Grants Management Specialist

National Institutes of Health•Montgomery County, MD

1d•Remote

About The Position

Advance the future of health research at NIH. We're seeking grants management professionals at multiple experience levels to support the full award lifecycle-from reviewing applications and negotiating awards to monitoring performance and ensuring responsible stewardship of federal funds. If you're analytical, collaborative, and passionate about supporting vital research, explore a career with NIH.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.).
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
Completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related (for GS-11).
1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Evaluating budget justifications by assisting with financial/cost analysis, Tracking expenditures to ensure compliance with grant/cooperative agreement terms and conditions, Advising applicants or grantees on administrative issues (e.g., incomplete application), and Developing grant/cooperative agreement-related documents (e.g., award notices, status reports) (for GS-11).
A combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position (for GS-11).
1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Advising applicants and grantees on financial and business management issues, Monitoring grant/cooperative agreement-related budget to prevent lapse in funding, Teaching grant/cooperative agreement-related procedures and requirements to junior-level colleagues or management, and Evaluating grant/cooperative agreements (e.g., reviewing reports, performing on-site visits) to ensure compliance with organizational policies (e.g., financial) and laws/regulations (for GS-12).
1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Establishing budget for grants/cooperative agreements across an organization, Recommending funding approval OR changes to terms and conditions of grants/cooperative agreements, Negotiating with external stakeholders on terms and conditions for grants/cooperative agreements (e.g., budget, award period), Partnering with senior-level leadership (e.g., executives, directors) to implement and evaluate research or construction-related grants/cooperative agreements, and Developing policies or procedures guiding all phases of the grant/cooperative agreement life cycle (for GS-13).
Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades if qualifying based on education in lieu of specialized experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in the 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, including establishing priorities and meeting 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.
Plan and manage assigned grants and renewal applications (GS-11).
Manage pre-award and post-award activities and contribute to policy development and implementation (GS-12).
Coordinate a complex portfolio of grants, agreements, and technical special projects (GS-13).