Grant Consultant (Government Grants)

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

Salary: $80,000–$140,000 per year, plus potential bonuses and benefits.

Company

Government-focused financial services firm providing auditing, consulting, and technology services.

What you will do

• Perform pre-award risk assessments, post-award monitoring, and closeout procedures for grant programs.
• Process audit intakes and maintain interagency agreements.
• Review Single Audit Reports and external Office of Inspector General reports through quality control procedures.
• Reconcile grant accounts and assess whether costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable.
• Prepare grant applications, budgets, supporting documentation, project deliverables, findings, and reports.
• Use grant management systems and automation while supporting client projects.

Requirements

• At least four years of experience with grants activities.
• BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university.
• Single Audit experience and strong knowledge of federal grant regulations, including 2 CFR 200.
• Experience across the grant lifecycle, from pre-award through closeout, including risk assessment and financial reconciliation.
• Proficiency with grant management systems and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Nice to have

• Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) certification.
• Experience with education grants and multiple federal, state, and local funding streams.
• Strong service orientation and experience using technology to share knowledge and develop skills.

Culture & Benefits

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