Grant Management Specialist GS-FPL GS-; DE

• Hiring Agency: Department of Education Headquarters
• Department: Department of Education
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position serves as a Grant Management Specialist in the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), performing professional work for educationally related program (or group of programs) directed towards improving American education.

As a Grants Management Specialist GS-1109-09, you will be responsible for:
Performing professional work in support of one or more education programs designed to improve education outcomes and achieve program objectives through the administration of grants, contracts, and related program activities. Serving as a program officer supporting formula and discretionary grant programs.

Conducting assigned grant management activities, including reviewing grantee performance (i.e., monitoring), providing technical assistance to grantees, participating in program initiatives, and supporting contract-related activities. Preparing reports, correspondence, recommendations, and assigned portions of program and project documentation for review by senior program staff.

Reviewing and analyzing grantee performance and program data using established methods and protocols to assess progress toward program objectives, performance measures, and expected outcomes.

As a Grants Management Specialist GS-1109-11, you will be responsible for:
Interpreting and applies program requirements, criteria, statutes, regulations, policies, and guidance.

Consults with program officials and other stakeholders to identify and analyze program issues, develop alternatives, and provide recommendations to management. Conducting monitoring and oversight of assigned grants to assess grantee performance, progress toward program objectives, and compliance with applicable program requirements and award terms and conditions. Identifies issues, develops appropriate follow-up actions, and provides technical assistance to grantees.

Analyzing qualitative and quantitative grantee performance and program data to evaluate progress toward performance measures and program outcomes. Preparing reports, correspondence, recommendations, and other program documentation. Communicates findings and recommendations to senior program staff and stakeholders.

You may meet the minimum qualifications of this position by meeting the following education options. (GS-9) Two years of graduate education (beyond a bachelor's degree). or A master's degree or equivalent degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related or A combination of specialized experience and education that when taken as a percentage of the required education and experience total 100% or more.

(GS-11) Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related or A combination of specialized experience and education that when taken as a percentage of the required education and experience total 100% or more.

Foreign

Education:

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

As an ED employee, you will also benefit from our family-friendly work environment.

• excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours)
• excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours)
• matching leave for community volunteer service
• alternative work schedules
• recruitment incentive

To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement…