Data Analyst: Finance and Grants Administration

Data Analyst: Grants Administration/Financial Data

Miami, Florida

Do you have strong computing and financial/data analysis skills? Do you thrive in innovative work environments that champion continuous process improvement? Are you an early stage professional or a recent graduate of a coding program and eager to put your skills to use? If so, we have a data analyst role on our Grants Administration & Finance team.

Knight Foundation’s Grants Administration team oversees and continuously improves the foundation’s grant making process and systems. Finance plans, manages, and forecasts the foundation’s financial resources, supporting budgeting and long-term financial planning in partnership with program and operational teams. We are seeking an individual with an interest in technical support, finance, data analysis and management.

As the Data Analyst supporting the Grants Administration and Finance team, you will report to our Manager of Grants Administration.

Key responsibilities:

• Translates financial data into clear, decision-relevant insights that support programmatic and operational strategy, including identifying trends, interpreting results, and making actionable recommendations
• Ensures the quality, integrity, and accuracy of grant data across grant, accounting, and finance platforms
• Supports responsible fiduciary stewardship of grants, grant-related financial structures, and endowments
• In partnership with program staff, supports the grant payment decisions based on timely and relevant financial data
• Contributes to process improvements by identifying issues and suggesting solutions

Things we look for in a successful candidate:

• Strong technical and analytical skills with an affinity for financial/business concepts and relationships
• Detail-oriented and solutions-driven
• Ability to ensure that projects are delivered on time and produce desired results
• Programming/coding proficiency
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity
• Skillful in creating narratives with data
• Curiosity and a strong desire to learn
• A strong orientation towards customer service

Experience with Fluxx, or another grants management database, is a plus.

About Knight Foundation

We ignite in every person the power to shape thriving communities.

John S. and James L. Knight believed that a well-informed community could best “determine its own true interests" and was essential to a well-functioning, thriving democracy. For 75 years, Knight Foundation has continued their work by supporting people, organizations and insights that lead to healthier communities. The foundation invests in journalism, arts and culture and community development in the 26 cities where the Knight brothers once published newspapers. Since our founding in 1950, we have been committed to the communities we serve and to providing those communities with the tools they need for residents to thrive.

We believe in freedom of expression and in the values expressed in the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. We believe an informed citizenry is essential for representative democracy to function effectively. We believe in engaged, equitable and inclusive communities. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives to foster positive change and build stronger, more equitable communities.

Our drive to create positive change is amplified by our ability to collaborate internally and with our partners. We look for authenticity, agility, and accountability, knowing we are at our best when we leverage our collective strengths and experiences. We proactively approach our work with a sense of pride and responsibility–adapting, as needed, to the changing realities in our communities.

Knight Foundation offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package. The expected hiring salary range for this role is $63,000 – $65,000. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors including qualifications, skills and relevant experience.

To Apply:

Please send your resume to: recruiter@kf.org

This is an in-office position located in Miami, Florida.

For more on Knight Foundation, visit kf.org

Knight Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.