Posted:
4/25/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Virginia, United States ⋅ McLean, Virginia, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Consulting
Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
As a Grants Management - Senior Consultant, you will advise clients to build and enhance their grants management and financial assistance operations. You will leverage your technical expertise, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement to provide full lifecycle grants management support for various areas, including policy development, process improvement, and other grants management modernization activities. This role is an exciting opportunity to guide clients through transformative programs and to be a part of an impactful mission. Specific responsibilities will include:
Collaborate with private sector clients to establish or enhance grants management processes and procedures across the entire grants lifecycle
Help to identify and proactively address client needs by presenting potential solutions to challenges or issues
Participate in client discussions and meetings
Effectively and concisely communicate and present information to clients and leadership
Develop agendas, meeting materials, and talking points in preparation for meetings
Develop high-quality presentations that effectively communicate key objectives and facilitate discussion across multiple stakeholders
Develop and ensure quality deliverables
Participate in business development activities
General project/task management
Participate in internal and external grants management-related training, knowledge management, and thought leadership activities
What You Will Need:
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years’ experience
Experience in grants management roles either at a federal agency or consulting firm
Thorough understanding of Uniform Guidance – 2 CFR 200, including Single Audit requirements, and its application to different types of financial assistance
Ability to quickly understand ongoing processes to develop and implement process improvements
Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into tangible documents and/or deliverables
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts
Ability to identify and address client needs
Advanced proficiency in the full Microsoft Suite, including MS Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Demonstrated critical thinking skills
Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with others
Ability to organize, perform, and track multiple tasks accurately in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
What Would Be Nice to Have:
Familiarity with the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, Green Banks, or previous work in sustainability
Prior experience helping to stand up or enhance full cycle grants management processes and procedures
Prior experience in areas of risk management, internal controls, financial management, program management in federal government or non-profit organizations
Grants Management certification from the National Grants Management Association or Management Concepts or other equivalent organizations
Prior experience in supporting/performing grants management-related thought leadership/knowledge management actions – attending/organizing conferences/workshops, writing white papers and journal articles, etc.
Prior experience performing business development actions
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Website: https://guidehouse.com/
Headquarter Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 2018
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Advice ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Management Consulting