Senior Associate, Grants Management Data & Systems

ECMC Group

. Serve as the Foundation's primary administrator and subject matter expert for grants management systems .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grants management systems administration, data governance, and reporting solutions, with a strong focus on optimizing workflows and ensuring data quality. Proficient in developing dashboards and performance metrics to support grantmaking operations and decision-making.

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Grants Management Systems AdministrationData GovernanceReporting Solutions DevelopmentWorkflow OptimizationData Quality Management

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceSQLReporting StructuresData ReconciliationSystem ConfigurationPerformance MetricsData VisualizationProcess ImprovementFinancial Controls

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Power BIExcelFluxxCRM PlatformsEnterprise Business Applications

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyNonprofitGrantmakingGrant LifecycleCompliance Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Foundation's primary administrator and subject matter expert for grants management systems
Execute system configuration, user roles and permissions, workflow and form administration, validation rules, reporting structures, routine maintenance, and system optimization
Lead data governance, quality management, and reconciliation practices for accurate, reliable, and audit-ready grantmaking data
Develop and enhance reporting, dashboards, analytics, and key performance metrics
Assess and resolve complex system and data challenges
Support grants management operations through quality assurance, grant-processing reviews, reporting validation, and resolution of data-related inquiries
Design, configure, test, and implement system enhancements, data structures, and automated workflows
Coordinate user acceptance testing, regression testing, and validation of new functionality
Partner with Grants Management leadership, Finance, IT, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders on technology, reporting, and process solutions
Improve business processes, data management practices, and system utilization through analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Establish governance standards, documentation, training resources, and best practices
Advise leadership on system capabilities, data trends, operational risks, and grants management opportunities
Execute system, data, reporting, and operational activities under Grants Management leadership governance
Ensure system security, confidentiality, and user access controls
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in finance, data analytics, business intelligence, information systems, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Experience serving as an administrator for grants management systems, CRM platforms, or other enterprise business applications
Advanced experience developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, data visualizations, and performance metrics using tools such as Power BI, Excel, SQL, or similar reporting platforms
Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality management, relational databases, reporting structures, and data reconciliation practices
Strong understanding of grants management processes, grant lifecycles, payment administration, financial controls, and compliance requirements
Experience designing, implementing, and optimizing systems, workflows, reporting solutions, and technology-enabled business processes within a cross-functional environment
Experience translating business requirements into system configurations, reporting solutions, workflow enhancements, and process improvements
Experience developing and maintaining data standards, system documentation, reporting structures, operational procedures, and training materials
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to travel domestically up to 15% and work effectively within the Foundation's hybrid work environment
Preferred: Experience working in philanthropy, nonprofit, foundation, or grantmaking environments
Preferred: Experience with Fluxx or similar grants management platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options, with a generous employer subsidy
Company paid life and disability insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
Robust wellness programs
Generous 401(k) plan with a company match up to 6%
Additional discretionary 401(k) contribution potential
Paid time off starting at 20 days/year
Commuter subsidy
Tuition reimbursement up to $10,500/year for approved programs
Student loan payment reimbursement up to $4,800/year
Up to $5,250 of qualifying education benefits can be reimbursed pre-tax