Remote Merit Review Specialist – Grants & Tech Policy

Corner Alliance; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

PTO

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

FSA accounts

Parental leave

Holidays

Wellness reimbursements

All-hands meetings

Team building day

Growth check-ins

One-on-ones

Social events

Slack

Company culture

Job summary

Corner Alliance is seeking Merit Reviewers with 5+ years of experience to support federal grant programs focused on broadband deployment on Tribal Lands and related remote learning initiatives. The role is remote, with reviews scheduled mid-December 2026 through spring 2027, and requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent plus strong consulting experience.

As a Merit Reviewer, you will assess applications for quality and impact, participate in trainings, and collaborate with a team to meet tight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of consulting and/or directly relevant industry experience.
• Technical understanding in deployment of broadband/networking technologies and related fields.
• Favorable exposure to financial assistance programs and Native communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial merit review of applications based on pre-established criteria.
• Evaluate proposals for value, quality, and likelihood of success.
• Work as part of a team to meet stringent deadlines and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

5+ years consulting

Technical broadband/telecom

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Corner Alliance is seeking Merit Reviewers with 5+ years of experience to support federal grant programs focused on broadband deployment on Tribal Lands and related remote learning initiatives. The role is remote, with reviews scheduled mid-December 2026 through spring 2027, and requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent plus strong consulting experience.

As a Merit Reviewer, you will assess applications for quality and impact, participate in trainings, and collaborate with a team to meet tight