Merit Grant Application Reviewer - Temporary

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking Merit Reviewers with 5+ years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.  

About the Role: 

As a temporary Merit Reviewer supporting our Federal government client, you will be trusted to provide the merit review of applications submitted for a grant program focused on deployment and adoption of broadband service on Tribal Land and for programs that promote the use of broadband to access remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources. Merit reviewers shall be available to conduct reviews mid-December 2026 through spring 2027.  

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):  

• Provide a thorough, consistent, and independent examination of an application based on pre-established criteria by persons knowledgeable in the field of endeavor for which support is requested 

• Conduct the review impartially, objectively, and in an unbiased manner  

• Evaluate or assess a proposal for its value, quality, and likelihood of success  

• Work as part of a team to ensure the efficient completion of reviews to meet stringent deadlines 

• Responsible for quality assurance practices and fostering completion and accuracy of tasks 

• Attend all required trainings; all trainings will be provided by the project team 

• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive 

Location: 

You will work remotely.  

Required Experience/Skills:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or has equivalent work experience  

• Minimum 5 years of consulting and/or directly relevant industry experience  

• Technical understanding and two or more years of experience in one or more of the following areas: 

• Deployment of fiber, wireless, satellite, or similar telecommunications technology 

• Broadband network design and/or engineering 

• Distance learning, telehealth, telework, and/or workforce development program design and/or implementation 

• Digital inclusion program design and/or implementation 

• Similar technical background or expertise to those listed above 

• In addition, knowledge in the following areas will be viewed favorably: 

• Direct exposure and/or participation with financial assistance programs (i.e., Federal, State, local, Tribal), including but not limited to policy development, execution, and grants administration 

• Previous experience with Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian communities 

• US citizenship and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability 

No Conflict of Interest: 

Merit Reviewers are required to reveal any conflicts of interest (real or apparent) prior to conducting a merit review. The client will make assignments where there are no known conflicts of interest (real or apparent). Considerations will be given to factors such as: 

• Potential conflicts (i.e., Merit Reviewers cannot review applications in the same grant program for which they have any prior work or contracting experience) 

• An appearance of impairment of objectivity (i.e., due to relationships or activities with other persons or entities, a Merit Reviewer may be unable to render impartial assistance or advice to the government) 

• Geographic location of the Merit Reviewers with respect to the location of the applications to be reviewed (i.e., a Merit Reviewer may not be allowed to review an application submitted by an entity within the same County) 

• Merit Reviewer bandwidth and schedules 

About Us: 

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.  

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence and inclusivity. We make a steadfast commitment to actively seek, recruit, and hire qualified candidates from these groups for our open positions.  

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email [email protected].  

Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S. 

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.