Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

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

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

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Ability to communicate in writing.

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

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

Ability to plan and execute work.

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

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION 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.

Grade 13:

Qualifying experience for the GS-13 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-12 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 negotiating terms and conditions of grants/assistance awards to include costs, schedules, and oversight responsibilities; interpreting complex program requirements, conducting risk assessments and business reviews, identifying problem areas, and providing advice to grantees on program improvements; conducting on-site monitoring of grantees to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements and agency grants management policies.

Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-12/13

Announcement Number:	JP-22-051	Application Deadline:	08/24/2022
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	08/15/2022
Salary Range:	Min: 89834.0 - Max: 138868.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	13
Number of Vacancies:	4	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Duties:

This position is responsible for programmatic and fiscal oversight, planning, development, implementation, and assessment of grant programs that address grant administration and criminal justice policy development to support local, state, and tribal justice strategies to reduce violent crime and strengthen communities.

Coordinates, manages, and evaluates the effectiveness of agency grant and/or cooperative agreement programs and projects.

Performs a variety of pre-award functions for grants and/or cooperative agreements including designing, developing, and/or preparing solicitations; reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating applications, plans, and estimates received in response to particular programs and Request for Application (RFA) requirements; conducting financial reviews of applicants to evaluate fiscal integrity and financial capability, examine proposed costs, and determine whether the budget and budget narrative accurately explain the projects costs and whether those costs are reasonable, necessary, and allowable; conducting pre-award negotiations on matters such as terms and conditions of awards, costs, schedules, and oversight responsibilities; and providing applicant support during the solicitation period.

This position is responsible for programmatic and fiscal oversight, planning, development, implementation, and assessment of grant programs that address grant administration and criminal justice policy development to support local, state, and tribal justice strategies to reduce violent crime and strengthen communities. Coordinates, manages, and evaluates the effectiveness of agency grant and/or cooperative agreement programs and projects. Performs a variety of pre-award functions for grants and/or cooperative agreements including designing, developing, and/or preparing solicitations; reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating applications, plans, and estimates received in response to particular programs and Request for Application (RFA) requirements; conducting financial reviews of applicants to evaluate fiscal integrity and financial capability, examine proposed costs, and determine whether the budget and budget narrative accurately explain the projects costs and whether those costs are reasonable, necessary, and allowable; conducting pre-award negotiations on matters such as terms and conditions of awards, costs, schedules, and oversight responsibilities; and providing applicant support during the solicitation period.
Performs a variety of post-award grants and/or cooperative agreement management tasks including conducting post-award reviews and analyses to identify and resolve management, financial, and administrative issues; providing training, technical assistance, oversight, ethics advice, expertise, and consultation to program officials, awardees, and recipients; establishing performance measures and monitoring and assessing awardee performance; and reviewing completed awards, making appropriate adjustments or disallowances. Processes close-outs of grants and/or agreements, ensuring compliance with programmatic, administrative, and fiscal requirements of relevant statutes, regulations, policies, guidelines, and with grantee stated objectives, and the applicable implementation plan.

Performs a variety of post-award grants and/or cooperative agreement management tasks including conducting post-award reviews and analyses to identify and resolve management, financial, and administrative issues; providing training, technical assistance, oversight, ethics advice, expertise, and consultation to program officials, awardees, and recipients; establishing performance measures and monitoring and assessing awardee performance; and reviewing completed awards, making appropriate adjustments or disallowances. Processes close-outs of grants and/or agreements, ensuring compliance with programmatic, administrative, and fiscal requirements of relevant statutes, regulations, policies, guidelines, and with grantee stated objectives, and the applicable implementation plan.
Develops, analyzes, and interprets grant and/or cooperative agreement policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Guidelines. Provides training, technical assistance and guidelines, oversight, expertise and consultation to internal staff, management and program officials, awardees, review panels, applicants, recipients, and sub-recipients.

Develops, analyzes, and interprets grant and/or cooperative agreement policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Guidelines. Provides training, technical assistance and guidelines, oversight, expertise and consultation to internal staff, management and program officials, awardees, review panels, applicants, recipients, and sub-recipients.
Reviews, analyzes, and tracks awardee compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant or cooperative agreement as well as compliance with government-wide and agency regulatory, policy, and reporting requirements. Conducts risk assessments and in-depth monitoring actions to review the financial, programmatic/business, and administrative aspects of the grant/cooperative agreement awardee operations and recommends or initiates actions to protect agency interests. Pre-visit monitoring activities involve reviewing compliance reports and the awardees policies and procedures.
Reviews, analyzes, and tracks awardee compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant or cooperative agreement as well as compliance with government-wide and agency regulatory, policy, and reporting requirements. Conducts risk assessments and in-depth monitoring actions to review the financial, programmatic/business, and administrative aspects of the grant/cooperative agreement awardee operations and recommends or initiates actions to protect agency interests. Pre-visit monitoring activities involve reviewing compliance reports and the awardees policies and procedures.
Monitoring visit activities include evaluating the awardees compliance with program goals and award specifications. Post-monitoring activities include writing up site findings and recommendations.
Monitoring visit activities include evaluating the awardees compliance with program goals and award specifications. Post-monitoring activities include writing up site findings and recommendations.