Grants Management Specialist - DIRECT HIRE

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:

• Experience with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, program objectives, governing the administration of federal grants, cooperative agreements and awards to award, administer, manage grants, cooperative agreements, or other related instruments.
• Experience with designing, developing, implementing and interpreting grants/assistance management policies, procedures. 
  
  

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:

• Experience with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, program objectives, governing the administration of federal grants, cooperative agreements and awards to award, administer, manage grants, cooperative agreements, or other related instruments.  
• Experience with designing, developing, implementing and interpreting grants/assistance management policies, procedures. 
• Experience with concepts, principles and practices in program and analytical and statistical techniques (qualitative and quantitative) to act on specific matters assigned for disposition. situations, as required.

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:

• Grants Management - Knowledge of requirements, practices, and procedures for soliciting, receiving, reviewing, and processing proposals, and awarding and administering grants and agreements. Grants Management Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines - Knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines (for example, Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations, OMB circulars) of grant or agreement programs, including their order of precedence.
• Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Oral Communication  - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Analytical - Payroll analysis and projections, monitoring and reviewing all budget, working capital fund, and payroll activities of all· Washington Offices, the five Maritime Administration Region Offices, the three Ready Reserve Fleets, and the Merchant Marine Academy.
• Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

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.

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