Managing Consultant, Grants Management Process Improvement

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

This Manager will support the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) grants management mission by providing advisory and program support services across the federal grants lifecycle.

Work includes grants policy and process analysis, program operations support, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to help ACF programs operate in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and HHS/ACF policies.
What You Will Need:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree

• Prior HHS experience or other Federal Public Health experience (NIH, FDA, CDC, CMS, etc.)

• Experience working at a large consulting firm

• 5 or more years of professional experience in consulting, grants management, strategy, organizational transformation, policy development, process improvement, project/program management

• Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Ability to develop strong team and client relationships

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including presentation skills)

• Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset 

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (I.e. US Citizenship required)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting ACF, HHS, or another federal grant-making agency.

• Familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and related grant compliance topics (cost principles, subrecipient monitoring, audit requirements).

• Experience with grants management systems and reporting tools (e.g., HHS/ACF systems) and/or data visualization (Power BI).

• Experience supporting monitoring protocols, corrective action tracking, and/or program integrity initiatives.

• Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, public health, finance, or a related field.

• Experience developing and delivering training for federal staff or grantees.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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 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

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.

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