Grants Review Program Manager - Department of Justice

Location: Mount Rainier
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

The Position: We are looking for eager, driven candidates with experience in people management, training, communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and analysis to guide our teams in developing impactful solutions for Federal clients at the Department of Justice. The Grants Review Program Manager is responsible for providing logistical support for administering Pre-Application Informational Sessions and Peer Reviews for ~30 federal grant programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing training, assistance, and follow up to grantees. Some of your key responsibilities will include: Organize and execute at least one (typically two) Pre-Application Informational Sessions per grant program, which may be hosted live and/or pre-recorded. Ensure each session includes a thorough presentation of grant program requirements and an interactive Q&A segment for attendees. Oversee the development and dissemination of supporting materials, including webinar recordings, transcripts, slide decks, and other reference documents. Collaborate with DOJ staff and other stakeholders to ensure webinar content is accurate, clear, and aligned with program objectives. Evaluate the effectiveness of informational sessions through feedback and adjust future webinars to meet the needs of prospective applicants. Manage the coordination of Online, Hybrid, and In-Person peer review sessions based on the volume and nature of applications. Schedule and facilitate peer review orientations for all reviewers (virtual or in-person), covering review procedures and timelines. Organize peer review consensus meetings to finalize scoring and provide feedback for applicants. Coordinate the recruitment and management of internal and external subject matter experts as peer reviewers. Assign applications (typically 8–10 per reviewer) for independent evaluation and scoring, ensuring compliance with criteria. Oversee completion and submission of individual scoring forms and consensus documentation post-panel. Lead logistical planning for all review formats, including contracting venues, securing Zoom Webinar licenses, and providing interpretation/transcription services. For Hybrid and In-Person sessions, arrange meeting spaces, office support, travel, accommodations, and meals for participants in line with GSA guidelines. Maintain a Program Management Office in the Washington, DC metro area, staffed with qualified personnel to support all aspects of the peer review process. Guarantee accessibility features, including English and other language captioning, and arrange for ASL or simultaneous interpretation services as requested. The Ideal Candidate: At Censeo, we are looking for unique candidates whose passion and enthusiasm will help shape Censeo’s client insights and workplace culture. Our staff have a wide range of backgrounds, areas of expertise, personality types, and favorite breakfast foods. Our client and cultural successes are rooted in our team’s innovation, creative problem solving, and collaboration. The unique perspective that you bring and the way you tackle problems are much more important to us than what’s printed on your diploma. Some of the core qualifications for the role include: Required: Bachelors degree in a relevant field, such as international relations, public administration, or business administration. Minimum of 5 years of experience in pre-award grants management, preferably in a federal government setting. Experience facilitating large scale virtual and in-person events, using platform like Zoom Webinar. Experience conducting large scale trainings / webinars. Experience with grant management systems and databases (ie. JustGrants) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred: Experience working with the Department of Justice Masters degree in a related field. Knowledge of programming related to violence against women. Strong understanding of federal grant regulations, including 2 CFR 200. Certification in grants management (e.g., CPGM). Fluency in one or more foreign languages. The Company: Censeo Consulting Group is a top Washington D.C. based management consulting firm dedicated to helping public sector and non-profit clients build operational excellence, deliver better outcomes, and lower cost. We take a personalized approach to strategic consulting to solve our clients’ most complex problems and build operational excellence that transforms their organizations, allowing them to better deliver on their public and social missions. At Censeo, our award-winning culture means you’ll join a tight-knit community of 80 brilliant and passionate colleagues. We are advocates for a better functioning public sector, and we’re also good friends who know the names of each other’s dogs. Our philosophy is horizontal, not hierarchical, and our open-door policy encourages a culture of entrepreneurship at all levels. We share successes, make decisions together, and foster an environment for those with passion and initiative to lead. Our colleagues bring their own unique personalities to work every day and use them to help shape our growing firm in ways that reach far beyond client projects. The Location: Censeo Consulting Group is based in Washington D.C., a fantastic city for working professionals. We work in a hybrid setting with flexibility to work from home and work in our office conveniently located in the heart of downtown, just a few blocks away from the White House. And with many of our clients also based in D.C., we have the luxury of leaving for a meeting and being back in the office in time for post-work happy hours, team dinners, and game nights. The Fine Print: The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 depending on experience Expected travel 0-10%; may increase based on business needs This is an exempt, full-time position This role is subject to a hybrid work schedule in the Washington D.C. Essential Physical Functions Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time Light Carrying: Physically transporting items weighing less than 15 pounds from one location to another Censeo offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, flexible and remote work opportunities, and tuition and training reimbursement. Censeo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law. Join Our Award-Winning Culture! Our passion wins awards. But don’t just take it from us… 2024 Vault 41 Consulting 50 North America 2024 Vault 7 Best Consulting Firm for Hours in the Office 2023 Vault 9 Best Consulting Firm for Work/Life Balance 2023 Vault 23 Best Consulting Firm for Overall Diversity 2023 Management Consulted 3 Best Boutique Firms in Washington DC 2022 Vault 41 Best Overall Consulting Firm to Work For 2020 Vault 21 Best Boutique Consulting Firm 2019 Ivy Exec 7 Best Boutique Consulting Firm 2018 Consulting Magazine Best Small Firms to Work For 2017 Vault 12 Best Boutique Consulting Firm 2016 Forbes Best Management Consulting Firms in America 2015 Washington Business Journal’s Philanthropy List

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