SUPVY GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR (BIL)

US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations • Washington, DC

359d • $101,401 - $131,826

About The Position

Contribute to the work of The Inter-American Foundation (IAF), a foreign assistance agency focusing on grassroots development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The incumbent oversees and coordinate grants administration activities as well as spearheads and manages a variety of administrative activities and functions including the grants management system, contract services, channels of communication, operating procedures, and administrative work-flow.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation
• Direct Deposit of pay is required
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and Spanish required
• Certification at Level II under the provisions of Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR) required
• At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate in French, Haitian Creole, and/or Portuguese preferred
• Preference given to candidates with prior supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and coordinating the grants administration process
• Supervision of 6-8 staff consisting of Program Specialists and Grants Support Staff
• Leading and managing the agency grants management system, including designing data-capture tools or reporting, coordinating data entry, data collection, reporting periods, and deadlines; analyzing data; and drafting final grant packages for agency leadership for clearance
• Serving as a Contracting Officer Representative, drafting solicitations and facilitating management of field staff contracts
• Drafting and monitoring the program office budget
• Participating as a member of the Programs Office leadership team

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee
• Flexible work schedule
• Occasional telework eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees