Grants Management Consultant (Hybrid)

Summit • Washington, DC

9d • $75,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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

The consultant analyzes program, financial, and other relevant data; develops and improves business processes, training materials, and documentation; and communicates findings and recommendations to clients and internal teams. The role also involves client meetings, data analytics and visualization, project and task management, and participation in business development. Work is conducted in a hybrid model, with the office located in Washington, DC’s Chinatown neighborhood.

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.
• Experience in federal grants management with or in support of a government agency.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS 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 throughout 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 high-quality 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 off to vote and volunteer.
• Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Hybrid work model.
• An integration partner to support onboarding and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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