Grants Management Specialist

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Programs Office (PO). OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The duties and responsibilities for a GS- 1109-11/12/13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as Grants Management Specialist in the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Programs Office (PO), with responsibility for programmatic and fiscal oversight, planning, development, implementation, and assessment of grant programs that support state, local, and tribal justice strategies to achieve safer communities and address chronic and emerging criminal justice challenges nationwide. Develops and reviews grant solicitation materials by identifying program priorities, establishing eligibility criteria, drafting application instructions and evaluation criteria, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and agency policies. Prepares award documentation including grant award letters, special conditions, and terms and conditions by analyzing programmatic and fiscal requirements, incorporating regulatory provisions, and coordinating with program officials and legal counsel. Manages grant closeout processes by reviewing final financial and programmatic reports, verifying resolution of outstanding issues and deliverables, ensuring compliance with closeout procedures, and processing administrative closeout in grants management systems. Conducts program assessments and evaluations by analyzing performance data from grant activities, identifying trends and areas for improvement, evaluating program effectiveness, and developing recommendations to enhance program operations and outcomes. Serves as liaison and technical resource by responding to inquiries from grantees, applicants, and stakeholders regarding grant policies and procedures, interpreting federal regulations and program requirements, and providing guidance on grant administration matters. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To qualify for the position of Grants Management Specialist, at GS-1109-11/12/13, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below. For GS-13: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 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: Conducted complex grant post-award financial management activities such as reviewing budget modifications, evaluating cost reasonableness and allowability, overseeing and validating expenditures ensuring full compliance, and ensuring expenditures aligned with approved budgets and federal regulations, identifying patterns, resolving issues, and guiding others on best practices. Managed grant pre-award coordination activities by reviewing grant applications, assessing applicant qualifications and proposed activities, verifying compliance with solicitation criteria, and preparing evaluation documentation for large or complex discretionary and formula grants. Conducted compliance reviews of grant awards by analyzing financial and progress reports, assessing compliance with federal requirements and award terms, and providing technical assistance to grantees regarding reporting and regulatory obligations. For GS-12: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the pos

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