Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to plan and execute work.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

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

Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques in the identification and resolution of grant and/or cooperative agreement administration issues.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Knowledge of financial methods, procedures, and practices used in grants and cooperative agreements.

Ability to provide advice and guidance on grant and cooperative agreement policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and guidelines.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION 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.

Grade 12:

Qualifying experience for the GS-12 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-11 level 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 implementing and managing Federal grants and cooperative agreements, and providing grants-related assistance and services, such as processing standard grant/agreement close-outs and dispositions; evaluating grantee/awardee performance and compliance; and conducting risk assessments and business reviews.

Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Grants Management Specialist (Criminal Justice/Statistics), GS-1109-11/12

Announcement Number:	JP-23-041	Application Deadline:	02/07/2023
Locations:	WASHINGTON / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	Open Date:	01/17/2023
Salary Range:	Min: 78590.0 - Max: 122459.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	13
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Duties:

Performs the full range of activities for grants/agreements that involve significant special provisions. Completes the end-to-end grants and/or agreement administration process. Maintains a portfolio of awarded grants and cooperative agreements and works with awardees to ensure all required reports and deliverables are submitted in the timeframe specified by the terms and conditions of the grant or agreement.
Performs the full range of activities for grants/agreements that involve significant special provisions. Completes the end-to-end grants and/or agreement administration process. Maintains a portfolio of awarded grants and cooperative agreements and works with awardees to ensure all required reports and deliverables are submitted in the timeframe specified by the terms and conditions of the grant or agreement.
Provides technical guidance on issues relating to the criminal records processes and related systems to grantees, contractors, and BJS employees. Provides advice on the design and implementation of national statistical initiatives related to criminal record and statistics improvement programs managed by the agency.
Provides technical guidance on issues relating to the criminal records processes and related systems to grantees, contractors, and BJS employees. Provides advice on the design and implementation of national statistical initiatives related to criminal record and statistics improvement programs managed by the agency.
Assesses evaluation activities such as the criminal records and statistics improvement programs against short- and long-range objectives. Analyzes factors affecting the costs of the program, and recommends changes in the course of action to maintain adequate funding levels. Performs regular onsite and remote grant monitoring to assess grantees' progress with program objectives and administrative, financial, and programmatic compliance.

Prepares program plans, solicitations, statements of work, priorities, criteria, and task statements for national initiatives related to the development, automation, integration, statistical analyses, research, and quality of criminal records.
Assesses evaluation activities such as the criminal records and statistics improvement programs against short- and long-range objectives. Analyzes factors affecting the costs of the program, and recommends changes in the course of action to maintain adequate funding levels. Performs regular onsite and remote grant monitoring to assess grantees' progress with program objectives and administrative, financial, and programmatic compliance. <br /><br />Prepares program plans, solicitations, statements of work, priorities, criteria, and task statements for national initiatives related to the development, automation, integration, statistical analyses, research, and quality of criminal records.
Participates in conferences, seminars, and workshops for the purpose of providing assistance to criminal justice practitioners and experts from federal, state, local, and tribal levels of government.
Participates in conferences, seminars, and workshops for the purpose of providing assistance to criminal justice practitioners and experts from federal, state, local, and tribal levels of government.