Grants Analyst: Grant Research & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

The Grants Analyst position with the State of Arkansas is responsible for applying professional level skills related to grant management in the Substance Abuse Prevention area. This entry-level role supports research, analysis, and administrative tasks to ensure proper grant handling from application to post-award compliance.

Preferred candidates have a Bachelor's in a related field and at least 1 year of grants management or related support experience, with strong Excel data analysis and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or a related field preferred.
• 1 year of experience in grants management or related administrative support roles preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grant funding opportunities.
• Assist in preparing and submitting grant applications and proposals.
• Review and process financial data related to active grants and ensure compliance with 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.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Grants Analyst position with the State of Arkansas is responsible for applying professional level skills related to grant management in the Substance Abuse Prevention area. This entry-level role supports research, analysis, and administrative tasks to ensure proper grant handling from application to post-award compliance.

Preferred candidates have a Bachelor's in a related field and at least 1 year of grants management or related support experience, with strong Excel data analysis and