Job Summary

The incumbent performs limited grants management analysis assignments that are developmental and recurring in nature including functions such as the following: assisting a higher-level specialist in carrying out a variety of tasks related to reviewing proposals in a limited range of areas, using a variety of standard guidelines and assisting in coordinating simple funding actions that begin the grant/agreements awards process.

Job Description

In order to qualify for a Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109 position at the GS-07 level, you must: A. Have completed 1 full year of graduate level education; OR B. Have 1 of the requirements for superior academic achievement based on a) graduating within the upper third of the graduating class in a college, university, or major subdivision such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; b) having a grade point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR c) being elected for membership in a national scholastic honor society; OR C. Have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: receiving grant applications and maintaining official grant files; maintaining records of grant expenditures and balances on hand and providing this information to program staff and other officials; compiling, summarizing, and reviewing program-related information in order to maintain project status and track program funds; providing applicants with information on various grant programs, including procedures for submitting proposals and the status of proposals; maintaining program reference materials for preparation of program reports and other administrative documents; OR D. Have 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 position at the GS-09 level, you must: A. Have 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. Have 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:Reviewing grant/cooperative agreement applications for compliance with administrative procedures: Providing information to applicants on the grant/cooperative agreement procedures and regulatory requirements. AND Drafting grant/cooperative agreement-related documents (e.g., award notices, status reports). OR C. Have 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 position at the GS-11 level, you must: A. Have 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. Have 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. Have a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements 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. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. 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/12937449