Grants Analyst, Government Grants

American Heart Association; Chattanooga (TN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Grant Analyst to provide operational support for government grants. This role involves budget planning, compliance monitoring, and coordinating communications with grantors. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in project management and federal regulations. This is a full-time, flexible remote position with a salary range of $70,000 to $80,000.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-matched retirement program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development Programs

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of relevant experience; Five (5) years preferred.
• Experience in project management in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Familiarity with federal grantors such as CDC, HRSA, and NIH.

Responsibilities

• Determine prior approval requirements specific to an award.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust budgets to align with project needs.
• Ensure salaries charged reflect the work performed under the grant.
• Partner with project leads to ensure timely expense review.
• Coordinate the completion of required forms for contractors.
• Manage grantor communications and coordinate internal approvals.

Skills

Financial Systems Understanding

Project Management

Federal Regulations Knowledge

Funding Mechanisms Familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree equivalent

Job description

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The American Heart Association has a phenomenal opportunity for a Grant Analyst, Government Grants with our Office of Funded Programs Team.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, grant-funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on July 31, 2026, with the potential of extension. The location for this position is flexible and remote.

Reporting to the VP, Funded Programs, the Grant Analyst, Government Grants will provide operational support to the Principal Investigators (PIs) and implementation teams for specific government grants throughout the grant lifecycle.

The expected pay range will be $70,000 to $80,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

Responsibilities

• Prior Approval Requests & Compliance: Determine prior approval requirements or waivers specific to a particular award and monitor for activity that may require prior approval from grantors, develop, coordinate, and facilitate accordingly.

• Budget Planning: Develop, monitor, and adjust budgets to align with project resource needs, funding requirements, and federal cost principles. This includes preparing budget revisions and drafting justifications.

• Compensation Compliance: Ensure that salaries and wages charged are fair and accurately reflect the work performed under the grant.

• Expense Review: Partner with project leads to ensure expenses and invoices are accurately completed, reviewed, approved, and submitted promptly. Resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Cost Transfers: Ensure that all cost transfers and expense reallocations are properly documented and comply with grant regulations.

• Subrecipient & Contract Management: Coordinate the completion of required forms for contractors and subrecipients, work with cross-functional teams and systems (e.g., Optimus) for approval processes, and prepare necessary documents for subrecipient monitoring and contractor bid process, as needed.

• Communication and Reporting: Manage grantor communications, coordinate internal approvals for grantor requests, and collaborate with program teams to track milestones and deliverables.

• Other Duties: Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree equivalent.

• At least three (3) years of relevant experience. Five (5) years preferred.

• Financial Systems: Understanding of financial systems, journal entries, and expense management, including budget development.

• Project Management: Experience in project management in compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Federal Regulations: Understanding of OMB Uniform Guidance and NIH policies.

• Funding Mechanisms: Familiarity with federal grantors such as CDC, HRSA, and NIH.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected pay range will be $70,000 to $80,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.

• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.

• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.

• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.

• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin, and physical or cognitive abilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.