Data Validation & Performance Alignment

Ensure data accuracy and alignment with program goals to support informed decision-making.

• Review subrecipient data submissions for completeness and accuracy
• Validate alignment with program performance measures and reporting requirements
• Identify trends, gaps, and risks in program and financial data
• Support data-informed oversight and performance tracking

Stakeholder Support & Capacity Building

Partner with subrecipients and internal teams to strengthen grant management capabilities.

• Provide technical assistance on grant compliance, reporting, and documentation practices
• Collaborate with subrecipients to develop corrective action plans
• Track and follow up on corrective actions to ensure timely resolution
• Coordinate with internal program, finance, and data teams to resolve issues

Process Improvement & Program Support

Continuously improve monitoring tools, processes, and program effectiveness.

• Contribute to the development of monitoring tools, templates, and procedures
• Support continuous improvement efforts across grant administration processes
• Assist in responding to programmatic and financial inquiries
• Help strengthen systems that support long-term program sustainability

What You BringSkillRequired / DesiredYears of ExperienceMaster’s degree or equivalent experience in program evaluation, public administration, finance, or related fieldRequiredProgram evaluation, QA, grant administration, or data analysis experienceRequired4+ yearsKnowledge of federal and state grant laws, policies, and proceduresRequired4+ yearsKnowledge of business administration practices and basic accountingRequired4+ yearsAbility to develop and adapt policies, procedures, and monitoring methodsRequired4+ yearsAbility to collaborate with state, local, and federal stakeholdersRequiredFinancial data analysis and reporting skillsRequiredProficiency with PeopleSoft Financials or similar systemsRequired4+ yearsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and related toolsRequiredExperience with reporting systems such as REDCap or GrantSolutionsRequiredProblem -solving skills applied to state and local program challengesRequiredStrong written and verbal communication skillsRequiredExperience with CMS-funded programs or federal cooperative agreementsHighly DesiredFamiliarity with Indiana’s rural health landscapeHighly DesiredExperience in chronic disease prevention or community-clinical integrationHighly DesiredExperience in lifestyle medicine, diabetes prevention, or hypertension managementHighly DesiredWork Environment & Travel

• Hybrid role based in downtown Indianapolis
• Onsite at IDOH office 3 days per week, 2 days remote
• Standard schedule of 37.5 hours per week
• Travel required for on-site subrecipient monitoring; reimbursed per Indiana state travel policy
• Work performed primarily in a standard office environment
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs may be required

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to ensuring that one of Indiana’s largest rural health investments delivers on its promise. By strengthening oversight, improving financial and data integrity, and supporting subrecipients in meeting complex requirements, the Rural Health Grant Analyst helps ensure that funding translates into real, measurable improvements in health outcomes for rural communities across the state.