Strategic Grants Manager — Economic Development

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

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.