Federal Grants Process Improvement Management Consultant

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What You Will Do:

Guidehouse supports the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to execute its mission to ensure our nation has the safest most efficient and modern transportation system in the support of that mission we are searching for a Managing Consultant to help DOT consolidate and improve its grants system. We are seeking Managing Consultants experienced with process improvement and the federal grants lifecycle particularly the post-award phase to improving its grant process. The Managing Consultant we are looking for has strong critical thinking skills experience in client interaction and facilitation and demonstrated experience delivering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality client deliverables that meet client requirements
• Serve as a subject matter expert in post-award federal grants management including monitoring compliance reporting and closeout activities aligned to federal regulations
• Manage and provide guidance coaching and quality assurance to junior staff
• Identify analyze and improve business processes
• Work with diverse stakeholders to fully understand business requirements and interdependencies
• Lead the facilitation of client meetings work groups and interviews
• Develop detailed project schedules to monitor performance
• Identify and manage project risks and issues
• Develop detailed status reports for individual programs
• Work with stakeholders to help keep projects on-time and within budget

What You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD PUBLIC TRUST
• Based on our contractual obligations candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen
• 9 years of management consulting experience and/or grants management preferably within the public sector
• Experience with federal grants programs specific experience with grants post award highly preferred
• Experience working with the federal government
• Strong analytical written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in client service and team-based environments especially when tackling unstructured problems
• Strong attention to detail well organized and ability to self-prioritize multiple activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel
• This is a hybrid role requiring some days in the Guidehouse office and/or client site.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience working with federal state or local transportation organizations
• CGMS or other grants management certification
• PMP Agile or other project or program management certification

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

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