Grants Management Specialist

Bureau of Justice Grants•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime, Tribal Division. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other resources to support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect children, provide services to crime victims, and address public safety challenges. The position supports the Tribal Division’s oversight of victim services programs in Tribal communities. At the GS-1109-13 level, the Grants Management Specialist serves as a technical expert in grants and cooperative agreement management, advising on issues involving uncertainty in approach or methodology and serving as a liaison to OJP stakeholders to promote compliant and effective grant management practices. The specialist evaluates complex discretionary and formula grant applications, oversees crime-victim rights and services grants and programs, and carries out required monitoring and management duties. The role also discusses proposed changes with grant recipients, recommends effective modifications and actions to management, and plans or participates in special projects and initiatives to address broad-impact issues and strengthen programs serving crime victims.

Requirements

Be a United States citizen.
Meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the announcement closing date and continue to meet them throughout the hiring process.
Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level, related to the position’s work.
Specialized experience must include applicable experience managing and monitoring complex victim- or survivor-related grants or cooperative agreements for compliance; using risk assessment techniques to resolve complex administration or compliance issues; performing pre-award work for complex grants or agreements; improving grant programs or processes; or establishing or modifying grant program or policy requirements.
Complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check, including drug screening.
Meet Selective Service registration requirements, if applicable.
Complete the required USA Hire online assessment within the stated deadline.
Meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Qualify using experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Provide a resume that supports the online questionnaire responses and qualification requirements.
If relying on foreign education, provide proof that it is equivalent to U.S. education and submit the required documentation in English or with an English translation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Tribal governments, Tribal victim service programs, or Tribal justice systems, including building partnerships, providing technical assistance, or administering grant-funded programs serving Tribal communities.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise, advice, and guidance on grants and cooperative agreement management processes, including issues with significant uncertainty in approach or methodology.
Serve as a liaison to OJP stakeholders on grant management and promote compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, best practices, program priorities, and organizational objectives.
Evaluate applications for complex discretionary and/or formula grants or agreements involving multiple processes or sub-grant elements.
Oversee programs or grants related to crime victims’ rights and services, carrying out required monitoring and management duties.
Discuss proposed changes with grant recipients, suggest effective modifications, and recommend action to higher management.
Plan and manage special projects for OVC or its programs that address broad-impact issues and advance the crime victims’ field.
Develop and implement initiatives and projects to strengthen, facilitate, and integrate programs.
Undertake or participate in high-priority projects, analyses, investigations, and initiatives to identify and resolve complex issues related to crime victims’ rights and services.