Grants Management Consultant

Guidehouse

Grants Management Consultant supporting the design and implementation of federal grant projects for state and local government clients. Collaborating on strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.

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

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
Prepare budgets for award in spreadsheet workbook, analyzing requested amounts based on allowability, allocability and reasonableness.
Assist in analyzing and preparing reports to track status of awards and funding.
Develop procedures for the grant review and approval process.
Pull and analyze data from existing systems to monitor grant workloads.
Participate in 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
Participate in business development activities
Participate in internal and external grants management-related training, knowledge management, and thought leadership activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
At least 1+ (ONE) years of grant-related experience at a federal agency, state, city or county government, university or consulting firm
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to quickly understand ongoing processes to develop and implement process improvements
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
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 managementbudget preparationdata analysisreport preparationprocess improvementgrant review proceduresanalytical skillscritical thinking

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillstime managementclient needs identificationcollaborationindependencepresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree