Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to plan and execute work.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

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

Ability to communicate in writing.

Knowledge of the laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and methods governing Federal law enforcement grant programs and/or cooperative agreements.

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, GS-1109-13

Announcement Number:	JP-23-054	Application Deadline:	02/17/2023
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	02/06/2023
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:

This position is located in the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Policy Office, Law Enforcement Team. BJA's broad and complex criminal justice grant programs, which are nationwide in scope, provide funds, training, and technical assistance (TTA) to state, tribal, and local criminal justice agencies and stakeholders.

The Policy Office provides national leadership in criminal justice grant programs, training, and technical assistance. The incumbent will serve as Policy Advisor in law enforcement programs. Serves as a technical expert in the administration of a wide variety of law enforcement related grants, cooperative agreements, and/or contracts related to law enforcement program areas. Negotiates technical aspects of law enforcement federal grants programs with regard to federal grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and inter-agency agreements to ensure the greatest potential for success and impact of vital programs. Monitors overall performance of law enforcement program grantees related to adherence to research-based principles, fidelity to an articulated model, and success in implementation. Maintains contact with training and technical assistance providers and periodic contact with site-based grantees to stay current with their progress and implementation efforts, needs, and problems associated with law enforcement program delays.
This position is located in the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Policy Office, Law Enforcement Team. BJA's broad and complex criminal justice grant programs, which are nationwide in scope, provide funds, training, and technical assistance (TTA) to state, tribal, and local criminal justice agencies and stakeholders. The Policy Office provides national leadership in criminal justice grant programs, training, and technical assistance. The incumbent will serve as Policy Advisor in law enforcement programs. Serves as a technical expert in the administration of a wide variety of law enforcement related grants, cooperative agreements, and/or contracts related to law enforcement program areas. Negotiates technical aspects of law enforcement federal grants programs with regard to federal grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and inter-agency agreements to ensure the greatest potential for success and impact of vital programs. Monitors overall performance of law enforcement program grantees related to adherence to research-based principles, fidelity to an articulated model, and success in implementation. Maintains contact with training and technical assistance providers and periodic contact with site-based grantees to stay current with their progress and implementation efforts, needs, and problems associated with law enforcement program delays.
Provides advice and guidance to resolve, implement, or manage program issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach or methodology in the program areas. Makes law enforcement recommendations related to program planning and implementation in connection with prospective changes in functions in the law enforcement program area.
Provides advice and guidance to resolve, implement, or manage program issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach or methodology in the program areas. Makes law enforcement recommendations related to program planning and implementation in connection with prospective changes in functions in the law enforcement program area.
Serves as a technical expert in the administration of a wide variety of complex law enforcement issues and strategies to inform the development and management of grants and/or cooperative agreements. Provides guidance and recommendations on law enforcement related initiatives. Develops and maintains effective relationships with national, state, tribal, and local experts, administrators, high-level officials, policy makers, and planners in law enforcement areas. Serves as a BJA representative on interagency task forces focusing on law enforcement programs whose members may include high-level DOJ officials and other executive branch representatives.
Serves as a technical expert in the administration of a wide variety of complex law enforcement issues and strategies to inform the development and management of grants and/or cooperative agreements. Provides guidance and recommendations on law enforcement related initiatives. Develops and maintains effective relationships with national, state, tribal, and local experts, administrators, high-level officials, policy makers, and planners in law enforcement areas. Serves as a BJA representative on interagency task forces focusing on law enforcement programs whose members may include high-level DOJ officials and other executive branch representatives.
Researches and prepares a variety of written materials related to administrative or program work, such as researching program trends and preparing correspondence, memoranda, white papers, or other documents relevant to law enforcement program activities.
Researches and prepares a variety of written materials related to administrative or program work, such as researching program trends and preparing correspondence, memoranda, white papers, or other documents relevant to law enforcement program activities.