Post Award Environmental Grants Specialist

Are you looking for a company where you can work with talented colleagues to contribute to our core purpose - to work with the government to create results. ? If you like solving challenges and want to work on mission-oriented government programs, you will thrive in our collaborative environment that fosters inclusivity, encourages innovation, and appreciates you and your contributions when you deliver and grow the company.
Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while meeting project deliverables. We are looking to add an energetic, experienced Post Award Environmental Grant Specialist with 4+ years of experience to join our Washington, DC team that will add to our culture and fully embrace our commitments to deliver, grow and thrive . During your tenure with us, you will work on various projects across Federal agencies. Those who have fulfilling careers here get involved across the company, helping the organization grow and supporting a thriving work environment. Whether you’re a Consultant or in Operations, you will work in meaningful ways to create results for the government.
About The Role
You will provide post-award grant support for a Federal government client to ensure compliance with t he National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Endangered Species Act, and other environmental regulations. You will work within a team to drive results, lead project planning, create a variety of written materials related to the program, and prepare monitoring support materials and guidance. You are detail-oriented, can tie bigger-picture planning into day-to-day delivery, and enjoy building relationships with others to move a cause forward.
Key Responsibilities Include (but Not Limited To)

• Conduct legislative and policy analysis as needed
• Supporting the maintenance of the grant’s administrative records.
• Effectively and independently driving deliverables; ability to get started with little direction and take the lead
• Create an approachable environment and assist with trainings as necessary for team member development
• Support strategic program and project management initiatives as directed by the Project Manager
• Evolve into a subject matter expert and master required skills
• Push and guide team members to hit goals set by the project manager and meet deadlines
• Provide technical assistance to the federal agency and grant applicants
• Develop guidance, processes, policy, and training material
• Continue to craft a personal brand and nurture established and new relationships with stakeholders, supervisors, and team members
• Provide leadership and instruction for other consultants
• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive
• Collaborate with a dedicated and diverse consulting team and encourage creative solutions
• Assist Federal clients with administering post-award activities for nationwide grants programs, supporting program monitoring and technical assistance activities
• Spearhead ‘action planning’ and implement new, creative initiatives
• Quickly establish, develop, and foster positive rapport with federal government clients in a professional, creative environment
• Identify efficiencies or tools to improve existing or new organizational processes

Location:
You will work as part of a dynamic team remotely .
Required Experience/Skills:

• Skilled in problem-solving with a flexible approach towards stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with environmental sustainability and compliance
• Receptive to all forms of feedback from clients and colleagues, and proactive in making changes
• Demonstrated experience in grant management lifecycle
• Familiarity with and understanding of environmental regulations
• Demonstrates an unflappable attitude even when faced with changes or adversity
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance
• Creative thinker with the ability to translate complex information into manageable pieces
• Working knowledge of NEPA environmental assessment reviews, state historic preservation agency (SHPA) consultation, and tribal consultation
• Familiarity with standards of climate resiliency
• Demonstrated knowledge of NEPA and NHPA regulations
• US citizenship or permanent resident with the ability to pass a government public-trust clearance or suitability
• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience providing post-award grant management support
• Previous experience with legislative and policy analysis

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Previous experience performing the complete lifecycle of Environmental Assessments, including monitoring of mitigation actions, post issuance of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).
• Previous experience in consulting, business writing, meeting preparation and facilitation, and/or stakeholder outreach

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. There's no such thing as a perfect candidate. You can learn and grow with us.
And the part about consulting? You also don’t need to have a consulting background to apply - we have consultants here from many different backgrounds: non-profits, associations, government, private sector and anything in between. We offer a 2 day orientation where we teach you the Corner Alliance Way of Consulting. What you do need are: transferable skills.
Transferable Skills And Traits

• Excellent Writing Skills - ability to synthesize, be concise, use the active voice, proofread and edit
• Coachable - receptive to feedback and swift on implementing suggestions
• Resourceful - eager to learn more and develop skills you may not have; and ability to learn new systems quickly and a thirst to learn independently
• Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills - ability to collect and analyze relevant information, problem-solve, and make rational decisions
• Rapport Builder - having a natural ability to build candid, honest relationships with our clients and colleagues
• Innovative - willing to challenge the status quo, push boundaries, and suggest improvements to existing processes
• Unflappable - capability to navigate unexpected challenges with grace and come up with thoughtful solutions; you fully embrace a ‘we-will-figure-it-out’ mindset in chaos
• Prioritization Skills - ability to sequence tasks in order of terms of importance; and willingness to pivot if more important tasks arise

About Us
We are a dynamic and growing management consulting firm headquartered in downtown DC focused on creating an experience that feels a bit different for our clients. We have their backs, push them with new ideas, and start every solution with their stakeholders to create high-performing, high-results Federal Government programs. Corner Alliance is serious about our Commitments: to Deliver excellence, Grow the business and Thrive in a vibrant environment.
Our Core Purpose is simple and meaningful: We work with the government to create results.
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.
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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