Grant Management Specialist GS-1109-09/11 FPL GS-12 (MP)

This position serves as a Grant Management Specialist in the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), performing professional work for educationally related program (or group of programs) directed towards improving American education.

Major duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200 application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Grants Management Specialist GS-1109-09, you will be responsible for: Performing professional work in support of one or more education programs designed to improve education outcomes and achieve program objectives through the administration of grants, contracts, and related program activities. Serving as a program officer supporting formula and discretionary grant programs. Conducting assigned grant management activities, including reviewing grantee performance (i.e., monitoring), providing technical assistance to grantees, participating in program initiatives, and supporting contract-related activities. Preparing reports, correspondence, recommendations, and assigned portions of program and project documentation for review by senior program staff. Reviewing and analyzing grantee performance and program data using established methods and protocols to assess progress toward program objectives, performance measures, and expected outcomes. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Grants Management Specialist GS-1109-11, you will be responsible for: Interpreting and applies program requirements, criteria, statutes, regulations, policies, and guidance. Consults with program officials and other stakeholders to identify and analyze program issues, develop alternatives, and provide recommendations to management. Conducting monitoring and oversight of assigned grants to assess grantee performance, progress toward program objectives, and compliance with applicable program requirements and award terms and conditions. Identifies issues, develops appropriate follow-up actions, and provides technical assistance to grantees. Analyzing qualitative and quantitative grantee performance and program data to evaluate progress toward performance measures and program outcomes. Preparing reports, correspondence, recommendations, and other program documentation. Communicates findings and recommendations to senior program staff and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-09, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two. Specialized Experience for the GS-9 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-07 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:

1. Experience interpreting elementary and secondary education discretionary and formula grant program requirements and identifying potential implementation, compliance, or operational issues, including identifying appropriate resources to address those issues.
2. Experience analyzing or evaluating Federal or State elementary and secondary education laws, regulations, policies, or guidance and making recommendations regarding applicability to scenarios or issues.
3. Experience providing technical assistance support to improve a elementary and secondary education program's plans or strengthen implementation of an entity's plans.

Specialized Experience for the GS-11 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-09 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:

1. Experience analyzing and interpreting elementary and secondary education program statutes, regulations, policies, or guidance for formula or discretionary grant programs and applying analytical and evaluative methods to identify and address program implementation, compliance, or operational issues.
2. Experience analyzing elementary and secondary education grant program requirements and accountability provisions, including the roles and responsibilities of Federal and State entities in program administration and oversight.
3. Experience providing technical assistance to elementary and secondary education applicants, grantees, or other stakeholders regarding the implementation and administration of education programs or projects.

OR EDUCATION (see EDUCATION SECTION of the vacancy announcement) OR A combination of both education and experience in which the total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).

GS-09

1. Knowledge of education theories, principles, and practices and the roles of the Federal, State, or local governments sufficient to support the administration and evaluation of federally funded educational programs.
2. Knowledge of Federal/State/or local grant administration processes and program requirements sufficient to support grant management and provide technical assistance to grantees.
3. Skill in oral and written communication sufficient to communicate program information, document findings, and prepare reports and recommendations.
4. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data techniques sufficient to analyze grantee performance and program data and prepare findings and reports supporting program implementation and oversight.

GS-11

1. Skill in applying educational principles and practices of Federal, State, or local government roles to analyze education program requirements and issues, evaluate program requirements and issues, and recommend solutions that support program effectiveness and compliance.
2. Skill in applying Federal/State/or local grant administration requirements and processes to identify and address issues, support effective program implementation and oversight, and provide technical assistance to grantees.
3. Skill in applying qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques to evaluate grantee performance and program data and develop findings and recommendations supporting program implementation and oversight.
4. Skill in oral and written communication sufficient to explain complex program requirements and issues, prepare reports and recommendations, and present findings to diverse audiences.

Education

You may meet the minimum qualifications of this position by meeting the following education options.

(GS-9)

• Two years of graduate education (beyond a bachelor's degree).
• or A master's degree or equivalent degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related
• or A combination of specialized experience and education that when taken as a percentage of the required education and experience total 100% or more.

(GS-11)

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
• or A combination of specialized experience and education that when taken as a percentage of the required education and experience total 100% or more.

Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, please click Foreign Education.

Requirements

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has interagency agreements (IAAs) with other agencies to ensure efficient delivery of funded programs and activities and move closer to fulfilling the President's promise to return education to the states. Employees may receive detail assignments to these agencies in support of the IAAs.

Condition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Remove the Key Requirements that are not applicable: Key Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.