Grants Management Specialist
Company
Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health
Location
Multiple Locations
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
At the GS-9 grade level, you will assist in coordinating simple funding actions that begin the grantee award process.
At the GS-11 grade level, you will participate in the planning and business management of the full range of assigned grants and renewal applications.
At the GS-12 grade level, you will participate in Pre-Award and Post-Award activities, and contribute to the initiation, refinement and implementation of applicable policies and procedural guidance.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
- Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
- Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
- The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
- Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
- Financial disclosure OGE-450 is required annually.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for a Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-9, you must:
A. completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR
B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Reviewing grant/cooperative agreement applications for compliance with administrative procedures. 2.) Providing information to applicants on the grant/cooperative agreement procedures and regulatory requirements. AND 3.) Drafting grant/cooperative agreement-related documents (e.g., award notices, status reports). OR
C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
In order to qualify for a Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-11, you must:
A. completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related; OR
B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Evaluating budget justifications by assisting with financial/cost analysis. 2.) Tracking expenditures to ensure compliance with grant/cooperative agreement terms and conditions. 3.) Advising applicants or grantees on administrative issues (e.g., incomplete application). AND 4.) Developing grant/cooperative agreement-related documents (e.g., award notices, status reports). OR
C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
In order to qualify for a Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-12, you must:
Have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Advising applicants and grantees on financial and business management issues. 2.) Monitoring grant/cooperative agreement-related budget to prevent lapse in funding. 3.) Teaching grant/cooperative agreement-related procedures and requirements to junior-level colleagues or management. AND 4.) Evaluating grant/cooperative agreements (e.g., reviewing reports, performing on-site visits) to ensure compliance with organizational policies (e.g., financial) and laws/regulations.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.
To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.
Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12545451
Reasonable Accommodation Requests (RA): If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a RA for Online Assessments here.
A. completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR
B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Reviewing grant/cooperative agreement applications for compliance with administrative procedures. 2.) Providing information to applicants on the grant/cooperative agreement procedures and regulatory requirements. AND 3.) Drafting grant/cooperative agreement-related documents (e.g., award notices, status reports). OR
C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
In order to qualify for a Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-11, you must:
A. completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related; OR
B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Evaluating budget justifications by assisting with financial/cost analysis. 2.) Tracking expenditures to ensure compliance with grant/cooperative agreement terms and conditions. 3.) Advising applicants or grantees on administrative issues (e.g., incomplete application). AND 4.) Developing grant/cooperative agreement-related documents (e.g., award notices, status reports). OR
C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
In order to qualify for a Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-12, you must:
Have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Advising applicants and grantees on financial and business management issues. 2.) Monitoring grant/cooperative agreement-related budget to prevent lapse in funding. 3.) Teaching grant/cooperative agreement-related procedures and requirements to junior-level colleagues or management. AND 4.) Evaluating grant/cooperative agreements (e.g., reviewing reports, performing on-site visits) to ensure compliance with organizational policies (e.g., financial) and laws/regulations.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.
To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.
Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12545451
Reasonable Accommodation Requests (RA): If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a RA for Online Assessments here.
Education
If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.
Additional information
- Some positions in this announcement are eligible for remote work. Please select the "NIH - US Locations" location when applying if you wish to be considered for remote work. All other location(s) are not eligible for remote work. Remote is a position designation where little to no onsite presence is required (e.g., once or twice annually). You may work anywhere in the U.S., including any of the territories. Worksites outside of the U.S. are prohibited. Your pay is determined by the geographically defined pay locality applicable to your approved worksite (e.g., home residence). Reporting to an NIH location may also be required during the onboarding process. Visit NIH's Remote Work page for more information and requirements.
- At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: [telework (work from home on a regular basis or ad hoc basis but reports to the office at least once a week/two days a pay period), compressed schedules, flexible schedules].
- This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
- PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration.
- Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
- Visit our Total Compensationpage and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.
- NIH may repay certain outstanding Federally-insured student loans to facilitate the recruitment and retention of highly qualified people. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
- A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
- A newly appointed or reappointed individual may receive a recruitment incentive. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
- We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions.
- If selected, you may be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services. This applies to employees paid under the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) pay systems and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. A salary above the minimum must be approved before the appointment.
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