Grants Management Specialist

National-Institutes-of-Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking grants management professionals at multiple experience levels to support the full award lifecycle—from reviewing applications and negotiating awards to monitoring performance and ensuring responsible stewardship of federal funds. Qualified candidates will have experience with grant administration, budgeting, and policy implementation.

Positions require strong analytical skills, collaboration, and a commitment to advancing health research in a

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree (or 3 years of graduate education toward such a degree)
• 1 year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent
• Combination of education and experience meeting 100% of requirements

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing applications and negotiating awards
• Monitor grant/cooperative agreement budgets to prevent lapse in funding
• Advise applicants or grantees on administrative issues
• Develop grant-related documents and reports

Job description

Help advance the future of health research at NIH.

We're seeking grants management professionals at multiple experience levels to support the full award lifecycle—from reviewing applications and negotiating awards to monitoring performance and ensuring responsible stewardship of federal funds.

If you're analytical, collaborative, and passionate about supporting vital research, explore a career with NIH.

To qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements:

• A. completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related; OR
• B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:
  • 1.) Evaluating budget justifications by assisting with financial/cost analysis.
  • 2.) Tracking expenditures to ensure compliance with grant/cooperative agreement terms and conditions.
  • 3.) Advising applicants or grantees on administrative issues (e.g., incomplete application).
  • 4.) Developing grant/cooperative agreement-related documents (e.g., award notices, status reports).
• C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

To qualify at the GS-12 level, if you have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:

• 1.) Advising applicants and grantees on financial and business management issues.
• 2.) Monitoring grant/cooperative agreement-related budget to prevent lapse in funding.
• 3.) Teaching grant/cooperative agreement-related procedures and requirements to junior-level colleagues or management.
• 4.) Evaluating grant/cooperative agreements (e.g., reviewing reports, performing on-site visits) to ensure compliance with organizational policies (e.g., financial) and laws/regulations.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, if you have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:

• 1.) Establishing budget for grants/cooperative agreements across an organization.
• 2.) Recommending funding approval OR changes to terms and conditions of grants/cooperative agreements.
• 3.) Negotiating with external stakeholders on terms and conditions for grants/cooperative agreements (e.g., budget, award period).
• 4.) Partnering with senior-level leadership (e.g., executives, directors) to implement and evaluate research or construction-related grants/cooperative agreements.
• 5.) Developing policies or procedures guiding all phases of the grant/cooperative agreement life cycle.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.