Grants Management Consultant at Guidehouse

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grants Management, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Monitoring And Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Budget Preparation, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office Suite, Critical Thinking, Process Improvement, Technical Writing, Presentation Skills

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Job Family: Management Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: None What You Will Do: At Guidehouse, grants management is not a back-office compliance function—it’s where public dollars turn into real outcomes. Our team works at the center of some of the largest, most complex federal and state funding programs in the country, partnering directly with government leaders to design, launch, and sustain programs that matter—from healthcare access and community recovery to energy transition and infrastructure resilience. You’ll join a team that combines deep technical credibility with strategic influence. We don’t just help clients comply with 2 CFR 200—we shape how programs are structured, governed, and delivered so they withstand scrutiny, adapt to shifting federal priorities, and produce measurable impact. Our consultants are trusted advisors, often embedded alongside agency leadership, helping translate policy into executable, audit defensible operations. Guidehouse invests in how grants work tomorrow, not just how they worked yesterday. That includes modernizing grants operations with data, analytics, and AI enabled tools—while maintaining the rigor, transparency, and human judgment that public funding demands. You’ll have opportunities to innovate responsibly, build new solutions, and influence firmwide approaches to grants modernization. Equally important, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission driven culture. We value clarity, quality, and professionalism—and we support career paths that reward both subject matter depth and leadership. Whether you want to specialize deeply, lead large programs, or grow into broader advisory roles, Guidehouse provides the platform and trust to do meaningful work at scale. If you’re looking for a place where your grants expertise is respected, your ideas shape outcomes, and your work has visible public value, this is that team. We are currently searching for a Grants Management Consultant to support the design and implementation of federal grant projects for state and local government clients. You will support areas such as strategic planning, financial management, monitoring and compliance, and stakeholder engagement to provide full lifecycle grants management support. This role is an exciting opportunity to guide clients through transformative programs and to be a part of an impactful mission. Specific responsibilities will include: Collaborate with state and local government clients to establish or enhance grants management processes and procedures across the entire grants lifecycle Prepare budgets for award in spreadsheet workbook, analyzing requested amounts based on allowability, allocability and reasonableness. Assist in analyzing and preparing reports to track status of awards and funding. Develop procedures for the grant review and approval process. Pull and analyze data from existing systems to monitor grant workloads. Participate in client discussions and meetings Effectively and concisely communicate and present information to clients and leadership Develop agendas, meeting materials, and talking points in preparation for meetings Develop high-quality presentations that effectively communicate key objectives and facilitate discussion across multiple stakeholders Develop and ensure quality deliverables Participate in business development activities Participate in internal and external grants management-related training, knowledge management, and thought leadership activities What You Will Need: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university At least 1+ (ONE) years of grant-related experience at a federal agency, state, city or county government, university or consulting firm Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills. Ability to quickly understand ongoing processes to develop and implement process improvements Ability to identify and address client needs Advanced proficiency in the full Microsoft Suite, including MS Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Demonstrated critical thinking skills Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with others Ability to organize, perform, and track multiple tasks accurately in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment No sponsorship is available for this position What Would Be Nice To Have: Understanding of Uniform Guidance – 2 CFR 200, including Single Audit requirements, and its application to different types of financial assistance Preferred areas of study are public policy, urban studies, public health, education, transportation, business management and administration, general business, or related disciplines. Grants Management certification from the National Grants Management Association or Management Concepts or other equivalent organizations #LI-DNI What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: 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 About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com

Responsibilities

Support the design and implementation of federal grant projects for state and local government clients across the full lifecycle. Responsibilities include establishing management processes, preparing budgets, analyzing award status, and developing high-quality client deliverables.