Lead Grants Management Specialist

This position is part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, Department of Energy. As a Lead Grants Management Specialist, you will ensure that the organizations' strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services.

GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 out of 3 of the following:

1. Leading technical negotiations to finalize pre and post award financial assistance agreements.
2. Directing staff in grants management functions to optimize team performance.
3. Advising internal and external stakeholders on procurement regulations to resolve complex acquisition and funding inquires.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred .

Time-in-Grade: Employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit a resume and responses to the questionnaire which support the stated eligibility, qualification, and competency requirements, before the vacancy closes, may result in a determination of 'ineligible', or 'not qualified'.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.