Grants Management Specialist

About this role

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-13: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of 4 of the following: Manage award, and administer grants, cooperative agreements, or financial assistance instruments throughout the full award lifecycle (from pre-award planning through post-award management and final closeout).

Conduct administrative and financial analyses-such as cost/price evaluations, budget reviews, or audit resolutions-to verify that proposed and incurred recipient costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable. Interpret and apply federal statutes, regulations, policies, or standard operating procedures (such as Uniform Guidance/2 CFR 200, OMB circulars, or organization-wide financial directives) to ensure award compliance and resolve financial assistance issues.

Negotiate award terms, business conditions, budgets, cost-sharing arrangements, or project schedules, and managing post-award administrative actions such as issuing award modifications, monitoring performance progress, or addressing non-compliance. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-14: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of 4 of the following: Serve as a senior advisor or technical authority to program leadership, advising on high-level financial assistance strategies, structuring solicitations, and aligning procurement requirements with organizational goals and budget constraints. Lead multi-disciplinary teams in negotiating, high-value financial assistance awards (such as grants, cooperative agreements, or similar funding instruments), including establishing award terms, business conditions, cost-sharing structures, and project milestones.

Conduct in-depth administrative and financial evaluations-including cost/price analyses, indirect rate reviews, and audit resolutions-to assess recipient financial stability and determine cost allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Manage post-award administration for financial assistance portfolios, evaluating recipient technical and financial progress, issuing modifications, and executing administrative or corrective remedies (such as disallowing costs, withholding support, or terminating awards) for non-compliance.