As a Grants Management Specialist, you will perform limited grants management analysis assignments that are developmental and recurring in nature, such as: 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.

Duties

Perform limited grant management analysis assignments that are developmental and recurring in nature. Assist in coordinating simple funding actions that begin the grant/agreements awards process. Provide assistance in the administration of the portfolio including setting appropriate work priorities. Apply knowledge of organizational needs and deadlines and follow-up to assure receipt of required documentation. Assist with activities related to monitoring grants, including receiving and reviewing progress reports.

Requirements

• 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 the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Please submit transcripts if you are qualifying based on education.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-05 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: A. Completion of four (4) academic years of post-high school education leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree; OR B. Demonstrate in your resume at least three (3) years of general experience, at least one (1) of which was equivalent to at least the GS-04 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; assisting with maintaining records of expenditures and balances on hand; providing applicants with procedures for submitting grants proposals and the status of proposals; and maintaining program reference materials for preparation of program reports and other administrative documents; OR C. A combination of post high school education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. You qualify at the GS-07 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: A. Completion of one full year of graduate level education; OR B. Meet one 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. Demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying 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; and maintaining program reference materials for preparation of program reports and other administrative documents; OR D. A combination of education and specialized experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. 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. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12158966

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.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Brandy Jones
• Phone: 301-827-5736
• Email: [email protected]