Federal Grants and Procurement Analyst

$66,560 - $81,120/Yr

Blackhawk Network - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Hybrid - Indianapolis, IN

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Federal Grants and Procurement Analyst position at Steneral Consulting is responsible for coordinating the administrative operations of the Adult Protective Services (APS) and Adult Guardianship Services (AGS) programs. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth functioning of these programs, which serve vulnerable adults across the state. The analyst will review and approve claims, assist with program management, and communicate with various APS units on operational issues. Additionally, the position involves training efforts, quality control measures, and technical program assistance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and regularly with the 17 APS and 4 AGS units on operational questions, including questions on claims and contracts.
• Manage and understand the procurement process for the APS & AGS programs, including the interplay with complex federal grant requirements.
• Coordinate the claims process for both programs, including regular claims from operational contracts and grants.
• Monitor and analyze budgets and authorizations of expenditures for the programs.
• Analyze program trends and concerns independently and share them with the program team.
• Collaborate regularly with the program team on program goals and concerns.
• Track, manage, and lead program initiatives as needed, including training efforts, implementing quality control and oversight measures, technical program assistance, and other efforts identified by the program team.
• Seek opportunities for continuous quality improvement in program operations and prepare recommendations for the team.
• Proactively stay current on best practices and trends for APS programs and guardianship issues.
• Draft various reports for federal and state compliance.
• Assist with contract development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Ability to learn, interpret, understand, and apply relevant program policies and procedures.
• Ability to learn, interpret, understand, and apply relevant program rules, regulations, and requirements, especially around federal grants.
• Ability to identify and analyze business problems and make recommendations to create solutions.
• Intermediate financial skills to analyze program procurement, budgeting, and claims process.
• Ability to collect and analyze statistical program data for performance improvement.
• Ability to use and knowledge of common computer programs (including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous financial, claims or procurement experience is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience with government program reporting and maintaining program compliance.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Public Sector Work experience.
• Prior experience working with or collaborating with Adult Protective Services.
• Project Management Experience.