Senior Grants Management Consultant

Guidehouse

. Support the design and implementation of federal grant projects for state and local government clients .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeArlington • Maryland • 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, including a thorough understanding of Uniform Guidance – 2 CFR 200 and its application to financial assistance. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, project management, and developing high-quality deliverables while effectively communicating with clients and leadership.

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Grants Management ExperienceUniform Guidance – 2 CFR 200Microsoft Suite ProficiencyAnalytical Problem SolvingStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Grants ManagementFinancial ManagementProcess ImprovementProject ManagementCompliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingClient Needs IdentificationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsPowerPointWordExcel

Industry Keywords

Federal Grant ProjectsStakeholder EngagementBusiness DevelopmentTraining and Knowledge Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 3+ (THREE) years’ relevant work experience
Experience in grants management roles at a federal agency, state, city or county government, university 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
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 ability to interact professionally with executives, managers, and subject matter experts
Ability to identify and address client needs
Advanced proficiency in 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
No sponsorship is available for this position

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
Up to 25% travel