Senior Consultant Grant Specialist

Location: Alexandria, Virginia, United States. Work location may change based on client requirements; travel of up to 25% is required. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Salary: $103,000–$180,000 annual base pay, with potential bonuses and additional compensation for eligible overtime.

Company

hirify.global & Company provides government-focused financial, auditing, consulting, and technology services.

What you will do

• Lead project activities and support team members in preparing and reviewing project deliverables.
• Perform accounting, analytical, audit resolution, and daily fieldwork activities.
• Provide grants oversight support and manage the grants lifecycle from pre-award through closeout.
• Review internal controls, follow test plans, perform attribute testing, and draft findings and reports.
• Reconcile grant accounts and assess whether costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable.
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal government financial and management responsibilities in client environments.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience, including 2 years in a leadership role.
• BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university.
• Expertise in Single Audits and strong knowledge of federal grant regulations, including 2 CFR 200 and agency-specific requirements.
• Experience across the full grants lifecycle, including grant applications, budgets, supporting documentation, and closeout.
• Experience with grant management systems, grant risk assessment, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance are required.

Nice to have

• Certified Grants Management Specialist (GGMS) certification.
• Experience with education grants and multiple federal, state, and local funding streams.
• Strong customer service orientation and experience sharing knowledge with team members.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and 529 education savings plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts, plus additional insurance options.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, along with employee assistance, fitness, and wellness benefits.