Grants Management Specialist

Only experience and education obtained by 10/25/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-9]: One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-7 in the Federal service. Experience may include: ensuring financial assistance duties assigned are executed in accordance with all applicable regulations and guidelines; serving as a liaison between the federal program and outside entities; assisting in the administration, modification and termination of financial assistance actions and budget analysis functions; and reviewing basic financial information from pulled queries. OR Completion of a master’s or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a related field such as Business Administration, or Finance; or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: To qualify under this option, you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your education. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement. Minimum Qualification [GS-11]: One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-9 in the Federal service. Experience may include: performing pre-award, post-award, and/or close-out functions in support of various financial assistance programs; reviewing financial assistance grants or cooperative agreements to ensure compliance with all financial assistance rules and regulations; collaborating with others to coordinate financial management of grants and cooperative agreements; analyzing information and making recommendations to budget revisions and/or changes in scope of work; and utilizing various automated systems and programs to enter, track, analyze, and report financial assistance information. OR Completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a related field such as Business Administration, or Finance; or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. OR A combination of experience and education as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement. 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.
This position is a Grants Management Specialist, GS- 1109-9/11 working for the R8-ARD-Fish and Aquatic Conservation.