Grant Analyst

Grant Analyst job description

A grant analyst is responsible for supporting the financial, administrative and compliance activities associated with grant-funded programs and initiatives. These professionals help organizations evaluate grant performance and funding utilization throughout the award life cycle by analyzing budgets, monitoring expenditures and supporting reporting requirements. As government agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and research organizations face increasing accountability for grant funding, grant analysts play an important role in helping ensure funds are administered effectively and in accordance with grant agreements.

Grant analysts work closely with program managers, finance teams, grant administrators and external funding organizations to monitor grant performance and support compliance with funding requirements. Their work helps organizations maintain accurate financial records, meet reporting deadlines and maximize the impact of grant-funded programs.

Typical grant analyst duties:

Monitor grant budgets, expenditures and funding allocations to help ensure compliance with grant requirements and funding guidelines

Review financial transactions and supporting documentation and track grant activity throughout the award life cycle

Prepare grant reports, budget updates, performance metrics and financial analyses for internal stakeholders and funding agencies

Collaborate with program managers and finance teams to support grant planning, budget administration, audits and monitoring activities

Maintain grant records and reporting documentation and identify opportunities to improve grant administration processes, reporting accuracy and compliance practices

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Analytics

Budget administration

Budget monitoring

Expenditure tracking

Financial analysis

Fund accounting software

Government grants

Grant administration

Grant compliance

Grant management

Grant reporting

Nonprofit ERP platform proficiency

National salary range for Grant Analyst

65000 - 75000

Low

65000

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

70000

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

75000

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

Projected salaries for related positions

Job title

Low

Mid

High

Senior Grant Accountant

79500

91000

98500

Grant Accountant

57500

67500

79250

Grant Manager

60000

76500

93000

Grant Administrator

59750

70250

82500

Grant Processor

54000

65000

76000

Grant Assistant

52000

61500

71000

Volunteer Coordinator

42250

49750

58500

Donor Assistant

42000

48000

54000

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