Grants Analyst

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grants Analyst at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management ensures accurate and compliant fiscal administration of grants across all phases of the grant lifecycle, from application through closeout.

This role serves as the financial liaison between program staff, finance leadership, and federal and state agencies, supporting budget development, financial reporting, grant draws, and compliance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and GAAP.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal social service program accounting and budgeting.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports, statements, and projections.
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Access, Encompass, Hyperion, and PeopleSoft Financials.
• At least 8 years in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, or related experience, including 1 year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and compliant fiscal administration of grants across all phases.
• Serve as financial liaison between program staff, finance leadership, and agencies.
• Support budget development, financial reporting, grant draws, and compliance monitoring.
• Improve operational efficiency and strengthen agency-wide grant management practices.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Accounting

Budgeting

GAAP

Financial analysis

Tools

Excel

Access

Encompass

Hyperion

PeopleSoft Financials

Job description

The Grants Analyst at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management ensures accurate and compliant fiscal administration of state and federal grants across all phases of the grant lifecycle, from application through closeout. This role serves as the financial liaison between program staff, finance leadership, and federal and state agencies, supporting budget development, financial reporting, grant draws, and compliance monitoring. The position advances operational efficiency and strengthens agency-wide grant management practices.

Key qualifications:

• Broad knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal social service program accounting, budgeting, and applicable laws and procedures
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Access, Encompass, Hyperion, and PeopleSoft Financials
• At least 8 years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, or related experience, including 1 year of supervisory experience