Supervisory Grants Management Specialist

Inside Philanthropy; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Inside Philanthropy is seeking a Supervisory Grants Management Specialist to lead the Grants Administration Branch in Washington, DC. You will oversee technical and business activities, coordinate unit work, and supervise staff to ensure compliant, efficient grants processes.

You will interpret regulations, provide guidance across teams, and maintain strong internal controls while aligning with program goals and PHS requirements.

Qualifications

• One year of qualifying experience at GS-13 level in grants management.
• Experience developing, interpreting, and guiding grants regulations and procedures.
• Experience coordinating grants and awards planning with staff and partners.
• Experience analyzing and resolving complex grants management issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and direct work; review output and set priorities.
• Provide interpretation and guidance on grants regulations and procedures.
• Coordinate policy and program changes across teams to ensure consistency.
• Maintain internal controls; oversee studies and analyses of grants management.
• Evaluate adherence to policies and review grant awards for compliance.

Skills

Grants management

Regulatory guidance

Coordination & planning

Policy analysis

Job description

Summary

As the Supervisory Grants Management Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the technical and business activities of the Grants Administration Branch, coordinate unit activities, and supervise staff in the Grants Administration Branch.

Duties

Carries out the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include planning, assigning, and directing the work to be accomplished; reviewing the quality of results produced; setting priorities and time frames for completion of assignments; etc.

Interprets and provides guidance on statutes, regulations, and procedures relating to grants in general and/or to specific complex grant applications or awarded grants.

Provides expertise in the development and implementation of changes in policies and procedures and ensures a coordinated approach and consistent interpretation to grants management activities among the various programs.

Directs efforts to maintain an effective system of internal controls, overseeing, designing, and/or conducting studies and analyses concerning the broader management aspects of grants and related activities.

Evaluates the Institute’s grants management activities for adherence to established policies and procedures, and reviews grant awards to ensure compliance with Public Health Service (PHS) requirements.

Exercises broad responsibility for planning, organizing, and coordinating all grants management activities of the Branch.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Managing grants activities for an organization, including pre-award and post-award activities. 2.) Developing, interpreting, and providing guidance and technical assistance on grants regulations, policies, procedures, and techniques. 3.) Coordinating grants and awards planning and policy functions with other staff and organizations. AND 4.) Analyzing and evaluating grants management activities to identify and resolve complex administrative, policy, or compliance issues. 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, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. 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.