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Attain Partners · 1 day ago

Post-Award Grants Management Consultant

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $140K/yr

4+ years exp

Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. They are searching for experienced Higher Education Research Administrators with a background in post-award grant accounting, finance, and process improvement to work in a consulting environment.

ConsultingInformation Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Work closely with University Staff to support post-award functions such as financial reporting (FFRs), invoicing to the sponsor, letter of credit draws, and overhead adjustments

Develop relationships with University Staff

Demonstrate subject matter expertise related to the operating environment of major business functions across a University

Provides leadership to both consulting and client personnel to identify, quantify, and implement strategic recommendations

Lead the development and implementation of surveys, interview questionnaires and client presentation deliverables

Conduct comprehensive analyses and application of federal, state, local, and private grants

Submit funding applications based on client specifications and funding-specific requirements

Track submission negotiations and follow-up as needed to ensure the timely processing of all grants and contracts

Lead team efforts in developing solutions to client challenges across major business functions

Support new business development

Communicate effectively (written and verbal) to a variety of audiences, including C-suite client leadership

Qualification

Higher Education grant accountingFinancial reporting (FFRs)Grant management regulationsBudget managementLeadership experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Business Administration)

4 years of experience in Higher Education grant accounting

Experience conducting central research office post-award grants management, accounting, finance and/or management consulting

Experience with financial reporting (FFRs), invoicing to the sponsor, letter of credit draws, and overhead adjustments

Familiarity with federal regulations governing grant management (e.g., Uniform Guidance, OMB Circulars)

Ability to work collaboratively with university finance offices, research administration teams, and other stakeholders

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Experience managing budgets, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with grant terms

Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and cross-functional projects

Preferred

Master's Degree in a related field

Experience developing and implementing post-award management systems and processes within higher education

Proven ability to build trusted advisor relationships with university leadership

Experience supporting business development initiatives

Benefits

Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs

11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)

Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us

A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.

Company

Attain Partners

Based in McLean, Va., Attain Partners is a leading management and technology consulting firm delivering services and solutions to advance client missions across the education, nonprofit, healthcare, and state and local government landscapes.

Founded in 2009

Mclean, Virginia, USA

201-500 employees