Guidehouse

Grants Management Consultant – Senior

Guidehouse
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $74,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Grants Management, including compliance with Uniform Guidance – 2 CFR 200, and possesses strong analytical and communication skills to effectively engage with clients and stakeholders. Proven ability to develop and implement process improvements while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Grants Management ExperienceUniform Guidance – 2 CFR 200 ExpertiseMicrosoft Suite ProficiencyAnalytical Problem SolvingBusiness Development Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the design and implementation of federal grant projects for state and local government clients
  • Support strategic planning, financial management, monitoring and compliance, and stakeholder engagement
  • Provide full lifecycle grants management support
  • Collaborate with state and local government clients to establish or enhance grants management processes and procedures
  • Identify and proactively address client needs by presenting potential solutions
  • Participate in client discussions and meetings
  • Communicate and present information to clients and leadership
  • Develop agendas, meeting materials, and talking points
  • Develop high-quality presentations communicating key objectives and facilitating stakeholder discussion
  • Develop and ensure quality deliverables
  • Participate in business development activities
  • Perform general project and task management
  • Participate in internal and external grants management-related training, knowledge management, and thought leadership activities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • No sponsorship is available for this position
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of ONE (1+) year of overall work experience for a consultant
  • Minimum of THREE (3+) years overall work experience for a senior consultant
  • Experience in grants management for a senior consultant
  • Strong interest and aptitude supporting Grants Management work for Consultant level
  • Strong understanding and expertise around Uniform Guidance – 2 CFR 200, including Single Audit requirements, and its application to different types of financial assistance to be considered for Senior Consultant level
  • Ability to quickly understand ongoing processes to develop and implement process improvements
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
  • Thorough understanding of interpreting customer business needs and translating them into tangible documents and/or deliverables
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact professionally with 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
  • Prior experience helping to stand up or enhance full cycle grants management processes and procedures
  • Prior experience in risk management, internal controls, financial management, or program management in state or local government
  • Prior experience applying AI-enabled tools and analytics to grants management functions
  • Grants Management certification from the National Grants Management Association, Management Concepts, or equivalent organizations
  • Prior experience supporting or performing grants management-related thought leadership or knowledge management activities
  • Prior experience performing business development actions

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility
  • 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
  • Flexible benefits package
  • Competitive compensation

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Hard Skills
Grants ManagementProcess ImprovementFinancial ManagementRisk ManagementProgram ManagementAI-Enabled Tools ApplicationStakeholder EngagementCompliance MonitoringDeliverable DevelopmentMeeting Facilitation
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingCollaborationClient Needs IdentificationOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft TeamsPowerPointWordExcel
Certifications & Qualifications
Grants Management Certification
Industry Keywords
Federal Grant ProjectsState and Local GovernmentFull Lifecycle Grants ManagementThought LeadershipKnowledge Management