Grants Management Specialist GS-1109-09 FPL GS-12 (MP)

Department of Education Headquarters • Washington, DC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Grant Management Specialist in the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), performing professional work for educationally related program (or group of programs) directed towards improving American education. Duties include assisting with the administration and management of discretionary grants throughout all phases of the awarding process, including pre-award (planning), award, post-award, and close-out activities. The role also involves supporting team members with the development of program requirements and the formulation of program policy, engaging internal and external stakeholders, and reviewing program plans to ensure requirements are met. Building cross-program knowledge and developing communication channels across the organization are also key aspects of this role to better support the efficient management of grant funds and grantee assistance.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check.
• One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-07 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: Experience in K-12 education, including charter schools; or other areas such as, but not limited to, K-12 education grants or providing professional development for teachers and school leaders. Experience in providing technical assistance to education/school grant recipients for enhancing the implementation of the proposed project. Experience contributing to the development of program policies or requirements.
• Two years of graduate education (beyond a bachelor's degree).
• A master's degree or equivalent degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
• A combination of specialized experience and education that when taken as a percentage of the required education and experience total 100% or more.
• Knowledge of organizational and administrative principles, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to plan and carry out difficult and well-precedented projects.
• Ability to follow specific, detailed guidelines that are available including program legislation, directives, administrative regulations, and other guidance.
• Ability to apply well-established program operations, techniques, and methods to identify and recommend solutions to problems.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.

Nice To Haves

• You may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive for this position.
• You may be eligible to receive a relocation incentive for this position.
• You may be eligible to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the administration and management of discretionary grants throughout all phases of the awarding process, including pre-award (planning), award, post-award, and close-out activities.
• Supporting team members with the development of program requirements and the formulation of program policy.
• Assisting team members in engaging internal and external stakeholders to gain relevant insights into the issues, challenges, and opportunities that program policies must address.
• Supporting the review of program plans to ensure that requirements are met.
• Building cross-program knowledge and develop communication channels across the organization to better support the efficient management of grant funds and grantee assistance.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Family-friendly work environment.
• Excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours).
• Excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours).
• Matching leave for community volunteer service.
• Alternative work schedules may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level