Hybrid Grant Analytics & Lifecycle Specialist
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Job summary
NAMI Illinois, based in Chicago, seeks a Grant Lifecycle Management & Data Analyst to oversee financial stewardship and grant compliance across multiple funding sources. The role emphasizes tracking expenditures, producing reports, and turning data into actionable insights for leadership and funders.
The ideal candidate has experience in budgeting, grant reporting, and data visualization, with a strong eye for accuracy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or nonprofit management.
- 1–3 years of grant administration or nonprofit finance experience.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
- Experience with grant reporting and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Monitor post-award grant expenditures for compliance with budgets and funding requirements.
- Track grant spending, balances, encumbrances, and budget modifications.
- Prepare financial reports for government agencies, foundations, and funders.
- Develop dashboards, charts, and visual reports communicating grant performance.
- Support grant audits and documentation organization.
- Assist with grant budgeting, forecasting, and revisions.
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Job description
NAMI Illinois, based in Chicago, seeks a Grant Lifecycle Management & Data Analyst to oversee financial stewardship and grant compliance across multiple funding sources. The role emphasizes tracking expenditures, producing reports, and turning data into actionable insights for leadership and funders.
The ideal candidate has experience in budgeting, grant reporting, and data visualization, with a strong eye for accuracy.
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