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Grant Analyst
Join a Mission-Driven Initiative Transforming Rural Healthcare in Indiana
At aFit Staffing, we connect exceptional professionals with organizations making a meaningful impact. We believe the right people drive lasting change, and we're proud to support opportunities that strengthen communities across Indiana.
We are seeking a Grant Analyst to support the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a statewide initiative focused on advancing healthcare outcomes and building sustainable healthcare infrastructure throughout Indiana's rural communities.
About the Role
The Grant Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring grant-funded organizations remain compliant with state and federal funding requirements while supporting the broader mission of rural health transformation. This position serves as a key resource for monitoring financial stewardship, program performance, reporting accuracy, and risk management across participating sub-awardees.
Working closely with program, finance, and data teams, the Grant Analyst will conduct financial and programmatic reviews, analyze grant performance data, identify compliance risks, and provide technical assistance to funded organizations. This role combines analytical expertise, relationship management, and operational oversight to help ensure grant resources are used effectively and in alignment with program objectives.
This is a long-term contract opportunity supporting a five-year initiative with significant visibility across leadership teams and stakeholders dedicated to improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Indiana.
What You'll Do
Program Oversight & Compliance
- Implement risk-based monitoring processes for grant-funded sub-awardees.
- Conduct desk reviews, virtual reviews, and on-site monitoring activities.
- Analyze financial documentation to verify allowable costs and identify potential risks.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and monitoring records.
- Track corrective action plans and verify timely resolution of findings.
- Assist with audit preparation and responses when needed.
Financial Monitoring & Analysis
- Monitor sub-award spending and financial activity.
- Utilize PeopleSoft Financials to review and track financial information.
- Perform reporting and reconciliation activities related to grant compliance.
- Serve as a finance and administrative resource to division leadership.
- Identify potential fiscal concerns and recommend corrective actions.
Data Strategy & Performance
- Review sub-awardee data for accuracy and alignment with program performance measures.
- Analyze operational and programmatic data to identify trends and risks.
- Support data integrity initiatives and grant reporting requirements.
- Contribute to monitoring tools, templates, and process improvements.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Technical Assistance
- Provide technical assistance related to grant administration, reporting, and documentation.
- Collaborate with program, finance, and data teams to resolve monitoring-related issues.
- Develop productive working relationships with local, state, and federal stakeholders.
- Support capacity-building efforts among participating organizations.
What You Bring
| Skill / Experience | Requirement Level | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Program evaluation experience | Required | 4-6 Years |
| Quality assurance experience | Required | 4-6 Years |
| Grant oversight or grant administration experience | Required | 4-6 Years |
| Data analysis experience | Required | 4-6 Years |
| Data management experience | Required | 4-6 Years |
| Knowledge of federal and state grant regulations | Required | Not Specified |
| Financial analysis and grant accounting fundamentals | Required | Not Specified |
| PeopleSoft Financials experience | Required | Not Specified |
| Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills | Required | Not Specified |
| Strong written and verbal communication skills | Required | Not Specified |
| Problem-solving and analytical abilities | Required | Not Specified |
| Public health background | Highly Desired | Not Specified |
| Experience with CMS-funded programs or federal cooperative agreements | Highly Desired | Not Specified |
| Familiarity with Indiana rural healthcare organizations and systems | Highly Desired | Not Specified |
| Experience with REDCap, EUNA, Amplifund, or similar reporting platforms | Highly Desired | Not Specified |
Work Environment
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Approximately 2-3 days onsite in Indianapolis
- 37.5-hour work week
- Long-term contract supporting a five-year grant initiative
Why This Role Matters
This position offers an opportunity to directly support the transformation of healthcare delivery across rural Indiana. Through financial oversight, compliance monitoring, and data-driven program support, you'll help ensure critical grant funding creates measurable, lasting impact for rural communities while gaining exposure to senior leadership and statewide healthcare initiatives.