This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Discretionary Programs Division.

Duties

Provide expert advice and guidance on terrorism and mass violence projects and programs with national impact. Support the Division Director and Deputy Division Director in leading strategies to enhance OVC program planning, assessment and performance enhancement processes related primarily to terrorism and mass violence to enhance OVC integration of data, analysis and research. Manage and lead studies related to strategic planning and management efforts to support the use of data and research in strategic planning and program development and performance management efforts related primarily to terrorism and mass violence. Work collaboratively with staff, partners and stakeholders to assess needs, develop strategies, short- and long-range program goals, and detailed plans for implementation, and oversee successful implementation. Coordinate with OVC's Training and Technical Assistance staff to implement strategy to identify potential resources within OVC and its training and technical assistance partnerships that could address the data, analysis and research needs of OVC staff and stakeholders, including capacity. Conduct studies encompassing difficult and diverse projects for a major agency component with a focus on research, data and analysis. Manage grants/agreements requiring extensive and complex planning and coordination due to changes in programs, technological developments, financial complexities, etc. that have a broad impact on the work of Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), and Office for Victims of Crime. Advises managers on grants and/or cooperative agreement administration matters in the competitive process. Provide expert technical advice and guidance, staff coordination, and consultation. Manage the review and selection of grants, contracts and cooperative agreements and negotiates the design, substance, terms, and conditions of final proposals. Recommend funding or non-funding of new applications and others as appropriate. Negotiate with prospective contractors or grantees regarding modifications to original objectives, research design components, staffing, capabilities, and the work schedule plan leading to mutual acceptance and finalization of the research agreement. Recommend grant/contract awards for the approval of the OVC Director. Monitor deliverables of high level, complex grants, contracts and cooperative agreements. Consult with and/or provides technical assistance to the grantee/contractor. Monitor (in person and in writing) grants, cooperative agreements, interagency agreements, and/or contracts to ensure compliance and effective program implementation. Evaluate grantee performance and project outcomes and prepares close-out reports. Work collaboratively with Discretionary Programs Team members to ensure effective coordination and management. Organize and contribute to panels, committees, and working groups responsible for examining and informing the agency of the latest developments, research and successes in assigned areas related primarily to terrorism and mass violence.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
• Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.
• 1-year probationary period may be required.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: Designing and conducting a wide variety of comprehensive studies and detailed analyses of complex functions and processes related primarily to terrorism and mass violence victim services, especially in the areas of enhancing program planning, assessment and performance management processes; Managing and administering end-to-end grants, contracts, and/or cooperative agreements related primarily to terrorism and mass violence victim services; Providing advice and guidance on projects and programs with national impact, making recommendations and decisions related to terrorism and mass violence victim services and training and technical assistance program planning. Technical Qualifications: Applicants who meet the basic entry and minimum qualification requirements, as described above, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications: Grants Management Knowledge of Criminal Justice and Victim Services Oral Communication Writing Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address OFFICE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20531 US
• Name: Mickenzie Driscoll
• Phone: 202-598-1672
• Email: [email protected]