Business Analyst (Federal Grants & eRA Systems)

GovCIO; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP Program

Learning & Development platform

Certification assistance

Referral bonus program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a remote Business Analyst specializing in Federal Grants & eRA Systems to support EPA initiatives. The role focuses on mapping and improving grant-related processes, ensuring regulatory alignment, and coordinating with implementation teams through testing and UAT.

The ideal candidate has extensive BA experience in federal grants, strong knowledge of eRA/GrantSolutions, and the ability to work independently in a remote setup. Public Trust clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 12+ years of business analysis experience (or commensurate experience).
• Direct Experience: support implementations, migrations, or modernizations of eRA or GrantSolutions in a federal agency environment.
• Domain Expertise: federal grant policies, FOAs/NOFOs, award obligation, post-award monitoring.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid-remote environment.
• Clearance Required: ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Master all aspects of User Roles and Use Cases for the EPA Next Gen Grant System with training docs.
• Serve as an Analyst or Senior Analyst during development, deployment, or enhancement of eRA Commons/GrantSolution.
• Analyze and document as-is and to-be business processes across federal grant lifecycle.
• Identify bottlenecks, compliance gaps, and opportunities for workflow automation.
• Support gap analysis and recommendations to migrate to standardized To Be state.
• Coordinate with the implementation team on testing and clarification activities.
• Support testing activities (UAT, DR) and meetings with Customer and Business POCs.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Independent work

Business analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Information Technology

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a remote Business Analyst (Federal Grants & eRA Systems) to support the EPA.

Responsibilities

• Master all aspects of User Roles and Use Cases for the EPA Next Generation Grant System with focus on optimal workstreams for grant products, this includes KB articles, SOPs, and related training documentation

• Serve as an Analyst or Senior Analyst during the development, deployment, migration, or enhancement of enterprise systems such as eRA Commons/modules or GrantSolution

• Analyze and document "as-is" and "to-be" business processes across all phases of the federal grant lifecycle (Pre-Award, Award, Post-Award, Closeout, and Audit)

• Identify operational bottlenecks, regulatory compliance gaps, and opportunities for workflow automation. Leverage existing Kaizen and optimization artifacts for grants optimization, understand eRA platform offerings, and work with the end customer to either adjust or tailor processes to meet the future state

• Support the Gap Analysis, trade-off analysis, and recommendations development to migrate from the As-Is custom state to a standardized Line of Business To Be State

• Quickly understand the client’s business issues and data challenges

• Communicate both written and orally with the project team and the client about technical and end user issues

• Compare new requirements with prior Kaizen artifacts and identify opportunities with the To-Be state of the eRA platform

• As directed, coordinate with the implementation team on testing and clarification activities

• Support testing activities as needed (UAT, DR exercises, etc.)

• Support meetings with Customer and Business POCs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 12+ years of business analysis experience (or commensurate experience)

• Direct Experience: Demonstrated background supporting implementations, migrations, or modernizations of eRA or GrantSolutions in a federal agency environment (e.g., NIH, CDC, HHS, NSF, or USDA)

• Domain Expertise: Thorough understanding of federal grant policies, funding opportunity announcements (FOAs/NOFOs), peer review/application intake, award obligation, financial drawdown, and post-award monitoring

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint

• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a hybrid-remote work environment

• Critical Thinking: Proven ability to take ambiguous, complex federal processes and decompose them into structured technical requirements and process maps

• Clearance Required: Ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance

Desired Skills

• Prior experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) using tools like Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps

• Pattern recognition in support of Incident and Problem Management

• Possess a growth-oriented mindset to identify friction points and propose solutions to common end-user challenges

Posted Salary Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility Program

• Pet Insurance

• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.