Senior Associate, Grants Management (Team Lead)

Arc Aspicio•Washington, DC

8d•$78,000 - $102,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants Management Consulting Senior Analyst, Federal Clients applies experience solving consulting problems for Federal clients in a fast-paced and dynamic environment on a high-performing team. Ideal candidates have at least 6 years of professional experience with 2 years in grants management and at least 4 in consulting and leading a team. They are critical thinkers, excellent communicators/presenters, have experience with complex projects, client management, and leading teams. They are interested in homeland security clients and emergency management. Arc Aspicio is currently operating in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely - depending on client, contract, and company needs. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at time of employment.

Requirements

At least 6 years of professional work experience
2 years of grants management experience
4 years of consulting experience or comparable analytical experience in a directly relevant business role
Experience in large, complex Federal government or other nationwide programs with a preferred focus on grants and program management
Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potential
Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
Technologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools like SharePoint
Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations
Clearance: US Citizenship only
Currently holds or has the ability to obtain security clearance
Critical Skills: Executive presence, leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mind-set, excellent problem-solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm. Interest in working on assignments outside of one project is strongly desired

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in homeland security and emergency management
Very strong interest in developing as a consultant to increase leadership ability and project management knowledge and learn business concepts
Experience in grants management, program management, and/or performance management
Training in project management, data analysis, and consulting

Responsibilities

Work on client projects - taking full ownership of tasks and workstreams that contribute to the overall project goals and delivering high-quality solutions
Manage Federal grant programs, supporting both awardees and client staff
Analyze business problems using interviews, knowledge, context, and quantitative data to identify improvements in processes, organizational structures, and technology for high-priority client initiatives
Work closely with clients and teams to build on team and company knowledge to speed up the process for identifying innovative yet practical solutions
Create high-quality work products and deliverables including documents, presentations, and data dashboards that allow clients to make decisions
Take on new responsibilities and learn the mission/business while maintaining excellent attention to detail, finding ways to exceed client expectations
Lead projects and supervises team with a clear understanding of business of consulting
Contribute and lead company service areas beyond just the project to build new skills and help the company grow by developing our capabilities and selling new business
Contribute to our company culture, which promotes collaboration, learning, and helping others to grow and develop
Collaborate with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service, and achieving mission results
Apply excellent consulting, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients