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Peer Review Program Consultant

Manhattan Strategy Group
United States, Maryland, Bethesda
4747 Bethesda Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2026
Description Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG), a leading management consulting firm, is seeking skilled independent consultants to act as Peer Review Program Consultant for competitive discretionary grant programs for the U.S. Department of Education. The qualified applicant will be responsible for the end-to-end management of federal grant peer review competitions. This role leads planning, execution, compliance oversight, reviewer recruitment, panel coordination, and reporting for large-scale discretionary grant programs with a primary focus on competitions administered by the U.S. Department of Education and other federal agencies. The ideal candidate thrives in deadline-driven environments, understands federal grant regulations, and can manage complex, multi-panel review processes with precision and integrity. Location: Remote Key Responsibilities: Assist with strategic planning and implementation of multiple peer review competitions annually. Interpret notices inviting applications, selection criteria, and program statutes. Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, staffing models, and risk mitigation strategies. Ensure adherence to agency-specific peer review protocols. Manage conflict of interest (COI) screening and documentation. Manage secure distribution and storage of confidential materials. Serve as functional lead for review platforms. Monitor application assignments. Prepare funding slate summaries, panel notes, and official score reports. Maintain audit-ready documentation in alignment with federal contract requirements. Lead status meetings and provide executive-level reporting. Conduct surveys and produce final reports. Produce the final honoraria reports. Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Experience with federal or state grant programs preferred. Ability to evaluate proposals objectively against structured criteria. Proficiency in virtual meeting platforms and online review systems. Ability to dedicate focused time during scheduled review windows. Must have dedicated access to a computer with a minimum of MS 2020 and a dedicated high-speed internet connection. Minimum 1 year of experience with federal programs. Strong understanding of federal grants lifecycle and discretionary grant processes. Experience working with and managing complex and high-paced efforts. Exceptional organizational and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Federal grant review technology. Experience managing hybrid or fully virtual review models. Familiarity with FAR and federal contract compliance frameworks. Core Competencies Integrity Written Communication Attention to Detail Time Management Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and competitive selection process.