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

Department of Education

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.

• 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.

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