Grant Management Specialist (Public Notice Flyer)

Vctavern; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vctavern in Chicago seeks an experienced grants manager to oversee pre- and post-award processes, provide technical support for solicitations, and help develop investment proposals. You will prepare award documents and lead project-management conferences with recipients.

The role includes researching socio‑economic data to assess regional strengths and trends, and reviewing state and local strategies for EDA compliance. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are required.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience as defined for GS levels, including grant applications and data analysis.
• Education options include master's level or professional degrees per GS guidelines.
• Combination of education and experience may satisfy the grade requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the grants approval process (pre and post).
• Provide technical support for solicitation and development of investment proposals.
• Prepare and convey grant award documents.
• Conduct project management conferences with recipients.
• Conduct research, analysis, and strategic planning of socio‑economic data.
• Review economic development strategies for compliance with EDA guidelines.

Skills

Grant applications

Data analysis

Economic trends

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

LL.B./J.D. for GS-09

Ph.D. or LL.M. for GS-11

Job description

Responsibilities

Manage the grants approval process (pre and post), providing technical support for solicitation and development of investment proposals; prepare and convey grant award documents; conduct project management conferences with recipients; conduct research, analysis, and strategic planning of socio‑economic data to assess regional economic strengths, weaknesses, and trends; review state, regional, and local economic development strategies for compliance with EDA guidelines.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• See Qualifications section.

Qualifications

Qualification requirements are based on OPM Qualification Standards Handbook.

• Specialized experience: one year of experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. For GS‑09 this is equivalent to GS‑07; for GS‑11 equivalent to GS‑09; for GS‑12 equivalent to GS‑11. Specialized experience includes assisting with grant applications, investments, data analysis for economic trends, investment strategies, and negotiation with staff or community partners.
• Education options:
  • Master’s or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B./J.D. for GS‑09.
  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M. for GS‑11.
  • Education cannot substitute for experience at GS‑12.
• Combination of education and experience may also satisfy each grade level.

Background Investigation

Position requires a background investigation and favorable adjudication to establish security eligibility. Designated as Non‑Sensitive/Low Risk.

ARPA Hiring

This position is being filled under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Employees will be hired as a Schedule A employee under the Excepted Service for up to two years.

Veterans’ Preference

Veterans’ preference is not applicable to this position.

Benefits

As a federal employee, you and your family have access to various benefits designed to support a rewarding career. Eligible benefits include health insurance, life insurance (FEGLI), long‑term care insurance (FLTCIP), flexible spending accounts, leave, and retirement programs (FERS). Eligibility depends on position type and full‑time or part‑time status. Contact the hiring agency for specific benefits information.