Project Consultant, Grant & Program Management
About The Position
The Project Consultant plays a central role within the Project Operations Team, independently managing discrete scopes of work and contributing directly to the success of client projects. Project Consultants are responsible for producing high-quality deliverables, maintaining client communication, and ensuring efficient execution of project objectives. This position combines consulting, writing, and project management expertise to deliver strategic, data-informed, and actionable outcomes. Project Consultants balance independent ownership with collaboration, serving as key contributors to Momentum’s mission-driven consulting services.
Requirements
- 4–6 years of relevant experience in consulting, project management, or public-sector program delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage scopes of work and maintain effective client relationships.
- Proven success in producing and delivering high-quality written deliverables for external clients.
- Strong consulting and project management capabilities with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills, with demonstrated experience producing high-quality client deliverables.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, including facilitation and client relationship management.
- Ability to think strategically and connect project-level insights to broader client and market contexts.
- Proactive, organized, and self-directed with the ability to independently manage complex assignments.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to engage across teams and departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management tools, and CRM or collaboration platforms (e.g., HubSpot).
- Ability to mentor others and support a positive, inclusive team culture.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with public funding and grant writing is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary owner of assigned project elements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with client objectives.
- Develop client-ready reports, memos, and presentations that synthesize research, analysis, and strategic recommendations.
- Coordinate and lead project meetings, ensuring clear documentation, decision tracking, and follow-up on action items.
- Maintain consistent and professional client communication, anticipating needs and resolving project challenges.
- Support the design, management, and delivery of complex project scopes, collaborating with Project Leads and senior team members.
- Contribute to the development of proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for new or follow-on engagements.
- Mentor and provide feedback to Project Analysts and Associate Project Consultants to enhance project performance and team learning.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Project Leadership, Business Operations, and Market Strategy to ensure cohesive project delivery.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the continuous enhancement of Project Operations tools and systems.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Annual target bonuses.
- 100% employer paid health premium options available for all full-time staff.
- Simple IRA with matching contributions.
- Paid-time-off (PTO) of 120 hours/year.
- Paid sick leave of 56 hours per year.
- 12 company holidays.
- Employer paid life insurance policy.
- $50 Cell phone stipend.
- $2,000 annual professional development stipend.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
