Grants Management Specialist (cooperative Agreements)

Army National Guard Units; Fort Dix (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in New Jersey seeks a Grants Management Specialist to administer and coordinate a complex Federal assistance portfolio within the USPFO Grants and Cooperative Agreements Branch. The role requires ensuring compliance and timely funding actions while coordinating with grantees and internal staff.

The successful candidate will apply analytical skills, interpret policies from higher HQ, and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders across programs.

Qualifications

• General Experience: Experience in administrative, investigative, technical or responsible work with knowledge of management functions and ability to use computer systems.
• Specialized Experience: 36 months knowledge of National Guard structures, policy interpretation, and effective communication with diverse groups.

Skills

Analytical ability

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Job description

This job opportunity is for an GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS), position description T5869000, within the USPFO of the New Jersey Army National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 5, Excepted Service position.This is a new position located in the USPFO Grants and Cooperative Agreements Branch. Individual is responsible for administering and coordinating a complex Federal assistance agreement portfolio.

General Experience

Experience, education, or training in administrative professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work which demonstrates analytical ability and a practical and theoretical knowledge of the functions, processes and principles of management. Experience using computer and automation systems.

Specialized Experience

Must have at least 36 months experience which provided a detailed knowledge of the National Guard organizational structures, functions, procedures and techniques. Experience analyzing and interpreting policies and the procedures of higher headquarters/management as to applicability to current policies. Experience presenting and discussing complex matters in a clear and convincing manner. Experience in communicating with people from various backgrounds and circumstances.