GRANTS ANALYST

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arkansas in Little Rock is seeking a Grants Analyst to support the grants team with research, analysis, and administrative tasks from application to post-award compliance. The role emphasizes preparing proposals, reviewing financial data, and ensuring adherence to grant guidelines.

This entry-level position requires a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or related field and about one year of grants management experience. Proficiency in Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field.
• About one year of grants management or related administrative experience.
• Strong Excel proficiency and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching and identifying potential grant funding opportunities.
• Support preparation and submission of grant applications and proposals.
• Review and process financial data for active grants and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain records of grant applications, awards, and status in the database.
• Prepare routine reports on grant performance, budgets, and timelines.
• Assist in budget proposals and financial documentation for grant applications.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Number: 22109378
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: August 20, 2026

The Grants Analyst is responsible for applying professional level skills and has specific program knowledge as it relates to area of assignment in Substance Abuse Prevention.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift & carry 50 pounds
• Limited travel--both in and out of state

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 year's experience in grant management
• 2 year's experience Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) Prevention
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including spreadsheet functions, including formulas, and data analysis
• Familiarity with purchase orders, credit memos, and data entry
• Extreme attention to detail
• Strong problem solving skills to resolve vendor or client discrepancies
• Good communication and customer service skills for handling billing inquiries
• Strong organizational skills to manage high-volume deadlines

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Job Series: Grant Management – Career-path

Classification: Grants Analyst

Class Code: FGM01P

Pay Grade: SGS04

Salary Range: $43,088 - $63,770

Job Summary

The Grants Analyst is an entry-level position responsible for providing research, analysis, and administrative support to the grants team. The Grants Analyst assists in the preparation of grant proposals, reviews financial data, and ensures compliance with grant guidelines. This role is critical to ensuring that grants are managed effectively from application to post-award compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist in researching and identifying potential grant funding opportunities. Support the preparation and submission of grant applications and proposals. Assist in reviewing and processing financial data related to active grants, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Maintain records of grant applications, awards, and status reports in the grants management database. Prepare routine reports on grant performance, budget compliance, and timelines. Assist in the preparation of budget proposals and financial documentation for grant applications. Perform other administrative duties as needed in support of the grants team.

Knowledge and Skills

Basic understanding of grant management processes and principles. Strong analytical skills and the ability to research and interpret grant guidelines and funding opportunities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or a related field preferred. One year of experience in grants management or related administrative support roles.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

N/AOTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.