What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Grants Consultant position at LivWell Enlightened Health?
Location: Port Authority Technical Center (PATC), 241 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Period of Performance: Part-time, maximum 30 hours per week, within a three-year contract term starting on or about January 1, 2026
Work Environment: Onsite work required on an as-needed basis
Citizenship Requirement: Must be a U.S. citizen
Company Overview
About Enlightened:
Enlightened is a leading provider of IT and federal program support services, committed to delivering innovative solutions and ensuring mission success.
Position Overview
Enlightened is seeking a highly motivated Security Grants Consultant to provide subject-matter expertise to ensure security projects are planned and executed in line with grant requirements and best practices. The role connects security program needs, grant rules, and management practices to support strategic use of homeland security grants.
Key Responsibilities
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
At Enlightened, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive and industry-competitive benefits package to our full-time employees. Our benefits include:
Equal Opportunity Statement
Enlightened is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Period of Performance: Part-time, maximum 30 hours per week, within a three-year contract term starting on or about January 1, 2026
Work Environment: Onsite work required on an as-needed basis
Citizenship Requirement: Must be a U.S. citizen
Company Overview
About Enlightened:
Enlightened is a leading provider of IT and federal program support services, committed to delivering innovative solutions and ensuring mission success.
Position Overview
Enlightened is seeking a highly motivated Security Grants Consultant to provide subject-matter expertise to ensure security projects are planned and executed in line with grant requirements and best practices. The role connects security program needs, grant rules, and management practices to support strategic use of homeland security grants.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on structuring and prioritizing projects to meet both security objectives and grant eligibility criteria.
- Support development of multi-year security investment plans, timelines, and funding strategies using UASI and related programs.
- Review proposed and active projects for compliance with grant conditions, cost allowability, and documentation standards.
- Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on grant processes, requirements, and best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Public Administration, or five (5) years of comparable experience.
- Strong research and writing skills, with experience in grant writing or grant program administration.
- Familiarity with federal, state, or local grant processes, particularly homeland security–related programs such as UASI and general reimbursement programs.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing grant awards, including completing required financial reporting and monitoring project costs, schedules, and budgets.
- Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting skills, with experience in grant administration or grant-funded programs preferred.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple grants and deadlines.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Support post-award activities, such as responding to funder questions, assisting with amendments, and preparing required progress documentation.
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
At Enlightened, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive and industry-competitive benefits package to our full-time employees. Our benefits include:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, & Sick Leave
- Professional Training & Development Reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Statement
Enlightened is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.