Job Posting: Grants Management Specialist
Summary
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.
Duties
As a Grants Management Specialist, you will participate in the planning and business management of assigned grants and renewal applications. Responsibilities include: Negotiating budgets, award periods, and grant terms and conditions. Advising applicants and grantees on financial and management matters. Administering an assigned portfolio, including establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. Ensuring award recipients comply with applicable administrative and financial policies, procedures, and sound business practices. Processing grant and agreement applications used to make award decisions. Interpreting and providing guidance on relevant statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures. Providing guidance and training to lower-graded grants management staff. Responsibilities vary by grade level: GS-11: Plan and manage assigned grants and renewal applications. GS-12: Manage pre-award and post-award activities and contribute to policy development and implementation. GS-13: Coordinate a complex portfolio of grants, agreements, and technical special projects. Employees selected at the GS-11 or GS-12 level will perform similar duties with less complexity, closer supervision, and more detailed guidance.
Who Can Apply
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.
Family of overseas employees
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.
Military spouses
Military spouses relocating under PCS orders, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
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