Grants Management Specialist

Department of Energy

This position is part of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Department of Energy within the Acquisition Division. As a Grants Management Specialist, you will serve as a recognized financial assistance authority, leading high-impact negotiations and shaping strategic grant programs across the Department of Energy.

• The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office office works to unleash the full potential of America's hydrocarbon and geothermal resources to provide affordable, reliable, and secure energy. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy At the full performance level, GS-14, Grants Management Specialist, you will: Serve as a senior technical advisor to DOE program offices, coordinating project requirements, formulating financial assistance strategies, and ensuring solicitations clearly articulate government needs and comply with federal regulations. Lead multi-disciplinary negotiation teams in establishing terms, conditions, schedules, and cost structures for high-value, complex assistance awards, ranging from $2 million to over $2 billion, while serving as a authorized agent of the Government. Manage post-award actions for grants and cooperative agreements, including issuing amendments, negotiating modifications, monitoring recipient performance, overseeing subcontractor surveillance, and conducting formal award closeouts. Conduct in-depth financial and administrative analyses to ensure costs are allowable, reasonable, and allocable, while investigating and resolving compliance issues, performance deficiencies, and audit findings. Review, interpret, and draft high-level financial assistance policies and standard operating procedures, while evaluating program metrics and performance trends to improve overall contracting and grant operations. Represent the agency as a technical authority on committees, conferences, and working groups, providing guidance to leadership, external recipients, congressional offices, and oversight entities such as the GAO.

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