Job Description:

The Southern California Grantmakers (SCG) mission is to champion effective philanthropy and advance collaborative efforts that create meaningful change in our communities. Everything we do centers around creating community: whether it is with our members, strategic partners, or leaders in the nonprofit, private, or public sectors. We raise up and support opportunities for our members to share, learn, and work together as a way to strengthen and complement each other’s efforts.
SCG is excited to continue its mission of expanding support services for military veterans and their families through the Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN). This collaborative public-private partnership has been instrumental in implementing vital services for veterans. After four successful years, the leadership of VPAN will transition to the Los Angeles County (LAC) Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). SCG is now seeking a Program Analyst to join our dedicated team and further this impactful initiative.
Position Description: The primary function of this role is to monitor contracts for peer-to-peer support services provided to insured and uninsured military veterans and their families. Responsibilities include overseeing up to five Community-Based Organization (CBO) contracts, training provider contracts, and analyzing data to ensure services meet the requirements and quality standards set by the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (LAC DMVA).
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor and evaluate CBO contracts to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Utilize referral platforms (e.g., Unite Us), Excel, and other data analysis tools to create regular programmatic data reports and ad hoc reports as assigned.
• Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets, data analysis reports, and a Quality Control Plan.
• Provide detailed analytics and reports on service quality and compliance.
• Manage required training sessions funded by SCG for the program.
• Develop contract payment and monthly CBO tracking spreadsheets to monitor contract utilization.
• Communicate with designated CBO points of contact for monthly invoicing.
• Collaborate with SCG accounts payable to receive, pay, and track CBO invoices.
• Maintain high standards of attention to detail and analytical aptitude.
Qualifications:
• U.S. Military Veteran strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated progress toward a bachelor’s from an accredited college or university, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting financial data.
• Proficient in Excel, capable of creating contract and expense tracking models, and utilizing pivot tables; knowledge of MS Access is a plus.
• Experience in developing and adhering to Quality Control Plans.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including excellent interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to anticipate problems, generate solutions, and demonstrate flexibility and sensitivity when engaging with staff and partners.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to digest and distill complex subjects into clear messages.