Corner Alliance

Merit Grant Application Reviewer - Temporary

Remote
Full Time
Experienced

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 Merit Reviewer with 5+ years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.  

About the Role: 

As a temporary full-time Merit Reviewer supporting our Federal government client, you will be trusted to provide the merit review of applications submitted for a grant program focused on deployment and adoption of broadband service on Tribal Land and for programs that promote the use of broadband to access remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources. Merit reviewers must be available full time to conduct reviews from December 7, 2026 through May 14, 2027. 

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):  

  • Conduct a thorough, consistent, and independent review of each assigned application against the program’s pre-established criteria, evaluating each proposal for its value, quality, and likelihood of success 

  • Follow the prescribed steps in a reviewer user guide to score applications based on their quality and completeness, and provide a written justification for each score 

  • Use a process guide to enter application-specific data into an online tool 

  • Conduct all reviews impartially, objectively, and in an unbiased manner 

  • Work with team leads to route questions and concerns to the appropriate party for resolution 

  • Work as part of a team to ensure the efficient completion of reviews to meet stringent deadlines 

  • Follow quality assurance practices to foster completion and accuracy of tasks 

  • Provide written progress updates 

  • Attend all required trainings and status update meetings; all trainings will be provided by the project team 

Location: 

You will work remotely.  

Required Experience/Skills:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or has equivalent work experience  

  • Minimum 5 years of consulting and/or directly relevant industry experience  

  • Technical understanding and two or more years of experience in two or more of the following areas: 

  1. Deployment of fiber, wireless, satellite, or similar telecommunications technology 
  2. Broadband network design and/or engineering 
  3. Design and implementation of distance learning, telehealth, telework, workforce development, broadband use and adoption, or related programs that support economic stability, quality education, healthcare access, social and civic engagement, access to the benefits of internet technology, or device distribution 
  4. Federal, state, local, or Tribal financial assistance programs, including but not limited to policy development, program execution, and grants administration 
  5. Programs or initiatives serving Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian communities 

  • US citizenship and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability 

Desired Skills: 

  • Ability to analyze and evaluate information using a prescribed method 

  • Ability to write succinctly and coherently to describe analysis 

  • Functional experience using online tools to manage grants data and documentation 

  • Functional experience collaborating with team members and leaders using the Microsoft Suite (e.g., Teams) 

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment 

  • Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills 

No Conflict of Interest: 

Merit Reviewers are required to reveal any conflicts of interest (real or apparent) prior to conducting a merit review. The client will make assignments where there are no known conflicts of interest (real or apparent). Any conflicts of interest identified after an application review begins will result in reassignment of the application. Considerations will be given to factors such as: 

  • Potential conflicts (i.e., Merit Reviewers cannot review applications in the same grant program for which they have any prior work or contracting experience) 

  • An appearance of impairment of objectivity (i.e., due to relationships or activities with other persons or entities, a Merit Reviewer may be unable to render impartial assistance or advice to the government) 

  • Geographic location of the Merit Reviewers with respect to the location of the applications to be reviewed (e.g., a Merit Reviewer will not be allowed to review an application from their own state) 

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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