Staff II Consultant – Grants Management (Government Sector Services Advisory)

Evaluation of Client Needs

Evaluate client needs and recommend project approaches and strategies
Understand and apply concepts from 2 CFR 200, executive orders (EO’s), OMB memoranda, etc across the grant lifecycle
Assist in the review of funding requests and development of competitive grant applications
Provide grants monitoring and oversight, including recipient and subrecipient monitoring per 2 CFR 200
Review and analyze grantee budgets for reasonableness and allowability of costs
Support clients in navigating award terms, amendment requests, grant closeout, and compliance requirements
Guide clients through pre-award, post-award, and closeout phases of the grants lifecycle
Interpret federal and state grant regulations, including ARPA, BIA, DHHS, IHS, IIJA, and DHHS programs
Prepare client deliverables and ensure the quality, timeliness, and accuracy of work

Technical Expertise

• Prepare client deliverables and ensure the quality, timeliness, and accuracy of work
• Support internal process improvement and knowledge sharing
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal teams and client contacts
• Provide specialized guidance to tribal, healthcare, and nonprofit clients in aligning funding opportunities with strategic goals
• Train and Technical Assistance experience (preferred)
• Experience with ARPA, BIA, DHHS, IHS, IIJA, or EPA-funded programs
• Knowledge of federal compliance requirements and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
• Grants-related certifications (CGMS, GPC, PMP, CPA, etc.)
• Familiarity with budgeting, risk assessment, and recipient monitoring
• Understanding of the procurement lifecycle
• Familiarity with using and building tools in AI systems such as Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field
• 1+ years of successful grants management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior consulting or advisory experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in business and technical settings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment with multiple priorities
• Ability to travel and work extended hours as needed
• Experience working with state and local governments, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and nonprofit entities
• Grant writing and application development experience

About EisnerAmper

EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

EisnerAmper provides assurance, advisory and outsourcing services to hundreds of governmental clients, including federal, state, local and county/parish governmental entities, municipalities, public retirement systems, school boards and districts and more. Because of our diverse governmental client base, our professionals understand a wide range of funding sources, operational challenges and reporting requirements. Keeping up with ever-changing regulatory requirements, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (“GASB”) pronouncements and federal grant administrative requirements can be overwhelming. Our team can help you navigate these requirements while displaying transparency with the people you serve.

We are engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients.