Upward Bound House · 1 month ago
Program & Contracts Analyst (Nonprofit Homeless Services)
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUpward Bound House (UBH) is dedicated to ending intergenerational family homelessness in Los Angeles County. The Program & Contracts Analyst strengthens UBH’s impact by connecting program operations, funder contracts, and financial data across our homeless services programs.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Review monthly budget-to-actuals for multiple contracts; flag risks and recommend course corrections
Track real-time spending and develop spending forecasts by contract and program
Translate financial reports into clear, practical guidance for Program Managers and frontline leaders
Coordinate with Finance to reconcile expenditures and resolve discrepancies
Prepare financial data and summaries for internal meetings, dashboards, and funder reports
Monitor adherence to funder requirements, scopes of work, and contract budgets
Track deliverables, outcomes, and reporting deadlines across multiple contracts
Conduct regular chart/file audits; ensure timely corrections and complete documentation
Coordinate funder monitoring visits and assist with responses to findings or corrective actions
Help train staff on contract requirements, documentation standards, and any funder updates
Maintain organized contract/program files and issue timely communications on program/contract changes
Assist with budget development for new grants, renewals, and proposals
Partner with Program Management and Finance to ensure budgets align with contract and program requirements
Support internal and external reporting with accurate financial and program data
Support Program Managers in interpreting budgets, reports, and spending trends
Partner with program, frontline, and administrative staff to troubleshoot operational or contract-related issues
Present findings and recommendations clearly to leadership and program teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Social Services, Public Health, or related field; or equivalent experience
1-2 years of experience in a program, contracts, grants, or financial analyst role within: A nonprofit, Healthcare or behavioral health, Homeless services/housing / social services, or A government agency managing publicly funded programs
Strong Excel skills (projections, pivot tables, basic formulas) and comfort working with data sets
Excellent communication skills; able to explain financial and contract concepts clearly to non-finance staff
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple contracts and deadlines
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Proficient with Excel, databases, dashboards, and reporting tools
Employment eligibility verification and a successful background check
Reliable transportation
Valid CA driver's license and proof of auto insurance; eligible for UBH driver coverage
Current TB test (or willingness to obtain)
CPR/First Aid training (or willingness to obtain)
Collaborate effectively and respond promptly to communication
Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred
Direct experience working with government or foundation contracts and grants (e.g., city/county/state/federal, CoCs, LAHSA, HUD, DMH, etc.) strongly preferred
Experience with accounting or ERP systems (Sage Intacct a plus)
Company
Upward Bound House
The mission of Upward Bound House (UBH) is to eliminate homelessness among families with children in Los Angeles by providing housing, supportive services, and advocacy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase