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RMI · 1 day ago

Grant Analyst

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $93K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Support development of budgets for new funding proposals; manage all budget revisions, serve as first accounting reviewer of funding proposal budgets, manage the budget approval process when further accounting approval is needed

Provide instruction, guidance, and resources to program and development teams during the proposal process to ensure compliance with funder guidelines and regulations as well as RMI’s organizational policies and procedures

Conduct regular internal monitoring of grant and contract activity and work in partnership with development, programs, and project management staff to troubleshoot and resolve any issues as necessary, including amendments and no-cost extensions, budget revisions, spend down questions, and other compliance activities

Maintain effective recordkeeping and documentation for each funding source to be used for tracking and reporting purposes; create funding sources, update correct balances for funding source rules, and ensure funding sources are linked correctly with projects in Workday

Review monthly budget to actuals reports and produce analysis to inform development and program staff regarding the pace of spending; identify issues of over or underspending; ensure direct expenses are properly coded to funding source

Work with program, development, and operations staff on grant and contract close-out; prepare timely and accurate external financial reports that comply with all funder regulations

Meet monthly with Program Operations Leads (and ad hoc as needed) to monitor grant and contract expenditures, identify unfunded expenditures allocable to funding sources, track variances between actuals and budget; and determine action needed

Collect and communicate reclassification information to accounting team

Schedule and lead kickoff meetings with the program team to review grant and contract obligations, terms, project set-up, and reporting requirements.

Assist RMI staff with any additional funding requests or inquiries

Assist with the creation and implementation of process, policy, and procedural changes to improve efficiency and internal controls

Continuously improve funding processes and procedures to improve and streamline workflows

Assist with developing restricted contribution and grant and contract training materials and delivering internal revenue management training sessions

Participate and assist in preparation and execution of reviews, audits, and evaluations.

Serve as back-up within team as needed

Additional responsibilities, as required

Qualification

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Required

Bachelor's degree, required

Minimum of 3 years of work experience with grant and contract management

Possess quantitative skills and experience in the preparation of budgets

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Positive, collaborative, and flexible with changing deadlines and workloads

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills and rapport building

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Preferred

Experience working with complex budgets and funders

Working knowledge of nonprofit business operations and grant and contract funding mechanisms

Workday and Salesforce experience preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Options (5% match, with no vesting schedule)

Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Commuter and Wellness Benefits

Professional and personal development (including LinkedIn Learning access)

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Casual work environment

Company

RMI

Glassdoor

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RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.

Founded in 1982

Snowmass, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees