Grants Management Specialist
About The Position
The Trade and Marketing Program (TM) analyzes industry needs and provides grants and technical assistance to improve domestic and international market access for U.S. agricultural producers. The Grants Management Specialist develops and applies grant and assistance management policies, evaluates applicant eligibility and program submissions, and negotiates award terms related to costs, timelines, and oversight responsibilities. The position involves routine travel to customer or other worksites as mobile work. This is a term appointment not to exceed two years, which may be extended up to five years without reannouncing. The position is at the GS-12 level. Applicants must meet the experience requirements by the announcement closing date. There is no education requirement and no education substitution for the GS-12 experience requirement.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
- Individuals born male after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Successful completion of a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
- Must use direct deposit for Federal payments.
- Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
- USDA employees must enroll in Continuous Vetting.
- For GS-12, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, gained in the public or private sector, demonstrating application of Federal grant and financial assistance regulations to review awards and resolve routine grant issues.
- For GS-12, experience supporting pre-award and post-award grant activities, including reviewing and analyzing applications, evaluating budgets and project plans, and preparing financial and performance reports.
- For GS-12, experience routinely communicating grant requirements and findings through clear written reports and oral briefings to applicants, recipients, and program officials.
- Must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement, and interpret grant and assistance management policies, procedures, and practices.
- Monitor, analyze, and assess recipient performance and compliance with award terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with established performance measures.
- Oversee, review, analyze, and evaluate grant and assistance applications, plans, and estimates for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and award terms.
- Prepare, process, issue, and track grants and assistance awards and monitor compliance with reporting requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments and business reviews, and evaluate the adequacy of grantees’ policies and procedures.
- Resolve audit findings or monitor audit resolution in partnership with resolution officials.
- Announce programs and solicit applications or proposals for funding.
- Serve as a liaison between the Government and grant recipient organizations to clarify, interpret, and resolve issues, and communicate grant requirements and expectations.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
