Managing Consultant, Grants Management Process Improvement

Guidehouse•Rockville, MD

1d•$113,000 - $188,000

About The Position

This Manager will support the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) grants management mission by providing advisory and program support services across the federal grants lifecycle. Work includes grants policy and process analysis, program operations support, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to help ACF programs operate in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and HHS/ACF policies.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor's degree
Prior HHS experience or other Federal Public Health experience (NIH, FDA, CDC, CMS, etc.)
Experience working at a large consulting firm
5 or more years of professional experience in consulting, grants management, strategy, organizational transformation, policy development, process improvement, project/program management
Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to develop strong team and client relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including presentation skills)
Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (I.e. US Citizenship required)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting ACF, HHS, or another federal grant-making agency.
Familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and related grant compliance topics (cost principles, subrecipient monitoring, audit requirements).
Experience with grants management systems and reporting tools (e.g., HHS/ACF systems) and/or data visualization (Power BI).
Experience supporting monitoring protocols, corrective action tracking, and/or program integrity initiatives.
Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, public health, finance, or a related field.
Experience developing and delivering training for federal staff or grantees.

Responsibilities

grants policy and process analysis
program operations support
risk management
stakeholder engagement

Benefits

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