Grants Management Specialist II- 503618

This is a non-personal services task order to provide Program and Grant Management Support Services that shall support Near Eastern Affairs Assistance Coordination Office. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Program and Grant Management Professional Support Services. Responsibilities: Award Process Support: Assist U.S. Government representatives throughout all award stages to ensure efficient and accurate communication with grantees and implementers. Communication and Coordination: Communicate with grantees on behalf of the Grant Officer (GO). Schedule and coordinate meetings between GOs, grantees, and other DOS stakeholders. Respond to grant inquiries from current and potential applicants. Pre-Award Support: Support the drafting of Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs). Log and organize application responses received from NOFOs. Review and verify applications for eligibility criteria and required documentation. Provide administrative support for review panels, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and assisting with pre-award due diligence. Grant Monitoring and Compliance: Assist in monitoring foreign assistance awards for compliance with grant terms and conditions. Track and review grantee reports and deliverables. Flag potential compliance issues for review by Grants Officers. Support documentation efforts of award activities. Award Administration and Closeout : Assist Grants Officers in tracking grantee reporting requirements and deadlines. Help organize and maintain award files and documentation. Support the closeout process by verifying completion of required documentation and reviewing financial systems for reconciliation.