Merit Grant Application Reviewer – Temporary

Corner Alliance

Merit Reviewer evaluating broadband grant applications for Corner Alliance’s federal government client. Assessing Tribal broadband, remote learning, telework, and telehealth proposals against established criteria.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating grant applications and proposals, particularly in broadband deployment and digital inclusion initiatives. Possesses strong analytical skills and a commitment to impartiality and quality assurance in reviews.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant Application EvaluationBroadband Network DesignDigital Inclusion Program ImplementationConsulting ExperiencePublic Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills

Grant AdministrationTelecommunications TechnologyFiber DeploymentWireless TechnologySatellite TechnologyDistance Learning DesignTelehealth Program DesignWorkforce DevelopmentQuality Assurance PracticesConflict of Interest Disclosure

Soft Skills

Impartial ReviewTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailTask CompletionEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Tribal LandNative American CommunitiesAlaska Native CommunitiesNative Hawaiian CommunitiesFinancial Assistance Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide thorough, consistent, and independent examinations of grant applications using pre-established criteria
Conduct reviews impartially, objectively, and without bias
Evaluate proposals for value, quality, and likelihood of success
Review applications concerning broadband deployment and adoption on Tribal Land
Review programs promoting broadband access for remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources
Work as part of a team to complete reviews efficiently and meet stringent deadlines
Perform quality assurance practices and foster task completion and accuracy
Attend all required trainings provided by the project team
Be available to conduct reviews from mid-December 2026 through spring 2027
Disclose conflicts of interest before conducting merit reviews
Carry out Corner Alliance’s commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
Minimum 5 years of consulting and/or directly relevant industry experience
Technical understanding and at least 2 years of experience in one or more relevant areas
Experience with deployment of fiber, wireless, satellite, or similar telecommunications technology, or broadband network design/engineering
Experience with distance learning, telehealth, telework, workforce development, or digital inclusion program design/implementation, or similar technical expertise
US citizenship
Ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability
Ability to disclose and avoid real or apparent conflicts of interest
Availability for reviews from mid-December 2026 through spring 2027
Knowledge of financial assistance programs and grants administration viewed favorably
Experience with Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian communities viewed favorably

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k matching (4%)
PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+))
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability
FSA accounts
4 weeks of paid parental leave
11 paid holidays (including your birthday off)
Fitness reimbursements
Cell phone reimbursements
Monthly all hands update meetings
Annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out
Regular check-ins for professional growth goals
Semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings
Monthly social team events
Technology such as Slack to keep teams connected and collaborative
Company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team
Required trainings provided by the project team