Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated ability to communicate orally regarding grants programs and policies to corporate or agency leadership, staff and representatives.

Knowledge of grant and cooperative agreement program management principles, concepts, methods, processes, and techniques consistent with sound business and industry practices.

Knowledge of the laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and methods governing Federal grants, cooperative agreements, and awards.

Ability to effectively communicate in written form both internally (to senior staff, leadership and colleagues) and externally (to stakeholders, funders and federal partners) regarding grants programs and policies.

Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques in the identification and resolution of grant issues.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 09:

Qualifying experience for the GS-9 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to GS-7 which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of experience include assisting in researching and analyzing established or simple grant management program issues; acting as liaison with individuals and groups both inside and outside an organization regarding routine grant management program matters; and/or performing program support activities, such as monitoring, reviewing, and tracking automated systems for incoming grants, grantee reports, and other documentation; performing preliminary review of grant applications for standard information and documentation; and determining and inputting the types of grants data and sources required for ad hoc reporting.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirement for the GS-9 level may be met by two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education, or completion of all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or completion of all requirements for an LL.B or J.D. degree.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.

Grade 11:

Qualifying experience for the GS-11 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to GS-9 which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of experience include researching or analyzing established administrative issues in order to evaluate the adequacy of grants/assistance policies and procedures; preparing, processing, issuing, and tracking grants/assistance awards; evaluating grants/assistance applications, plans, and estimates; and serving as liaison between the Government and awardee organization.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Experience requirements at the GS-11 level may be met by three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or the successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.

Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-09/11

Announcement Number:	JP-14-125	Application Deadline:	08/01/2014
Locations:	WASHINGTON / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	Open Date:	07/22/2014
Salary Range:	Min: 52146.0 - Max: 82019.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	12
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Are you interested in working for a cutting edge agency with a mission to improve public safety, and the fair administration of justice? If so, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs, (OJP), is seeking a high performing individual to serve as a Grants Management Specialist.
Are you interested in working for a cutting edge agency with a mission to improve public safety, and the fair administration of justice? If so, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs, (OJP), is seeking a high performing individual to serve as a Grants Management Specialist.

Notes:

This position serves as a Grants Management Specialist in the in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), Division of Research Innovation (I&R), Research Unit. The incumbent is assigned responsibility for collecting, analyzing, compiling and reporting data on research projects and programs related to the juvenile justice system, juvenile delinquency, and juvenile victimization. The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act of 1974, as amended (Pub. L. No. 93-415, 42 U.S.C. 5661) authorizes the Administrator of OJJDP to conduct evaluation and undertake statistical analyses on a wide range of juvenile justice matters. OJJDP provides objective and independent knowledge and tools to reduce delinquency and victimization and promote juvenile justice system reforms, particularly at the state and local levels.
This position serves as a Grants Management Specialist in the in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), Division of Research Innovation (I&R), Research Unit. The incumbent is assigned responsibility for collecting, analyzing, compiling and reporting data on research projects and programs related to the juvenile justice system, juvenile delinquency, and juvenile victimization. The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act of 1974, as amended (Pub. L. No. 93-415, 42 U.S.C. 5661) authorizes the Administrator of OJJDP to conduct evaluation and undertake statistical analyses on a wide range of juvenile justice matters. OJJDP provides objective and independent knowledge and tools to reduce delinquency and victimization and promote juvenile justice system reforms, particularly at the state and local levels.

Duties:

Independently collects, analyzes, compiles and reports data on research projects and programs related to the juvenile justice system, juvenile delinquency, and juvenile victimization programs. Accompanied by higher-grade staff, participates in on-site visits to monitor awardee's continuing operations to assess compliance with regulatory, policy, and reporting requirements, such as reviewing and tracking fiscal and statutory requirements of the award.
Independently collects, analyzes, compiles and reports data on research projects and programs related to the juvenile justice system, juvenile delinquency, and juvenile victimization programs. Accompanied by higher-grade staff, participates in on-site visits to monitor awardee's continuing operations to assess compliance with regulatory, policy, and reporting requirements, such as reviewing and tracking fiscal and statutory requirements of the award.
Responds to and provides advice on factual grant and/or cooperative agreement issues and questions, such as questions on the components of grant files. Researches and analyzes factual grant-related policies and procedures, and provides advice on well-precedented grant and agreement methods and practices. Prepares reports, correspondence, and other written materials in accordance with established regulations and guidelines on straightforward policy issues or requirements, such as timeframes for requested responses, or required grant documentation.
Responds to and provides advice on factual grant and/or cooperative agreement issues and questions, such as questions on the components of grant files. Researches and analyzes factual grant-related policies and procedures, and provides advice on well-precedented grant and agreement methods and practices. Prepares reports, correspondence, and other written materials in accordance with established regulations and guidelines on straightforward policy issues or requirements, such as timeframes for requested responses, or required grant documentation.
Prepares written materials that relate complex variables within a broad professional field to the development, interpretation, or implementation of important programs and policies. These analyses may review unresolved issues; simplify complicated information; define, describe, and compare alternatives; assess programmatic constraints; summarize outcomes; and present information effectively and cogently to aid leadership and staff in examining the issues before them.
Prepares written materials that relate complex variables within a broad professional field to the development, interpretation, or implementation of important programs and policies. These analyses may review unresolved issues; simplify complicated information; define, describe, and compare alternatives; assess programmatic constraints; summarize outcomes; and present information effectively and cogently to aid leadership and staff in examining the issues before them.
Performs specialized functions to support the grants management program, such as monitoring, reviewing, and tracking systems for incoming grants, grantee reports, and other grants management documentation. Receives, logs, and processes grant applications and grant awards
Performs specialized functions to support the grants management program, such as monitoring, reviewing, and tracking systems for incoming grants, grantee reports, and other grants management documentation. Receives, logs, and processes grant applications and grant awards