Senior Consultant, Grants

Responsibilities

• Establish client relationships and act as a point of contact for engagements.
• Serve as the primary staff on client engagements and perform engagement tasks under the direction of the leader.
• Cover monthly grant client meetings.
• Revise and edit foundation grants for coordinators.
• Revise and edit monthly grant sheets for coordinators.
• Revise state and federal grants for coordinators.
• Assist coordinators with questions and communication from client emails.
• Assist with training of new coordinators.
• Maintain regular communication with monthly clients and work to ensure proper engagement.
• Analyze, synthesize, and interpret data to inform client recommendations.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews as necessary.
• Assist in the design and implementation of recommended solutions, producing client‑ready deliverables that are accurate and well‑sourced.
• Apprise the manager of project status, including delays or potential issues, holding self and colleagues accountable for client deadlines and deliverables.
• Under the direction of the leader, prepare clear, concise presentations of findings to clients.
• Develop frameworks, learning materials, or assets to help build service line knowledge.
• Assist with presentation development for RFPs, client proposals, external speaking events, and support the team with publishing; present at internal speaking events as requested.
• Assist with presentation development for external speaking events as requested.
• Cultivate a network of industry contacts in support of business development efforts; get involved in a professional association and attend network events.
• Assist in establishing engagement direction, priorities, and expectations; track tasks and inform the leader of potential issues.
• Complete administrative functions, mandatory training, and other internal responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Remain flexible and adaptable in work schedules and assignments as defined by departmental and company needs.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a positive work environment.

Full‑time

Education: Bachelor's degree

Preferred Education: Master's degree

Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of consulting experience

• Demonstrates attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in work product and service.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrating responsiveness to clients and colleagues.
• Ability to demonstrate insight and professional judgment, with an aptitude for critical thinking.
• Takes initiative and is proactive.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and applicable software tools.
• Deep technical expertise in identified areas of specialization.

Travel requirements are related to business opportunities with respect to frequency and scope and may have short lead times.