This job opportunity is for an GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS), position description T5869000, within the USPFO of the New Jersey Army National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 5, Excepted Service position.This is a new position located in the USPFO Grants and Cooperative Agreements Branch. Individual is responsible for administering and coordinating a complex Federal assistance agreement portfolio.
As an GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS), GS-1109-13, you will: Provides authoritative technical advice on all aspects of grant/financial mechanisms across two current and overlapping fiscal years (Federal and State), across all open and active federal fiscal years (standard Not to Exceed five fiscal years for Cooperative Agreements), and through Continuing Resolution Authority (CRA) periods when applicable.
Responsible for administering and coordinating a complex grants portfolio including Cooperative Agreements (CA) and highly technical special projects that have a value in the tens of millions of dollars and last up to two decades. Sets appropriate work priorities, applies knowledge of organizational needs and deadlines, and consistently follow-up to assure receipt of required documentation.
Provides training to Federal and state program managers and individuals with responsibilities associated with the Cooperative Agreements Program, ensuring applicable Program Managers and State Department of Military Affairs personnel comply with the provisions of regulations and laws pertaining to pertinent Cooperative Agreements. Interprets, develops, and applies appropriate regulations, policies and procedures relating to a variety of grant mechanisms.
Participates in grant review meetings with key organizational and non-Federal recipients and provides administrative and budgetary information. Advises others including Federal staff, and non-Federal recipients to accomplish the program goals. Keeps supervisors and staff informed of administrative issues and developments. Reconciliation of both federal and state books is required due to the federal and state cost-sharing partnerships.
Reconciliation of both federal and state books is required due to the federal and state cost-sharing partnerships. Applies appropriate program evaluation and measurement in order to prepare project papers and staff reports and provides briefings to NGB-AQ-A and other NGB Directorate Staff personnel, Joint Force, and respective state managers to encourage understanding and acceptance (to ensure program compliance) of the Cooperative Agreements Program.
There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement.
This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $125431 – $163062/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
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