Grants Management Analyst

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Grant Program Specialist to support grantmaking and program administration for communities addressing domestic violence and related issues. The role involves pre-award and post-award support, data analysis, and coordination with program staff and DOJ stakeholders to ensure timely deliverables.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in business or related field, with 4+ years of federal grants/financial management experience, strong analytic and written skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant consulting and/or related experience in federal government grants, financial management, budget, or human capital.
• Strong analytical and written skills, and advanced Microsoft 365 experience.
• Experience evaluating business processes and procedures; gap analyses.

Responsibilities

• Support grants management throughout the lifecycle, collaborating with program staff and DOJ stakeholders.
• Respond to programmatic queries from management and staff.
• Assist staff with ad-hoc programmatic requests during the fiscal year.
• Track programmatic monitoring activities and reporting needs.
• Develop process improvement strategies and standard reports for client impact.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Microsoft 365

Project management

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field

Tools

UFMS

JustGrants

Job description

Job Family:Operational Effectiveness ConsultingTravel Required:NoneClearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:To support its mission, our client requires grant programmatic assistance to administer financial and technical assistance grants for communities developing programs, policies, and practices aimed at addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. In this role, Team GH will support the Program Specialist POC throughout the grant‑making lifecycle by providing technical support across pre‑award and post‑award processes to help ensure timelines are met, including:Responding to programmatic queries from management and program staff.Supporting grants management and grant program administration by collaborating with program specialists, associate directors, finance staff, and DOJ stakeholders.Assisting staff with ad‑hoc programmatic requests throughout the fiscal year.Tracking programmatic monitoring activities.Developing process improvement strategies—including process flows, templates, and narratives—and providing recommendations to the Grants Development and Management Division for implementing improvements across the grants management lifecycle.Performing data analysis to support programmatic inquiries and ad‑hoc reporting needs, including topics such as performance results, financial status, audit support, and compliance.Collaborating with relevant stakeholders (Program Assistants, Program Specialists, GFMD, Associate Directors, Finance Staff, and DOJ) to understand data needs, recommend appropriate formats, and interpret results to inform program decisions.For recurring program requests, partnering with stakeholders to establish efficient, repeatable processes that produce standardized reports and consistently reflect the client’s impact on mission goals.What You Will Need:Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN DoJ \"PUBLIC TRUST\"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field.FOUR (4) or more years’ relevant consulting and/or related experience in federal government grants, financial management, budget, or human capital arena.What Would Be Nice To Have:Strong preference for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.Familiarity or knowledge of UFMS, JustGrants, or similar type systems and how to extract and use the data contained within these systems.Experience evaluating business processes and procedures. Employ best practices to improve procedures.Experience performing gap analyses of existing policies and procedures.Strong analytical and written skills, and advanced Microsoft 365 experience.Demonstrates the ability to understand client needs, participate within a team environment, and communicate throughout internal and external network in a manner that allows for successful execution of tasks.The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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 [e-mail]. 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