Who we are and why you should join us:

As a consultant at Partner Forces, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients’ day in and day out. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, our partners, and our clients to ideate, initiate and complete tasks, projects, and initiatives. You will work on mission-oriented projects, where you will bring forward actionable insights, solve complex problems, and thrive on delivering meaningful solutions.

Partner Forces is grounded in our core values of integrity, diversity, positivity, candor, determination, and teamwork. Our culture is a reflection of this, ensuring that we:

• Apply solution-oriented thinking to challenges and opportunities.
• Thrive by remaining agile and embracing change.
• Work to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued as teammates and contributors.
• Bring out the best in others by applying sound judgment and exuding principled genuineness.
• Embrace a continuous learning and growth mindset.
• Encourage an open dialogue even when it is hard.
• Continuously promoting teamwork and collaboration to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and teams.

As an employee at Partner Forces, you’ll join a diverse team of consultants who share a passion for prioritizing collaboration, crafting solutions to mitigate risk, protecting critical infrastructure and helping our national security and industry partner tackle their most pressing challenges. At Partner Forces, we take our employees’ well-being and growth as seriously as we do our mission. You will be challenged every day, but we know that business and individual growth go hand-in-hand, so we offer a wide array of benefits that support the well-being and personal and professional development of our employees.

What we are looking for:

Partner Forces is seeking a Grants Analyst to support a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) client. This position will supporting the overall operation and administration of the grant program, including data analysis, financial monitoring, compliance tracking, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in grants management, with a focus on federal grants, and will be adept at navigating fast-paced environments.

What you will do as a Grants Analyst:

• Support the execution of the grant program to include assisting in creating program guidance and documentation production including the Notice of Funding Opportunities and all associated appendices and other supporting materials.
• Support the development in training materials and other resources for stakeholders related to the grant program
• Provide support in developing and maintaining grant documentation, including tracking grant statuses, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve grant-related issues and provide recommendations for improvements in grant management processes.
• Assist DHS in determining grant program outcomes and evaluate and improve the program effectiveness. 
• Assist in the preparation of grant-related communications, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of training materials for grantees and internal teams.

Qualifications:

• US Citizen (the nature of our contract requires employees be US citizens)
• Ability to obtain and maintain CISA suitability required; current preferred.
• BA/BS degree required.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Federal grants management experience preferred. 
• Ability to multi-task and excel in a team environment.
• Creative problem-solver with experience defining and communicating processes, addressing pain points, and introducing process improvements.
• Enjoy working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced team environment.
• Demonstrate good business acumen and experience.
• Have the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and comfort with ambiguity.

Next Steps:

If your application looks like a match, someone from our People Operations team will reach out to schedule a phone screening. During this conversation, we will determine if the current or future position aligns with your experience and skills. If things go well, from there you'll meet with members from the project team, including the hiring manager and teammates, and possibly be asked to submit a writing assessment to showcase your practical knowledge. If we find you are a match, you’ll get a call offering you the role. While we wish we could hire every great candidate who comes our way, the reality is that we can't. If you are not selected, we will be sure to connect with you and let you know so you can move on with your search. We will also keep your resume for future needs.

We look forward to reviewing your application!