GRANTS DATA ANALYST

Arizona Department of Education; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, life, and短

Top-ranked retirement and long-term

Ten paid holidays per year

Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi

Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Deferred compensation plan

Wellness plans

Job summary

Arizona Department of Education in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Grants Data Analyst to support development, analysis, and monitoring of budgets and grant compliance across federal and state programs. The role includes budget reporting, reconciliation, and technical assistance for budgeting and compliance.

You will lead data efforts for the Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR), EdFacts, and related dashboards, collaborate with ADE program areas, and provide professional learning

Qualifications

• Knowledge of government budget and grant preparation and administration, including data collection methods and practices.
• Knowledge of quantitative analysis.
• Knowledge of research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of record keeping practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of public relations techniques.
• Knowledge of school district accounting and fiscal operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, computer information systems, or related field; or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and administering budgets, monitoring and reporting revenue and expenditure activity.
• Prepare monthly budget status reports; propose budget amendments; perform data analysis and research on budget issues.
• Review personnel requisitions and fund transfers for consistency with budget and financial objectives.
• Conduct analysis to support financial recommendations on variances.
• Perform reconciliations for Local Education Agency (LEA) level grant allocations.
• Ensure allocation files and supporting documentation are properly archived.
• Support communications to LEAs regarding allocations using data visualization and other tools.
• Support compliance with federal reporting requirements, including the Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR) and EdFacts or other agency data needs.
• Collaborate with Directors and the Deputy Associate Superintendent on reporting projects as needed.
• Analyze financial data to identify potential inconsistencies or errors, communicate findings, and follow through on corrective action.
• Prepare ad hoc data analysis and projects as requested.
• Provide technical assistance on state and federal budgeting and funding compliance in accordance with USFR, EDGAR, and OMB Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG).
• Partner closely with ADE program areas to improve processes, procedures, communication, and services related to grants, specifically state and federal budgeting and funding compliance.
• Develop and provide professional learning opportunities through face-to-face and virtual methods in collaboration with unit leadership, other ADE program areas, and/or external partners.
• Serve as the lead individual for the ESSA Conference, including organization, structure, delegation, and final product.

Skills

Budget analysis

Data visualization

Quantitative analysis

Reporting

Documentation

Public relations basics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, computer information systems, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Power BI

EdFacts

Job description

The Arizona Department of Education seeks a Grants Data Analyst to support the development, analysis, and monitoring of budgets and grant compliance across multiple ESEA and related programs. The role includes budget reporting and reconciliation work, technical assistance for budgeting and compliance, and professional learning and conference leadership.

Role Overview

In this position, you will perform technical and professional duties focused on the development, analysis, and monitoring of budget, grant, compliance, and professional development activities for grants assigned to the ESEA Consolidated Application (Title I-A, Title I-D, Title II-A, Title III, Title IV-A, Title V-B). You will also support RLIS, Homeless, Foster, Refugee, and McKinney-Vento initiatives. The role includes consulting on and serving data efforts from other program areas within the department and agency projects.

Location: Phoenix, AZ (hybrid). The organization currently allows up to two days of remote work, contingent upon business needs. Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs require.

Travel: Occasional in-state and rare out-of-state travel is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and administering budgets, monitoring and reporting revenue and expenditure activity.
• Prepare monthly budget status reports; propose budget amendments; perform data analysis and research on budget issues.
• Review personnel requisitions and fund transfers for consistency with budget and financial objectives.
• Conduct analysis to support financial recommendations on variances.
• Perform reconciliations for Local Education Agency (LEA) level grant allocations.
• Ensure allocation files and supporting documentation are properly archived.
• Support communications to LEAs regarding allocations using data visualization and other tools.
• Support compliance with federal reporting requirements, including the Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR) and EdFacts or other agency data needs.
• Collaborate with Directors and the Deputy Associate Superintendent on reporting projects as needed.
• Analyze financial data to identify potential inconsistencies or errors, communicate findings, and follow through on corrective action.
• Prepare ad hoc data analysis and projects as requested.
• Provide technical assistance on state and federal budgeting and funding compliance in accordance with USFR, EDGAR, and OMB Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG).
• Partner closely with ADE program areas to improve processes, procedures, communication, and services related to grants, specifically state and federal budgeting and funding compliance.
• Develop and provide professional learning opportunities through face-to-face and virtual methods in collaboration with unit leadership, other ADE program areas, and/or external partners.
• Serve as the lead individual for the ESSA Conference, including organization, structure, delegation, and final product.

Required Knowledge and Qualifications

• Knowledge of government budget and grant preparation and administration, including data collection methods and practices.
• Knowledge of quantitative analysis.
• Knowledge of research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of record keeping practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of public relations techniques.
• Knowledge of school district accounting and fiscal operations.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in business/public administration, finance, accounting, computer information systems, or related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree.
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to review and edit documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise correspondence and reports on financial, budgetary, and administrative issues.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate files, records, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and establish effective working relationships with staff, managers, vendors, and consultants.

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Power BI
• EdFacts

Selective Preferences

• Three or more years of combined professional experience performing budgetary, administrative, and operational support work, preferably related to school district accounting and fiscal operations and/or State and Federal grant.
• Experience delivering technical assistance and professional learning.

Compensation and Schedule

• Salary: $70,000 - $71,500 per year
• Grade: 21
• Closing Date: 11/13/2026

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans.Ten paid holidays per year.
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years.
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly.
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child) through a pilot program.
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Wellness plans.

Pre-Employment and Additional Information

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of background and reference checks, required documents, and if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.
• Newly hired State employees must complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) participation is required upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period, with enrollment instructions provided on or shortly after your first day.

Contact

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.