Senior Consultant – Grants Innovation, AI Solutions

Guidehouse

. Support federal clients in improving and modernizing grants management operations across the grants lifecycle .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $98,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grants management, policy analysis, and business transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on developing evaluation frameworks and structured documentation. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and delivering high-quality client-ready deliverables in fast-paced environments.

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Grants ManagementPolicy AnalysisBusiness AnalysisQuality AssuranceAI-Enabled Solutions

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Hard Skills

Requirements GatheringEvaluation FrameworksTechnical DocumentationProcess ModernizationWorkflow AutomationTesting ApproachesPerformance AssessmentAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDocumentation Development

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementExecutive CommunicationAttention to DetailCollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteTeamsSharePointJiraSalesforce

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal Public Trust

Industry Keywords

Federal Grants ProgramsComplianceRegulated EnvironmentsConsultingProject Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support federal clients in improving and modernizing grants management operations across the grants lifecycle
Evaluate and enhance grant application screening and review processes
Support evaluation of AI-enabled solutions for grant application screening, review, compliance assessment, and quality assurance
Analyze federal grants policies, program requirements, review criteria, and guidance to translate business needs into evaluation frameworks and documented requirements
Gather, document, and validate business, functional, and operational requirements through interviews, workshops, document reviews, and working sessions
Assess grants management processes, operating models, policies, and program requirements to identify risks, opportunities, gaps, and recommendations
Conduct analyses and quality reviews to enhance operational effectiveness, compliance, consistency, and program outcomes
Develop and execute evaluation approaches for AI-generated outputs and support human review activities
Support business transformation initiatives through requirements gathering, policy analysis, technology evaluation, quality assurance, automation, and AI-enabled solutions
Develop requirements documentation, policy analyses, evaluation criteria, testing approaches, findings reports, recommendations, presentations, training materials, and client communications
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to manage priorities, drive project execution, and achieve client objectives
Own and deliver high-quality work products within a collaborative, client-focused consulting team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust; candidates with an active Public Trust or suitability are preferred
Bachelor's degree
Five (5) or more years of experience in consulting, project management, business analysis, policy analysis, grants management, quality assurance, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience analyzing policies, regulations, business requirements, review criteria, or program guidance and translating them into operational processes, evaluation criteria, or technical requirements
Experience gathering, documenting, validating, and managing business and functional requirements
Experience supporting quality assurance, evaluation criteria, testing, validation, or review activities
Experience developing structured documentation, standard operating procedures, evaluation frameworks, technical documentation, or implementation guidance
Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate clear, well-supported findings through executive presentations, reports, requirements documents, policy analyses, and client deliverables
Strong consulting skills, including structured problem solving, attention to detail, executive communication, stakeholder management, deliverable development, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced client environment
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, collaborate across teams, and deliver high-quality work in fast-paced client environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and development of client-ready deliverables
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams, and SharePoint
Experience supporting federal grants programs, including grant application review, eligibility determination, grants administration, grants operations, monitoring, compliance, and oversight activities
Experience working with federal government clients
Experience supporting process modernization, workflow automation assessments, AI-enabled solution evaluations, business requirements gathering, and technology implementation initiatives
Experience supporting AI, automation, decision-support, or emerging technology assessments in regulated, compliance-focused, or federal environments
Experience developing test cases, evaluation criteria, quality review frameworks, validation approaches, or performance assessment methodologies
Experience working in Agile environments and utilizing tools such as Jira, Salesforce, or similar platforms
Experience leading teams, coordinating stakeholders, and managing workstreams in support of client engagements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flexible benefits package
Flexible work arrangements (remote option)