Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Grants Project Manager with 8+ years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive. 

**This Position is Contingent Upon Award**

About the Role:

As a Grants Project Manager supporting our Federal government client, you will oversee and manage complex projects supporting federal grant program administration, compliance, and impact assessment. This role requires a strong foundation in project management, data analytics, and team leadership to ensure high-quality, timely project deliverables that align with our strategic goals. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring project activities, ensuring the quality and compliance of each deliverable, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

• Manage a consulting team’s daily activities and provide career development for grants and project management professionals.
• Oversee project activities related to grant program assessments, financial compliance, and risk management to ensure project goals are met.
• Collaborate with leadership to align on milestones, ensuring all deliverables meet quality and accuracy standards within established timelines.
• Manage the development and deployment of data analytic solutions that support program performance, risk assessment, and compliance, including predictive models and custom analytics.
• Oversee documentation and policy development for grant administration, ensuring clear and consistent communication and compliance with standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure effective program management.
• Supervise and guide a team of senior-level personnel, ensuring high performance and adherence to contract requirements.
• Lead business development initiatives, including drafting proposals, building client relationships, and exploring new project opportunities aligned with Corner Alliance’s growth goals.
• Embody a culture of growth, innovation, and trust within the team and across the organization.
• Provide support and guidance to team members about their performance and growth during their tenure at Corner Alliance.
• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

Location:

You will work as part of a dynamic team in the metro-accessible Washington, DC area.

Required Experience/Skills: 

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience and a Master’s Degree in  Public Policy, Program Management, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with a PMP certification may be substituted for the Master’s degree.
• Working knowledge of federal grant-making policies, procedures, and administration. 
• Demonstrated ability in independently initiating, leading, and managing large, complex support service projects.
• Proven success in managing multiple simultaneous projects and leading senior-level personnel to achieve strategic goals.
• Strong experience in full lifecycle project management, including project planning, risk identification and mitigation, and cost estimation and monitoring.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in working in a fast-paced environment where priorities routinely shift with an emphasis on mission needs.
• US citizenship and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred.
• Previous experience supporting the Department of Justice grant programs 

Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.

About Us:

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team. 

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence and inclusivity. We make a steadfast commitment to actively seek, recruit, and hire qualified candidates from these groups for our open positions. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email [email protected]. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.

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Salary:

Approximate Salary Estimate: $100,000 - $120,0000 annually

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.