Grants Single Audit SME

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary incentive bonus

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Certifications

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant to support USDOT grants management, operational documentation, and compliance. You will develop SOPs, maintain process documentation, and assist with audits and continuous improvement of grants systems.

The role requires strong technical writing, coordination with stakeholders, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical guidance. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Nine (9) years of experience supporting federal grants.
• Strong technical writing, editing, and document quality assurance skills.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain public trust.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update SOPs, work instructions, templates, job aids, reference materials, and guidance.
• Translate policies and processes into clear, actionable documentation.
• Support grant operations, audits, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve grants processes.

Skills

Technical writing

Grants management

Stakeholder coordination

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CGMS

PMP

CSM

Job description

Job Family: Management Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse supports the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to execute its mission to ensure our nation has the safest, most efficient and modern transportation system in the world. Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant to support the transportation grants management and modernization initiatives. This role will provide operational, compliance, documentation, and business process support to federal grants stakeholders. The successful candidate will support day-to-day grants operations, coordinate project activities, develop and maintain critical program documentation, support audit and compliance activities, and assist with the continuous improvement of grants business processes and systems. The ideal candidate combines federal grants experience, strong technical writing capabilities, organizational skills, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical tools, guidance, and operational procedures.

Grants Operations Documentation and Process Support

Develop, maintain, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, templates, job aids, reference materials, and operational guidance. Translate grants policies, business processes, system functionality, and compliance requirements into clear, actionable documentation. Perform quality reviews of technical and operational documents to ensure consistency, accuracy, and usability. Maintain document governance, version control, and configuration management processes. Support development of process narratives, workflow documentation, briefing materials, and stakeholder communications.

GrantLens Sustainment and User Support

Review and update system-related SOPs, procedures, and supporting documentation as business processes and system functionality evolve. Maintain version-controlled documentation aligned with approved releases and process changes. Support business-user inquiries and issue triage activities. Coordinate with business and technical teams to support issue resolution and continuous improvement efforts. Provide support for process training sustainment activities, including updates to user guides, job aids, quick reference materials, and other system-specific training resources.

Single Audit and Compliance Support

Support Single Audit activities and compliance oversight efforts under 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F. Review audit findings, corrective action plans, and related documentation. Track audit follow-up activities and support management decision processes. Assist with compliance reviews, recipient monitoring, and risk assessment activities. Support development and maintenance of audit, monitoring, and compliance procedures. Analyze audit trends and identify opportunities to strengthen grants management controls and processes.

What You Will Need:

Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust; Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred. Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements. Bachelor's degree. Nine (9) years of experience supporting federal grants, financial assistance, compliance, program management, or related operational programs. Experience developing SOPs, operating procedures, business process documentation, training materials, or other technical documentation. Strong technical writing, editing, and document quality assurance skills. Knowledge of the federal grants lifecycle and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200). Experience coordinating stakeholders, facilitating meetings, and managing action items through completion. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to travel. Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Experience supporting Department of Transportation grants programs. Experience supporting grants modernization, grants systems, or business transformation initiatives. Experience developing operational procedures, governance documentation, and process improvement materials. Experience with Single Audit requirements, audit follow-up activities, corrective action planning, or recipient monitoring. Familiarity with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC), grants compliance activities, and federal financial assistance programs. Experience supporting grants management systems and business operations. CGMS, PMP, CSM, or similar professional certification.

Salary and Compensation

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.

• 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

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 [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

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