Grant Management Specialist (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications. 

To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:

• Knowledge providing technical assistance and training on the management of grant funds and grant-funded activities.
• Knowledge of grant management processes and administration, with clear understanding of the theories, concepts and practices that relate to intergovernmental policies of multi-level grant recipients.
• Knowledge in conducting audits and recommending or initiating action to meet goals and mission of cognizant Federal agency, State, or local jurisdictions.
• Knowledge in providing training, technical assistance, monitoring and oversight expertise, and consultation to program officials, awardees, review panels, applicants, recipients, and subrecipients as needed.
• Skills in strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, to present coherent, thorough findings, analyses, and observations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Ability to administration of grant programs (grant management processes and administration, with clear understanding of the theories, concepts and practices that relate to intergovernmental policies of multi-level grant recipients (i.e., State, county, city, private and non-profit organizations, etc.), reviewing and evaluating the adequacy of grant management policies and procedures, explaining laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and methods governing the administration of Federal grants.
2. Ability to performing grant monitoring and oversight activities.
3. Skills in providing technical assistance to grantees; and effectively communicating financial management findings and recommendations for compliance and process refinement.

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4

All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.