Grants Management Specialist ; POTS23-007789
Overview
Job Vacancy Announcement – Grants Management Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Division of Extramural Activities (DEA)
Grants Management Branch (GMB)
Program Overview
The Division of Extramural Activities (DEA) at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates for a Grants Management Specialist position in the Division of Extramural Activities (DEA), Grants Management Branch (GMB) team. The GMB negotiates and issues over $1 billion in grants and cooperative agreements, annually. The GMB responsibilities are complex and critical to the Institute’s mission and success. The GMB staff ensures that all legal, regulatory, and policy requirements are met by the NIMH and the recipients and (accordingly) directs all business-related activities associated with NIMH awards.
Individuals are encouraged to apply who can perform grants management analysis assignments that are developmental and recurring in nature including functions such as the following: using a variety of standard guidelines; assisting in coordinating funding actions that begin the grant/agreements awards process; providing assistance in the administration of the portfolio including setting appropriate work priorities, applying knowledge of organizational needs and deadlines, and consistent follow-up to assure receipt of required documentation; responsible for activities related to monitoring grants, including receiving and reviewing progress reports; and assisting with preparation for on-site visits, and preparation of various reports. He/she will set appropriate work priorities, apply knowledge of organizational needs and deadlines, and consistently follow-up to assure receipt of required documentation. In addition, the incumbent ensures awardees are in compliance with established administrative and financial policies, procedures, and sound business practices; evaluates budget justifications and financial arrangements, including cost analysis, review of accounting systems, adequacy of resources, acceptability of milestones, and techniques proposed to ensure responsible stewardship of funds; participates in the negotiation of the budget, award period, and terms and conditions for grant awards; and advises applicants and recipients on financial and business management issues relevant to their applications. This position requires working both independently and collaboratively and offers opportunities to impact priorities, develop new initiatives and contribute to the advancement of a national program of research.
Qualifications
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens and to qualify at the GS-09 grade level: possess a Master’s or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR 1 year of specialized experience in 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 a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
To qualify at the GS-11 grade level: completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR 1 year of specialized experience in 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; and providing information to applicants and grantees on the grants process, regulatory requirements, and issues surrounding individual applications OR a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level and above: 1 year of specialized experience in 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; and participating in the negotiating, awarding and obligating of grant funds. The work site is in Rockville, Maryland. A full package of federal Civil Service benefits is available, including retirement, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan (401K equivalent). Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
The candidate should have knowledge of grant administration regulations, procedures, and practices to analyze and process grant applications. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature is required. The candidate should have the ability to use qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques in analyzing and evaluating grant proposals and awards in a limited range of areas. Ability to communicate orally is also required.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should also send a letter of interest, including a curriculum vitae to NIMHsearch@mail.nih.gov.
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the NIH Federal Resume Tips website for guidance on creating a federal resume at Federal Resume Tips | Office of Human Resources (nih.gov).
DHHS and NIH are equal-opportunity employers
The NIMH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.