Job description
Overview
The national offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation (“A Corp”) “PC(USA)”, based in Louisville Kentucky, serve with mid-councils, congregations, worshipping communities, and partner organizations to carry forth the mission of Jesus Christ. Approximately 400 individuals, diverse in race, age, gender, sexual orientation, faith, skills, and more, come together as colleagues to work for a world where justice reigns, peace prevails, and God’s love extends to all people. This community comprises the staff of national entities: the Presbyterian Life & Witness, the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, Presbyterian Women, Investment and Loan Program, and the Administrative Services Group.
Basic Commitment: This position calls for a commitment to the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as noted in its theological confessions, the Book of Order, and the actions of the General Assembly.
Position Summary
The Grant Management Office (GMO) Strategist/Analyst serves as the agency’s lead for grant reporting, impact analysis, and grant Review (selection) design and management within the AkoyaGo Grant Management System (GMS). This role ensures that grant decisions and outcomes are transparent, equitable, data‑informed, and aligned with Presbyterian Life & Witness (PL&W) values and priorities.
By combining reporting and impact analysis with stewardship of the Review process, this position strengthens faithful use of restricted funds, supports consistent grantmaking practices across ministries, and equips leadership with actionable insights to guide mission‑driven decisions.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Grant Review (Selection) Strategy & Management
Using AkoyaGo’s Review framework, the Strategist/Analyst will:
Partner with grant sponsors and program staff to:
Define review goals and selection methods aligned with program purpose and PL&W priorities
Determine appropriate review models (e.g., staff, peer, hybrid, panel)
Configure Review processes in AkoyaGo, including:
Reviewer assignments and access
Scoring criteria and weights
Review forms and interfaces used to record scores, recommendations, and observations
Recruit, onboard, and manage review teams, including:
Developing reviewer guidance and expectations
Coordinating timelines and communication
Monitoring progress and addressing bottlenecks or concerns
Evaluate Review outcomes and methodologies to:
Assess equity, consistency, and effectiveness
Identify bias, misalignment, or unintended barriers
Recommend improvements to strengthen future grant cycles
2. Grant Reporting & Impact Analysis
The Strategist/Analyst will lead enterprise‑level reporting by:
Designing and maintaining standardized grant reports that support:
Leadership decision‑making
Program evaluation and learning
Accountability and stewardship of restricted funds
Analyzing grant data across programs to:
Identify trends, outcomes, gaps, and emerging needs
Support assessment of alignment with PL&W mission priorities
Ensuring reporting standards and definitions are applied consistently across programs
Partnering with Communications, Development, and program staff to translate data into meaningful narratives about grant impact
3. System Stewardship & Data Integrity
This role supports sustainable use of the GMS by:
Maintaining consistent configuration standards for Review and reporting
Supporting data quality, validation, and documentation practices
Identifying system improvements and workflow refinements
Partnering with IT, Finance, and Legal as needed to support integrations and compliance
4. Training & Support
The Strategist/Analyst will:
Develop and deliver training for:
Grant administrators
Reviewers
Program and mission staff
Provide ongoing consultation and troubleshooting support
Create user‑friendly documentation and guidance materials
Scope & Impact
This role influences how millions of dollars in mission‑critical grants are selected, evaluated, and reported. By shaping Review processes and impact reporting, the Strategist/Analyst directly supports equity, transparency, and faithful stewardship—core commitments of Presbyterian Life & Witness.
Training Plan
Grant Management Office Strategist/Analyst
This training plan balances system skills, grantmaking practice, and PL&W mission alignment.
Phase 1: Foundations (First 30–45 Days)
Grant & Mission Context
PL&W vision, priorities, and grantmaking principles
Overview of Grants Centralization goals and GMO role
Understanding restricted funds and stewardship responsibilities
System Orientation (AkoyaGo)
GMS structure, terminology, and workflows
Distinction between application, Review, award, and reporting phases
Data standards and core configuration principles
Phase 2: Review (Selection) Management (Days 45–90)
AkoyaGo Review Configuration
Designing Review workflows
Building scoring rubrics and weighted criteria
Creating reviewer interfaces and guidance materials
Reviewer Management
Recruiting and onboarding review teams
Establishing expectations and timelines
Managing conflicts of interest and accessibility needs
Equity‑Centered Review Practices
Identifying bias in criteria and scoring
Aligning Review design with PL&W values
Evaluating outcomes for fairness and consistency
Required Skills -Proficiency using the Microsoft Suite (including Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel) and other appropriate software.
Helpful Skills:
Have a deep understanding and commitment to cultural and racial ethnic inclusiveness. Values diverse groups, ethnicities, genders, communities, cultural constituencies and points of view. Able to relate well to people from all walks of life and of varying theological perspectives.
Ability to speak one or more languages other than English very helpful
Physical Requirements:
This is largely a sedentary position that may require occasional lifting up to 15 pounds. Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, type, write, walk, stand, bend, and lift
Sensory and physical requirements include the ability to communicate verbally in person and through technology and use the computer for extended periods of time. Ability to communicate via telephone, via Zoom, and other computer technologies required
Able to read and understand written materials.
Ability to communicate in a manner suitable to a church office environment
May require occasional overnight, out-of-town travel
Additional Information/Benefits:
We believe a balanced life, with time for work, leisure, and spiritual nurture, makes us healthier and more productive colleagues.
PC(USA) offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including
Defined Pension Plan
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending accounts
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Vacation Days
Sick Days
Paid Holidays.
PCUSA Commitment:
Our faith in God inspires our commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and is grounded in scripture, the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and actions of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the U.S. government, including gender identity and sexual orientation.
Candidates from Presbyterian communities in the global south and other historic Presbyterian Communities of Color, preferably with theological training and fluency in languages other than English, are encouraged to apply.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.