Management Consultant - Grants Management, Facilities & Administration (Remote)

Overview

Who We Seek:

We are looking for experienced individuals with background in business finance, analytics, and process improvement to work in a challenging consulting environment serving Higher Education and Non Profits.

Passion Seekers. You genuinely care about the work that you do and its impact on society.

Self-Starters. You are a go-getter who is not afraid to step up and disrupt the status quo.

Entrepreneurs. You bring fresh ideas to the table, work hard, develop business, and consistently seek new challenges.

Collaborators. You are a great contributor to a high performing team that accomplishes great feats for our clients.

Perks:

• This position is remote and does not require travel
• Competitive salary increased yearly for cost of living and annual bonus potential
• Fantastic healthcare benefits and 401k 4% match that begins on day one of employment
• Healthy Work/Life balance: 11 paid federal holidays and unlimited PTO
• Clearly defined career path with attractive career growth opportunities

What You Will Do:

Attain Partners is searching for a Business Management Consultant who can effectively lead and manage activities surrounding business solutions impacting cost reimbursement, grants and contracts award management, business process modernization, technology implementations, and change management for higher education institutions and not-for-profits.

• Preparation of indirect cost rate proposals
• Grants management activities including pre-award proposal review and submission, grant negotiation and acceptance, handling of post award modifications, and interpretation of award terms; and post-award financial accounting, invoicing, and payment processing
• Perform business process design and documentation for modernization of operations and procedures
• Perform stakeholder and change impact assessments
• Stakeholder engagement and training plans that align with technology implementation and is comprehensive of all stakeholders
• Manage all change activities throughout all stages of implementation
• Demonstrate experience in effectively managing change at an organization

Responsibilities:

• Project Management and Delivery
• New Business Development
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise related to the operating environment of major business functions across a University
• Accomplishes work through managing and leading others
• Provides leadership to both consulting and client personnel to identify, quantify, and implement strategic recommendations
• Effectively direct, coach, motivate and evaluate analysts and associates
• Develop work plans and coordinate daily fieldwork and project team activities
• Oversee multiple work streams
• Assist in preparation of client deliverables
• Conduct client interviews related to major operational functions
• Lead and focus team efforts in data gathering and analysis, data interpretation, and identifying observations and recommendations
• Lead the development and implementation of surveys, interview questionnaires and client presentation deliverables
• Lead team efforts in developing solutions to client challenges across major business functions
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) to a variety of audiences, including C-suite client leadership
• Establishes and maintains client relationships and takes a leadership role to act as an influencer to client and Steering Committee as appropriate
• Monitor scope of client expectations surrounding delivery of generated results

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in accounting, finance and/or management consulting. Preference for background in Higher Education or Non-Profits.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a project team
• Demonstrates ability to stay current in certifications, training and industry trends and practices
• Embraces entrepreneurial spirit in work through recognizing and capitalizing on opportunities to improve the organization
• Ability to recognize personal skills, abilities, limitations, and strengths, taking appropriate action to pursue developmental activities to strengthen skills and experience
• Effective written and verbal communications a must, with presentation experience
• Experience with managing and leading times

Desired:

• Master's Degree preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships with clients
• Experience supporting sales and business development
• Experience with financial management

About Us:

Attain Partners is a place for great ideas and the people who have them. As a management, technology, and strategy consulting firm, our professionals provide innovative solutions to revolutionize government, education, health, and nonprofit organizations and positively impact those they serve. We are business analysts, technologists, digital strategists, managers of change, and forward thinkers, with the entrepreneurial drive to shape the future. Our team is present in 25 states and the District of Columbia.

Visit https://attainpartners.com/careers to explore your path forward with Attain Partners. 

Attain Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.