At the GS-9 grade level, you will assist in coordinating simple funding actions that begin the grantee award process. At the GS-11 grade level, you will participate in the planning and business management of the full range of assigned grants and renewal applications. At the GS-12 grade level, you will participate in Pre-Award and Post-Award activities, and contribute to the initiation, refinement and implementation of applicable policies and procedural guidance.

Duties

Participate in the planning and business management of the full range of assigned grants and renewal applications. Participate in the negotiation of the budget, award period, and terms and conditions for grant awards. Advise applicants and grantees on financial and management issues relevant to their applications. Provide assistance in the administration of the portfolio including setting appropriate work priorities. Ensure that the awardee is in compliance with established administrative and financial policies, procedures, and sound business practices. Process a full range of grant/agreement applications used to determine the selection of grant/agreement awards. Provide advice, interpretation, and guidance on statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to the award program. Provide guidance and/or training to lower-graded grants management staff. If you are selected at the GS-09 or GS-11 level, you will essentially perform the same duties as those described above, however duties are less complex and will be performed under closer supervision with more detailed guidance.

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 a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Financial disclosure OGE-450 is required annually.
• If selected to work for the NIEHS in Durham, North Carolina, you will be covered by a bargaining unit (union).
• This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-9, you must: A. have completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR B. have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: assisting in coordinating simple funding actions that begin the grant/agreements awards process; providing assistance in the administration of the grants portfolio; assisting with activities related to monitoring grants, including receiving and reviewing progress reports; assisting with preparation for on-site visits; and preparation of various reports; OR C. have a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-11, you must: A. have 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; OR B. have 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: reviewing grant applications that are limited in functional scope and complexity for adequacy, accuracy, and compliance with requirements; interpreting routine grants related policies and procedures; monitoring grantees' continuing operations to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant award; providing information to applicants and grantees on the grants process, regulatory requirements, and issues surrounding individual applications; OR C. have a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-12, you must: Have 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: administering a grants portfolio and signing off on standard grants mechanisms; monitoring grantees' continuing operations to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of the grant award; negotiating, preparing, and administering grants and agreements; providing fiscal and administrative review of grant applications; participating in the negotiating, awarding and obligating of grant funds. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12131334 Reasonable Accommodation Requests (RA): If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a RA for Online Assessments here.

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Alixandra Deguzman
• Email: [email protected]