Grants Management Specialist

National Institutes of Health • Montgomery County, MD

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is hiring Grants Management Specialists at multiple experience levels to support the full lifecycle of health research awards. The role participates in planning and business management of assigned grants and renewal applications, from reviewing applications and negotiating awards to monitoring performance and ensuring responsible stewardship of federal funds.

The position’s duties vary by grade level. At GS-11, the specialist plans and manages assigned grants and renewal applications. At GS-12, the specialist manages pre-award and post-award activities and contributes to policy development and implementation. At GS-13, the specialist coordinates a complex portfolio of grants, agreements, and technical special projects. Employees at GS-11 or GS-12 perform similar duties with less complexity, closer supervision, and more detailed guidance.

This is designated as a non-emergency/teleworker position. At the supervisor’s discretion, work schedule flexibilities may include telework, compressed schedules, and flexible schedules. A one- or two-year trial or probationary period may be required, depending on appointment. Selected candidates must complete a background investigation and other employment requirements, and must complete an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450).

Requirements

• Meet the U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status requirement by the announcement closing date.
• Successfully complete a background investigation, qualification verification, onboarding forms, required document submission, and other job-related requirements.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) if selected, with annual reporting thereafter.
• GS-11: Meet one of the following: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; a related LL.M.; one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09; or a qualifying combination of post-baccalaureate education and experience.
• GS-11 specialized experience: assist with financial or cost analysis of budget justifications; track expenditures for compliance with grant or cooperative agreement terms; advise applicants or grantees on administrative issues; and develop grant- or cooperative-agreement-related documents.
• GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11, advising applicants and grantees on financial and business management issues; monitoring budgets to prevent lapses in funding; teaching procedures and requirements to junior colleagues or management; and evaluating agreements for compliance with organizational policies and laws or regulations.
• GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12, establishing budgets across an organization; recommending funding approval or changes to agreement terms; negotiating terms with external stakeholders; partnering with senior leadership to implement and evaluate research- or construction-related agreements; and developing policies or procedures for all phases of the agreement lifecycle.
• For applicants qualifying at GS-11 based on education, transcripts or a course list are strongly encouraged; official transcripts are required from selectees before an official offer.
• If selected to work for NIEHS in Durham, North Carolina, the employee will be covered by bargaining unit 2220.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience or active-duty uniformed service directly related to the position may be considered for annual leave accrual service credit, if finalized before the employee’s entrance on duty.
• Superior qualifications or a special Government need may support consideration for a salary above the minimum, subject to approval.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and business management of assigned grants and renewal applications.
• Negotiate budgets, award periods, and grant terms and conditions.
• Advise applicants and grantees on financial and management matters.
• Administer an assigned portfolio, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ensure award recipients comply with applicable administrative and financial policies, procedures, and sound business practices.
• Process grant and agreement applications used to make award decisions.
• Interpret and provide guidance on relevant statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide guidance and training to lower-graded grants management staff.
• At GS-11, plan and manage assigned grants and renewal applications.
• At GS-12, manage pre-award and post-award activities and contribute to policy development and implementation.
• At GS-13, coordinate a complex portfolio of grants, agreements, and technical special projects.

Benefits

• NIH may repay certain outstanding federally insured student loans, based on organizational need, case justification, and budget limitations.
• A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for qualifying prior related work or active-duty uniformed service when determining annual leave accrual.
• A salary above the minimum may be offered based on superior qualifications or a special Government need, at the hiring manager’s discretion and subject to approval.
• A newly appointed or reappointed individual may receive a recruitment incentive, based on organizational need, case justification, and budget limitations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed