Grants Management Specialist

To qualify, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 (ZA-II for NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience performing and coordinating financial assistance awards (grants, cooperative agreements, other transaction agreements), contracts, or other related instruments or similarly functioning team (i.e. Serve as a COR, Program Manager, Management Analyst); reviewing and evaluating adequacy of policies and procedures for financial assistance, contract or similar functioning team; and preparing documents and written materials. 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. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration
The Department of Commerce ranked top 5 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government amongst large agencies for the 12th year in a row! The ranking showcases the Departments continued commitment to increasing our employee engagement, employee satisfaction, and positive perceptions towards diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. This announcement will close at 11:59 pm EST on the date the first 150 applications are received or 10/16/2024, whichever comes first.