Grants Programs Outcomes Specialist
Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting firm that specializes in human capital, management, and strategy professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Consultants join our practice focused on mission-critical projects and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, diverse, and self-driven professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our homeland security, law enforcement and justice, and government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of an inclusive, innovative team.
A Grants Management Outcomes Specialist is a consultant with expertise in grants management programs, information technology systems, and performance management. They have 7 years of relevant experience and degree in these areas and understand how to measure outcomes and provide best practices in survey design and data collection. Ideal candidates are innovative and have extensive experience in Federal grants and justice programs.
Specialists join our consulting practice to work on mission-critical projects, embrace leadership opportunities, learn new skills, and contribute to and grow our company. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, self-driven critical thinkers interested in learning the consulting business, helping win new business, and implement strategic initiatives. We seek to hire and retain a diverse team that collaborates, inspiring inspiration in all we do. Candidates have a wide range of education, experience, and backgrounds. We look for employees who share ideas and work on inclusive, helpful teams on company and client projects.
Arc Aspicio is currently operating in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at time of employment.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Support the transformation of grants data collection and reporting processes to enhance the performance of Justice programs and grants
- Collaborates closely with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service and achieving mission results
- Define requirements for grants information technology systems and data collection methods to support stakeholders in measuring and achieving grants performance results
- Recommend process improvement recommendations for use of a grants system and act on implications for customer training
- Collaborate extensively with clients, team members, and IT contractors to define requirements for and develop systems that are easy to use and align with outcomes
- Lead data collection and survey design development for a range of Justice programs
- Apply best practices in data collection, quality, and governance for effective management of grants program data
- Conduct studies to maximize efficiencies, gather requirements to align performance systems and measures with stakeholders needs and grants outcomes
- Use analysis, benchmarking, program metrics, and project management to standardize solutions and meet strict standards
- Maintains high quality of work and adheres to timeline and deliverables to satisfy client expectations
- Applies excellent data, research, analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients
- Contributes to our company culture, which promotes client-focused teamwork, learning, and helping others to grow and develop
- Supports company growth by developing the team, enhancing company capabilities, and supporting new business and strategic initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Experience in grants management programs, data analysis, and an understanding of the Federal grants lifecycle
- 7 years of experience in Federal grants programs including performance measurement/grants outcomes, data collection and reporting
- Experience with IT systems for survey design and collecting and reporting data
- Experience in best practices in data collection, data quality, and data governance
- Experience developing requirements for IT systems to support the grants management data collecting and reporting experience
- Knowledge of grants performance reporting collection tools
- Experience with grants management of Justice grants preferred but not required
- Experience with PEGA Systems or similar systems adapted to grants management preferred but not required
- Direct experience with client and stakeholder engagement and delivering work products for clients in a complex stakeholder environment
- Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
- Technologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools
- Clearance: US Citizenship only (no dual citizenship)/ability to obtain a security clearance
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject area with a major in business or data analytics preferred
Applying to the Company: Please tell us about your interests and background; we would be grateful! Our competitive recruiting process favors candidates who include a short cover letter that highlights your interest in the company and role, relevant experience, and potential.
Total Rewards: Salary is just one element of our Total Rewards which includes compensation, benefits, bonuses, professional development, and other career opportunities. The projected salary range for this position is $100,000 to $137,000. This range takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets and expertise, experience, education, training, certifications, contract and client requirements (if applicable), and other business and organizational needs. At Arc Aspicio, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
About Arc Aspicio: We create and deliver integrated, innovative solutions to enhance our nation’s future. A consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio brings bold ideas to live solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology. Our vision is to be the hub of creativity where people take action to change the world. Employees collaborate with clients using human-centered processes. Our teams use Arc Aspicio’s Strategy Innovation Lab methods, tools, and templates to accelerate results for our clients. We seek team members that:
- Want to learn the business of consulting and excel as professionals and leaders
- Build a strong network of professional relationships with their teams and clients
- Learn quickly, ask for help, and look for ways to go beyond a task and achieve results
- Want to learn and share knowledge and express gratitude teammates
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Innovation: Arc Aspicio is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As a growing firm, we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and strong potential and growth. Diverse, inclusive teams can accelerate results for the client and company and stimulate innovation in all we do. Employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V