Senior Consultant – Grants Lifecycle Process Improvement

Guidehouse

. Support federal clients in improving and modernizing grants management operations across the grants lifecycle, including pre-award, award, and post-award activities .

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, business process improvement, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality client deliverables and facilitating effective communication. Proficient in analyzing complex information and developing strategic operational solutions to enhance program outcomes.

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Grants ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementStakeholder EngagementProcess MappingLean Six Sigma Certification

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisProcess MappingWorkflow DocumentationRequirements GatheringAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOperational EffectivenessCompliance MonitoringProgram Performance AssessmentAutomation Solutions

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationAttention to DetailCollaborationTime ManagementClient-Focused Consulting

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteTeamsSharePointVisioMiro

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma CertificationProcess Improvement Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal Grants ProgramsGrants LifecyclePublic Sector ExperienceOrganizational Change ManagementStakeholder Adoption

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support federal clients in improving and modernizing grants management operations across the grants lifecycle, including pre-award, award, and post-award activities
Assess business processes, operating models, and program performance to identify risks, inefficiencies, bottlenecks, opportunities for improvement, and actionable recommendations
Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, working sessions, and requirements-gathering activities
Conduct analyses and quality reviews to enhance operational effectiveness, compliance, consistency, and program outcomes
Develop strategic and operational deliverables, including assessments, process maps, workflow documentation, findings reports, recommendations, executive presentations, training materials, and client communications
Support business transformation initiatives through business process improvement, business requirements gathering, Lean process analysis, technology evaluation, automation, and AI-enabled solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to manage priorities, drive project execution, and achieve client objectives
Own and deliver high-quality work products while contributing to 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, business analysis, grants management, process improvement, organizational effectiveness, or a related field
Public sector experience and grants management experience required
Experience supporting federal grants programs, including knowledge of the grants lifecycle, grants administration, operations, monitoring, compliance, and oversight activities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience conducting business process analysis, process mapping, workflow documentation, and business requirements gathering
Experience facilitating interviews, stakeholder discussions, and collaborative working sessions
Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate clear, well-supported findings through executive presentations, reports, and client deliverables
Strong consulting skills, including executive communication, presentation development, structured problem solving, attention to detail, stakeholder management, and development of high-quality client deliverables
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
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams, and SharePoint
Ability to travel up to 10%
Lean Six Sigma certification or other process improvement certification preferred
Experience using Visio, Miro, or similar process mapping platforms preferred
Experience supporting organizational change management, stakeholder adoption, and implementation of process improvement initiatives preferred
Experience leading teams, coordinating stakeholders, and managing workstreams preferred
Experience supporting process modernization through automation, AI-enabled, or emerging technology solutions preferred

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
Up to 10% travel requirement