Consultant - Grants Management Transformation

Guidehouse Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Paid H

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary bonus

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account & DependentCare

Disability Insurance

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Community Outreach

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. is seeking a Strategy & Transformation Consulting professional to support federal clients in improving grants management operations and program effectiveness.

The role involves research, data collection, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement to inform project recommendations and decisions. You will help document requirements, conduct analyses, and develop client-ready deliverables while coordinating across multidisciplinary project teams to meet timelines and quality

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in consulting, business analysis, program support, project management, or process improvement.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support federal clients in improving grants management operations and program effectiveness.
• Conduct research, data collection, and stakeholder engagement to inform recommendations.
• Assist with process improvement through current-state assessments and requirements gathering.
• Develop client-ready deliverables including presentations, reports, and summaries.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support project management activities, including status reporting and planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Job Family : Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Support federal clients in improving grants management operations and program effectiveness across a variety of business and operational initiatives.
• Conduct research, data collection, business analysis, and stakeholder engagement activities to inform project recommendations and decision-making.
• Support process improvement initiatives through current-state assessments, process documentation, requirements gathering, and analysis of business challenges.
• Assist with stakeholder interviews, workshops, meetings, and working sessions to gather information and build alignment across project teams.
• Develop and maintain project deliverables, including presentations, briefing materials, meeting summaries, reports, process documentation, and client communications.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative information to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and potential improvement areas.
• Conduct analyses and quality reviews to enhance operational effectiveness, compliance, consistency, and program outcomes.
• Support project management activities, including action item tracking, status reporting, meeting coordination, and work planning.
• Contribute to the development of recommendations that improve operational effectiveness, efficiency, consistency, and stakeholder experience.
• Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary project teams while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Deliver high-quality work products with attention to detail and adherence to project standards and timelines.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust; Candidates with an active Public Trust or suitability are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree.
• TWO (2) or more years of experience in consulting, business analysis, program support, project management, process improvement, grants management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to organize, synthesize, and communicate complex information.
• Experience developing client-ready deliverables, including presentations, reports, analyses, and briefing materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience developing presentations, reports, briefings, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in team environments.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Bachelors in Business
• Experience supporting federal government clients.
• Experience supporting grants management, grants administration, or grants-related programs.
• Experience with business analysis, process improvement, process documentation, process mapping, or requirements gathering activities.
• Familiarity with Lean, continuous improvement, business process management, human-centered design, or related methodologies.
• Experience using Visio, Miro, or similar tools for documentation and collaboration.
• Experience facilitating meetings, stakeholder interviews, or working sessions.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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.