Post Award Consultant

The Ferguson Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ferguson Group is seeking experienced Grants Consultants to join our remote network. You will manage the full lifecycle of grants and awards, ensuring compliance, accurate financial reporting, and strong stakeholder relationships with clients and funding agencies.

This role emphasizes post-award management, budgeting, and data reporting to support our mission and impact. Candidates should bring 3+ years of grants experience and deep knowledge of federal grant programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in grants administration or related field; 5+ years for senior roles.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in grants management systems (Amplifund, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Understanding of Uniform Guidance standards.
• Bonus: Experience with Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreements (IDC)

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end grant administration from activation to closeout.
• Maintain compliance with donor requirements and federal/state regulations.
• Prepare and review donor/internal financial reports and budgets.
• Engage with grantees, coordinate reporting, and manage expectations.
• Identify process improvements and develop training materials.

Skills

Grants administration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Grants management systems

Microsoft Office

Time management

Uniform Guidance knowledge

Indirect Cost Rate Agreements (IDC)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Finance, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Tools

Amplifund

Salesforce

Job description

Position Overview

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., TFG specializes in representing public and private entities that share our passion for building strong and vibrant communities. TFG has a proven track record of developing and advancing improvements to policy and legislation while assisting our clients in securing highly sought-after funding. Since 2015, TFG has helped our clients secure over $6 billion in federal funding.

Our knowledge and experience provide our clients with an unmatched advantage. We are seeking talented, experienced grant administration professionals to join our network of grant consultants. TFG Grants Consultants work remotely and have the flexibility to accept grant project assignments based on their areas of expertise, interest, and availability. Candidates should have significant experience in all aspects of the grant administration process and strong foundational knowledge of grantmaking entities, especially federal grant programs. Our Grants Consultants will work closely with TFG staff and clients to manage and administer the full lifecycle of grants and awards, ensuring excellence in compliance, financial stewardship, reporting, and stakeholder relationships. This role supports strategic grant operations, post-award management, budgeting, compliance monitoring, and data reporting, to advance the organization’s mission and impact.

Responsibilities

Grant Administration & Lifecycle Management

• Oversee the end-to-end grant administration process from award activation to reporting to closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for TFG clients and funding agencies regarding grant procedures and requirements.
• Develop and maintain grant calendars and compliance protocols per client request.
• Coordinate with TFG clients’ internal departments (e.g., program, finance, legal) to ensure alignment and compliance throughout the grant lifecycle.

Compliance, Risk Management & Quality Assurance

• Ensure grants comply with internal client policies, donor requirements, and federal or state regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance for federal awards when relevant).
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready records in grants management systems, ensuring strong data integrity and documentation practices.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Work closely with clients to review budgets, track expenditures, and manage cost share.
• Prepare donor and internal financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Assist in resolving financial discrepancies, purchase orders, encumbrances, and budget adjustments.

Grantee Relations & Communication

• Maintain proactive communication with grantees, providing support and guidance throughout the grant period.
• Facilitate reporting expectations, deliverables, and deadlines; review and provide feedback on submissions.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline grant processes and improve operational effectiveness.
• Develop training materials and support staff orientation on grants best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in [Public Administration, Finance, Nonprofit Management, or related field] preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in grants administration or related field; 5+ years preferred for senior roles.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in grants management systems (e.g., Amplifund, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office (especially).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• Understanding of Uniform Guidance standards.
• (Bonus) Experience with Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreements