Grants Data Analyst - Budget & Compliance (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Arizona Department of Education in Phoenix is seeking a Grants Data Analyst to develop, analyze, and monitor budgets and grants for Title I-A, Title I-D, Title II-A, Title III, Title IV-A, Title V-B and related programs. The role includes data support from various ADE projects and collaboration with department staff.

Occasional in-state travel is required. The department uses a hybrid work environment with up to two remote days; in-office work may be required up to five days as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in business/public administration, finance, accounting, computer information systems, or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and administering budgets, monitor and report on revenue and expenditure activity.
• Prepare monthly budget status reports; propose budget amendments. Conduct data analysis and research on specific budget issues.
• Review personnel requisition and fund transfers for consistency with budget and financial objectives.
• Perform various analysis to support financial recommendations on variances.
• Conduct reconciliations for Local Education Agency level grant allocations.
• Ensure all allocation files and supporting documentation are properly archived.
• Assist with communications to Local Education Agencies regarding their allocations through data visualization and other tools.
• Support compliance with Federal reporting requirements including the Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR) and EdFacts or any other data need for the agency and department.
• Work collaboratively with the Directors and Deputy Associate Superintendent on various reporting projects as needed.
• Analyze financial data proactively to find any potential inconsistencies or errors in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate findings and follow through on corrective action.
• Prepare Ad hoc data analysis and projects as requested.
• Provide grantees with technical assistance on state and federal budgeting and funding compliance in accordance with USFR, EDGAR, and OMB UGG.
• Engage in collaboration with ADE program areas to improve processes and align internal processes in relation to grants.
• Develop and provide professional learning opportunities through face-to-face and virtual methods with unit leadership and external partners.
• Professional learning includes state and federal reporting, funding and coding and general compliance measures for the (ESEA) Consolidated grant application.
• Lead the ESSA Conference organization, structure, delegation, and final product

Skills

Organizing tasks under supervision

Data analysis

Budget and grant experience

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public admin/finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Power BI

Job description

Arizona Department of Education in Phoenix is seeking a Grants Data Analyst to develop, analyze, and monitor budgets and grants for Title I-A, Title I-D, Title II-A, Title III, Title IV-A, Title V-B and related programs. The role includes data support from various ADE projects and collaboration with department staff.

Occasional in-state travel is required. The department uses a hybrid work environment with up to two remote days; in-office work may be required up to five days as needed.