GRANTS ANALYST

Date: Nov 25, 2025

Req ID: 54361

Location:

North Little Rock, AR, US, 72118

Category: DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Anticipated Starting Salary: $43,088

Position Number: 22100278
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: December 18, 2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $43,088
Arkansas Energy Office

E&E promotes responsible management of resources, protects the environment, and implements effective and efficient policies for the benefit of Arkansas.

Position Information

Job Series: Grant Management – Career-path

Classification: Grants Analyst

Class Code: FGM01P

Pay Grade: SGS04

Salary Range: $43,088 - $63,770

Job Summary

The Grants Analyst is an entry-level position responsible for providing research, analysis, and administrative support to the grants team. The Grants Analyst assists in the preparation of grant proposals, reviews financial data, and ensures compliance with grant guidelines. This role is critical to ensuring that grants are managed effectively from application to post-award compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist in researching and identifying potential grant funding opportunities. Support the preparation and submission of grant applications and proposals. Assist in reviewing and processing financial data related to active grants, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Maintain records of grant applications, awards, and status reports in the grants management database. Prepare routine reports on grant performance, budget compliance, and timelines. Assist in the preparation of budget proposals and financial documentation for grant applications. Perform other administrative duties as needed in support of the grants team.

Knowledge and Skills

Basic understanding of grant management processes and principles. Strong analytical skills and the ability to research and interpret grant guidelines and funding opportunities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or a related field preferred. One year of experience in grants management or related administrative support roles.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The ideal candidate must be able to lead on-site and remote monitoring; communicate effectively in writing and orally; quickly learn, interpret, and communicate federal and state regulations and guidance; use consistently fair judgment; maintain confidentiality; be courteous and tactful in dealing with internal staff, community-based organizations, and the public; identify and resolve problems; and make in-state and out-of-state overnight trips.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.