Grants Management Consultant (Hybrid)

Summit • Washington, DC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Summit is seeking a full-time Grants Management Consultant to support government clients with the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial management for federal grants and other financial assistance programs. The role applies critical thinking and federal grants management experience to help support client missions across the grant and program lifecycle. Candidates must have experience in federal grants management with or in support of a government agency.

The consultant advises clients on grants management operations, analyzes program and financial data, improves processes and supporting materials, and communicates findings and recommendations to stakeholders. The role also includes project and task management, client meeting participation, data analytics and visualization, and business development activities.

The position follows a hybrid work model. Summit’s office is in Washington, DC’s Chinatown neighborhood, with access to public transportation. Summit describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive of continuous learning, trust, employee input, and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant grants management experience at a government agency or consulting firm.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft 365 to analyze and visualize data, develop presentations, manage knowledge, and support enterprise risk management.
• Experience applying Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and related grants guidance.
• Demonstrated interest in grants management, best practices, and continuous process improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Financial certification such as CGFM, CGMS, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support government clients’ grants management operations, implementation, and continuous improvement over the grant and program lifecycle.
• Analyze program, financial, and other relevant data to support effective and efficient implementation and continuous improvement.
• Develop, research, and improve business processes, training materials, and documentation for federal grant and other financial assistance programs.
• Communicate analysis and information clearly and concisely internally and with clients at all organizational levels.
• Lead and participate in client meetings and discussions.
• Use data analytics and visualization to evaluate and present data and processes, and recommend solutions compliant with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and best practices.
• Create presentations and data visualizations to communicate objectives and facilitate coordination among stakeholders.
• Perform general project and task management, including using Microsoft 365 tools to track and manage project work and deliverables.
• Participate in business development activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• 401(k) with 4% employer match.
• Disability, life, and accident insurance.
• Holidays and generous paid time off, including time to vote and volunteer.
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Hybrid work model.
• Integration partner to support onboarding and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level