Other Transactions Agreement Specialist

This Other Transaction Agreements Specialist (Grants Management Specialist) position is located within the Office of Strategic Coordination (OSC), Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI), Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH). Please click on the link below for more information.

Major duties

• Conducting the closeout of a financial assistance or other transaction agreement.
• Preparing other transaction agreements with awareness of the unique nature and requirements of an initiative.
• Recommending and developing language for other transaction agreements to meet the unique nature and requirements of an initiative.
• Applying financial management principles consistent with appropriations law.
• Conducting negotiations in conjunction with program officials.
• Reviewing of applications/proposals with the ability to identify scope, budget and/or term issues.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for an Other Transactions Agreement Specialist, GS-1109 position at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. 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. 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: assist with reviewing and analyzing direct and indirect costs for compliance with regulation, policy, and cost allowability, allocability, and reasonableness; experience assisting in negotiating federal awards (pre-award, post-award, and closeout); experience working with award systems and finance systems inputting data and retrieving data OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for an Other Transactions Agreement Specialist, GS-1109 position at the GS-12 level; 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: reviewing and analyzing direct and indirect costs for compliance with regulation, policy to ensure cost allowability, allocability, and reasonableness; experience with negotiating, researching, and calculating cost savings within federal awards (pre-award, post-award, and closeout) and with compliance with various regulations; experience working with award systems and finance systems inputting data, retrieving data, monitoring data, analyzing trends, and monitoring reporting requirements and milestones In order to qualify for an Other Transactions Agreement Specialist, GS-1109 position at the GS-13 level; You must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: lead in the reviewing and analyzing of direct and indirect costs for compliance with regulation and policy to ensure cost allowability, allocability, and reasonableness; experience negotiating federal awards (pre-award, post-award, and closeout) while enforcing the agency's needs and protecting the agency from future liability; experience working collaboratively with program officials and the award applicants and recipients to clarify requirements, resolve issues and establish or adjust timelines; experience working with award systems and finance systems inputting data, retrieving data, monitoring reporting requirements and milestones, analyzing trends, and recommending and implementing innovative solutions 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. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13049867

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.