[Hiring] Project Consultant, Grant & Program Management @Momentum (BuildMomentum.io)

Role Description

The Project Consultant plays a central role within the Project Operations Team, independently managing discrete scopes of work and contributing directly to the success of client projects. Project Consultants are responsible for producing high-quality deliverables, maintaining client communication, and ensuring efficient execution of project objectives. This position combines consulting, writing, and project management expertise to deliver strategic, data-informed, and actionable outcomes. Project Consultants balance independent ownership with collaboration, serving as key contributors to Momentum’s mission-driven consulting services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary owner of assigned project elements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with client objectives.
• Develop client-ready reports, memos, and presentations that synthesize research, analysis, and strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate and lead project meetings, ensuring clear documentation, decision tracking, and follow-up on action items.
• Maintain consistent and professional client communication, anticipating needs and resolving project challenges.
• Support the design, management, and delivery of complex project scopes, collaborating with Project Leads and senior team members.
• Contribute to the development of proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for new or follow-on engagements.
• Mentor and provide feedback to Project Analysts and Associate Project Consultants to enhance project performance and team learning.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Project Leadership, Business Operations, and Market Strategy to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the continuous enhancement of Project Operations tools and systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Billable Expectation

This client-facing position has an 80% utilization rate (1,664 billable hours annually for full-time workers).

Supervisory Responsibilities

None. This role may mentor Project Analysts and Associate Project Consultants.

Reporting Relationship

The Project Consultant reports to Director, Project Operations.

Location

This position is remote-eligible. However, due to federal contract requirements or the geographic scope of current projects, the employee may be required to be based in California. The role may require occasional travel to Sacramento and various project sites throughout California and the U.S. Training and onboarding are carried out in person at our Sacramento office.

Application Period

June 15, 2026 – June 29, 2026

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Strong consulting and project management capabilities with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills, with demonstrated experience producing high-quality client deliverables.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including facilitation and client relationship management.
• Ability to think strategically and connect project-level insights to broader client and market contexts.
• Proactive, organized, and self-directed with the ability to independently manage complex assignments.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to engage across teams and departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management tools, and CRM or collaboration platforms (e.g., HubSpot).
• Ability to mentor others and support a positive, inclusive team culture.

Desired Education and Experience

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in consulting, project management, or public-sector program delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage scopes of work and maintain effective client relationships.
• Proven success in producing and delivering high-quality written deliverables for external clients.
• Experience with public funding and grant writing is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual target bonuses.
• 100% employer paid health premium options available for all full-time staff.
• Simple IRA with matching contributions.
• Paid-time-off (PTO) of 120 hours/year.
• Paid sick leave of 56 hours per year.
• 12 company holidays.
• Employer paid life insurance policy.
• $50 Cell phone stipend.
• $2,000 annual professional development stipend.

Salary Range

$88,000 - $98,500 + Bonus. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity. We strive to maintain a fair and competitive compensation structure. While we aim to make our initial offers as strong as possible, we also seek to ensure consistency and equity across our team.