Grants Management Managing Consultant

Guidehouse

Lead design and implementation of federal grant projects for state and local government clients. Utilize technical expertise and strategic thinking to provide grants management support.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeArlington • Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with state and local government clients to establish or enhance grants management processes and procedures across the entire grants lifecycle
Identify and proactively address client needs by presenting potential solutions to challenges or issues
Facilitate client discussions and meetings
Effectively and concisely communicate and present information to clients and leadership
Develop agendas, meeting materials, and talking points in preparation for meetings
Develop high-quality presentations that effectively communicate key objectives and facilitate discussion across multiple stakeholders
Develop and ensure quality deliverables
Support clients with technical assistance and training on grant management topics
Effectively leveraging project resources to accomplish tasks while providing regular feedback and coaching
Drive business development activities including RFP responses and proposal development
Lead project teams of senior consultants and consultants and provide written and verbal feedback
Participate in internal and external grants management-related training, knowledge management, and thought leadership activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 5 (FIVE) years experience
Experience in grants management roles either 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 required, including a 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 the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of 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
Experience with facilitation and consensus building
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

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

grants managementprocess improvementsanalytical skillsproblem solvingcritical thinkingfacilitationconsensus buildingtechnical assistanceproposal developmentRFP responses

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsleadershipcollaborationfeedbackpresentation skillsclient needs identificationtrainingcoaching

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeUniform Guidance – 2 CFR 200