Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to plan and execute work.

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

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

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

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

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Ability to manage special projects.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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 (Juvenile Justice), GS-1109-13

Announcement Number:	JP-23-082	Application Deadline:	04/06/2023
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	03/24/2023
Salary Range:	Min: 112015.0 - Max: 145617.0	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:

These positions are located in the Youth Justice and System Innovation Division of the Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice. Major duties include:

Grant/Cooperative Agreement Compliance Monitoring: Develops, analyzes, and interprets juvenile justice prevention and intervention services, system reform, youth-focused programs, and youth victimization grant and/or cooperative agreement policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and guidelines. Provides training, technical assistance, oversight, expertise and consultation to internal staff, management and program officials, awardees, review panels, applicants, recipients, and sub-recipients.
These positions are located in the Youth Justice and System Innovation Division of the Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice. Major duties include: Grant/Cooperative Agreement Compliance Monitoring: Develops, analyzes, and interprets juvenile justice prevention and intervention services, system reform, youth-focused programs, and youth victimization grant and/or cooperative agreement policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and guidelines. Provides training, technical assistance, oversight, expertise and consultation to internal staff, management and program officials, awardees, review panels, applicants, recipients, and sub-recipients.
Pre-Award Functions: Performs a variety of pre-award functions for juvenile justice prevention and intervention services, system reform, youth-focused programs, and youth victimization 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 project's 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.
Pre-Award Functions: Performs a variety of pre-award functions for juvenile justice prevention and intervention services, system reform, youth-focused programs, and youth victimization 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 project's 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.
Post-Award Functions: Performs a variety of post-award juvenile justice prevention and intervention services, system reform, youth-focused programs, and youth victimization 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.
Post-Award Functions: Performs a variety of post-award juvenile justice prevention and intervention services, system reform, youth-focused programs, and youth victimization 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.
Project Planning or Accomplishment: Plans and manages special projects or program issues with broad impact for OJJDP, such as those on an OJJDP or nation-wide level that ultimately result in advances for the juvenile justice and child protection fields. Conceives and implements new initiatives and projects to strengthen, facilitate, and integrate programs. Undertakes or participates in special projects, ongoing analyses, and initiatives that have high priority for OJJDP and resolves complex issues related to juvenile justice and youth victimization issues and services. This involves producing complex analyses and written reports; organizing special workgroups or other gatherings; developing training workshops; initiating program reviews; and/or developing or fostering cross-agency activities, as well as utilizing an in-depth understanding of current and emerging issues and problems in the provision of services for at-risk and high-risk youth.
 Project Planning or Accomplishment: Plans and manages special projects or program issues with broad impact for OJJDP, such as those on an OJJDP or nation-wide level that ultimately result in advances for the juvenile justice and child protection fields. Conceives and implements new initiatives and projects to strengthen, facilitate, and integrate programs. Undertakes or participates in special projects, ongoing analyses, and initiatives that have high priority for OJJDP and resolves complex issues related to juvenile justice and youth victimization issues and services. This involves producing complex analyses and written reports; organizing special workgroups or other gatherings; developing training workshops; initiating program reviews; and/or developing or fostering cross-agency activities, as well as utilizing an in-depth understanding of current and emerging issues and problems in the provision of services for at-risk and high-risk youth.