Grants Analyst III

Position Description

If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Our Values

HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department's cornerstone values guiding our work to improve community's health and well-being.

• Transparency - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Harris County Public Health (HCPH) Grants Team Lead, the Grant Analyst III is responsible for the development, coordination, expenditure tracking, billing, and submission of grant reporting to include preparing executive summaries, budgets, budget narratives and project schedules.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists program managers and directors with the development of annual budgets, operational planning, quarterly forecasts, and strategic plans in alignment with HCPH strategic priorities and strategies.
• Provides recommendations for process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and action-ability of departmental goals and public health outcomes.
• Provides timely, accurate reports and analysis of operational performance against historical data and current budget of all fund types.
• Provides internal ad-hoc reports/ presentations on as needed basis.
• Coordinates purchases throughout the various programs and fund types by initiating, tracking, and processing purchase order requests and manages the receipts of aforementioned.
• Assists Office of Financial and Support Services management and key stakeholders in interpreting data, investigating opportunities, and gaining insights.
• Maintain productive relationships with Harris County Auditors and Purchasing Offices to facilitate open dialogue regarding business opportunities, innovation, and fiscal accountability.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, or Finance or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year Oracle/People Soft experience.
• One (1) year of grant, non-profit or government financial experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (primarily Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient with Financial Information Systems (People Soft).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Ability to work well with public and staff members.

Core Competencies:

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable…