Public Health Grant Analyst (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Arapahoe County Government; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Arapahoe County Government is seeking a Public Health Grant Analyst to manage complex grant budgets, invoicing, and financial reporting in a hybrid work setting at Centennial, CO. You will ensure compliance with funding requirements and timelines while coordinating with the Public Health Finance and Operations Division.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, and at least 2 years of accounting/finance experience, including fiscal grant management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
• 2+ years accounting/finance experience.
• Fiscal Grant Management.
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversees awarded grants to ensure compliance with funding requirements, reporting obligations, and timelines; maintains audit readiness.
• Collaborates with Department and Division Leadership in the development of the individual grant budgets including all budget amendments.
• Collaborates with Program staff to track and review program expenditures per the grant budget and/or contract; oversees the creation and maintenance of grant ledgers; and prepares spending forecasting tools for use by program staff and leadership.
• Leads communication efforts with all program staff and leadership, including developing meeting agendas and identifying areas of communication improvement.
• Regularly monitors grant spending to ensure programs are on track to efficiently and effectively spend down the grant award per the grant contract, making appropriate recommendations for financial management of grant award.
• Prepares and reconciles grant invoices utilizing Financial Database reports, prepares and enters adjusting journal entries for any reconciliation discrepancies.
• Serves as primary contact for granting agencies and external partners.
• Recommends and supports process improvements and policy/procedure changes to enhance quality, time, and budget deliverables.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

MS Office

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field

2+ years accounting/finance experience

Fiscal Grant Management

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Public Health Grant Analyst (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Job Number: 804

Salary: $66,010.10 - $99,015.02

Department/Office: Public Health

Division: Operations

Location: 6964 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112

Job Type : Salary Full-Time

Posting Date: 09/18/2026

Closing Date: 10/09/2026

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we're here for our neighbors on their best days---and their worst. We share our residents' goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we're proud to call home.

NOTE: This position is eligble for career progression.

• The full hiring range for the Grant Analyst is $66,010.10 to $99,015.02 annually dependent upon education and experience.

• The full hiring range for Senior Grant Analyst is $69,889.04 to $111,639.06annually dependent upon education and experience.

• Additional Senior Grant Analyst Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.

• 4+ years accounting/finance experience.

• Fiscal Grant Management.

• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

This position performs a variety of specialized grant management and accounting tasks, including accounts payable, purchasing and accounts receivable, financial reporting and reconciliation, grant invoicing and budgeting, technical, administrative, and clerical duties associated with grant management, accounting, and the functions of the Public Health Finance and Operations Division.

DUTIES:

• Oversees awarded grants to ensure compliance with funding requirements, reporting obligations, and timelines; maintains audit readiness.

• Collaborates with Department and Division Leadership in the development of the individual grant budgets including all budget amendments.

• Collaborates with Program staff to track and review program expenditures per the grant budget and/or contract; oversees the creation and maintenance of grant ledgers; and prepares spending forecasting tools for use by program staff and leadership.

• Leads communication efforts with all program staff and leadership, including developing meeting agendas and identifying areas of communication improvement.

• Regularly monitors grant spending to ensure programs are on track to efficiently and effectively spend down the grant award per the grant contract, making appropriate recommendations for financial management of grant award.

• Prepares and reconciles grant invoices utilizing Financial Database reports, prepares and enters adjusting journal entries for any reconciliation discrepancies.

• Serves as primary contact for granting agencies and external partners.

• Recommends and supports process improvements and policy/procedure changes to enhance quality, time, and budget deliverables.

REQUIREMENTS:

Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents, and events. Employee participates in all exercises and drills on emergency preparedness and response, as required. Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee and initiates corrective actions and responses pursuant to Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes, and regulations.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles, ability to analyze and prepare forecasts and financial reports

• Strong proficiency in the use of software to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, as well as accounting software.

• Ability to communicate complex numerical information in a simple, easy to understand manner

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines and schedules

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

• Accountability

• Accessibility

• Inclusivity

• Integrity

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field

• 2+ years accounting/finance experience

• Fiscal Grant Management

• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Federal Grant Management experience

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends 90% of the time sitting and 10% of the time either standing or walking.

• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.

• Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.

• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.

• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.

• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.

• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Definitions:

• Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

At our core, we believe our people are the key to fostering equality and innovation, as well as a work culture where everyone belongs. Ourstrategic plan (https://files.arapahoeco.gov/Public%20Health/Assessments%20And%20Plans/ACPH_Strategic_Plan.pdf#page=6) is grounded in health equity and is the heart of everything we do in public health. We are bringing together people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to better advance community health. Recently, we became Colorado's first Local Public Health Agency (LPHA) to be recognized as anAge Friendly Public Health System (https://www.tfah.org/initiatives/age-friendly-public-health/) . We are dedicated to building a workforce that proudly reflects the county we serve. Everyone starts somewhere, so even if you feel you're missing a few preferred qualifications, please apply if you're passionate about the position!

*** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.*

*** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.*

Employee Benefits Summary Brochure (https://files.arapahoeco.gov/Human%20Resources/Work%20for%20Arapahoe%20County/Benefit_Summary.pdf)

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Denver