State and Local Government - Grants Management Consultant or Senior Consultant

Guidehouse•Sacramento, CA

2d•$74,000 - $124,000

About The Position

As a Grants Management Consultant or Senior Consultant at Guidehouse, you will support the design and implementation of federal grant projects for state and local government clients. You will provide full lifecycle grants management support across strategic planning, financial management, monitoring and compliance, and stakeholder engagement. The role involves helping clients establish and improve grants management processes, identify solutions to challenges, and translate policy and client needs into effective operations and deliverables. You will work with client and agency leaders, prepare for and participate in meetings, and develop clear presentations and other high-quality materials. You may also contribute to project management, business development, training, knowledge management, and thought leadership. Guidehouse’s grants management team advises on complex public funding programs and supports program design, governance, delivery, compliance, and modernization. The team also explores data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve grants operations while maintaining rigor and transparency. The position offers opportunities to develop subject matter expertise, take on leadership, and contribute to public-impact work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Consultant: at least 1 year of overall work experience.
Senior Consultant: at least 3 years of overall work experience and experience in grants management.
Consultant: strong interest and aptitude in supporting grants management work.
Senior Consultant: strong understanding and expertise in Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), including Single Audit requirements and their application to different types of financial assistance.
Ability to quickly understand ongoing processes and develop and implement process improvements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to interpret customer business needs and translate them into tangible documents 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 the Microsoft Suite, including MS Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience helping to establish or enhance full-cycle grants management processes and procedures.
Prior experience in risk management, internal controls, financial management, or program management in state or local government.
Prior experience applying AI-enabled tools and analytics to grants management functions, such as opportunity identification, compliance monitoring, risk assessment, document review, or reporting, to improve efficiency, accuracy, and audit readiness.
Grants Management certification from the National Grants Management Association, Management Concepts, or an equivalent organization.
Prior experience supporting or performing grants management-related thought leadership or knowledge management, such as attending or organizing conferences and workshops or writing white papers and journal articles.
Prior experience performing business development activities.

Responsibilities

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 to challenges or issues.
Participate in client discussions and meetings.
Communicate and present information effectively and concisely to clients and leadership.
Develop agendas, meeting materials, and talking points in preparation for meetings.
Develop high-quality presentations that communicate key objectives and facilitate discussion among stakeholders.
Develop and ensure the quality of deliverables.
Participate in business development activities.
Perform general project and task management.
Participate in internal and external grants management-related training, knowledge management, and thought leadership activities.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
Health Savings Account and dental/vision and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Student loan paydown.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
Skills development and certifications.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Emergency back-up childcare program.
Mobility stipend.
Flexible benefits package.