Job Title: Grant/Project LeadJob Description We are seeking experienced, energetic, and customer-focused program leads to join our grants management team supporting peer review activities for various federal grant-making agencies. As a Program Lead, you will serve as the primary point of contact for discrete grant application peer review projects, manage the business process and logistics of the peer review, and coordinate resources to ensure deliverables are met accurately, efficiently, on schedule, and compliant with required standards and performance measures. Responsibilities + Lead peer review projects and related tasks to successful completion while interfacing with government officials throughout all phases of the grant application review process—from pre-solicitation closing through post-peer review activities. + Prepare and submit accurate and timely program-specific deliverables. + Assist with logistics for various types of reviews, including in-person and virtual panel discussions. + Ensure responsibility for efficiently meeting project milestones and schedule targets. + Identify, outreach, engage, and support subject matter experts throughout the peer review process, including coordinating assignments and monitoring work activities. + Train and support seasonal team members, including coordinating workloads, monitoring deliverables and deadlines, and ensuring compliance with processes, procedures, and regulations. + Prepare, contribute, and participate in program kickoff and debriefing meetings, performance assessments, and program audits. + Champion continuous improvement, quality assurance, system innovations, and audit-related initiatives and tasks. + Lead and/or support special projects. Essential Skills + Grants Management + DOJ Public Trust + Grant Management & grant application peer review + DOJ or any active public trust + Deadline-driven personality + Completed BA or BS Degree + Strong Excel skills - MS 365 Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2 plus years of experience (or Master’s Degree; or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree). + 3 years or more of grants management experience or related expertise. + Excellent problem-solving, communication (verbally and in writing), time management, organizational, and customer service skills. + Experience with Microsoft 365 tools, especially Excel and Word, and project collaboration tools. + Obtain a government-issued Public Trust clearance prior to start. + Meeting or event management certification such as Certified Meeting Professional (preferred). + Grants management certification such as Certified Grants Management Specialist (preferred). + Experience in the criminal justice field (preferred). Work Environment This position is a hybrid remote role, requiring candidates to be located in the Washington, DC region and available to be onsite in Gaithersburg, MD, and provide onsite support at meeting sites in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to support discrete projects. The role involves a fast-paced environment with frequent team interaction and collaboration. These are full-time temporary hybrid positions, through at least June 2025. While the positions are primarily remote, candidates must be flexible to be onsite as needed. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.