This vacancy is for a Grants Management Specialist in the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce.
As a Grants Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Participates in research, review and analysis of grant management policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols, and requirements in relation to pre- and post- award actions providing expert insight and consideration of higher-level effects.
Researches and has knowledge of relevant grants management statutory requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures such as Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars and the Department of Commerce (DOC) Federal Financial Assistance Manual. Assists supervisor with managing the DOC Suspension and Debarment Program and develops responsive suspension and debarment packages.
Maintains the Suspension and Debarment Handbook, the DOC Federal Financial Assistance Manual, the DOC General Terms and Conditions and other DOC financial assistance policy and guidance documents. Coaches, facilitates, solves work problems and participates in the work of the Grants community. Supports the delivery of training in the areas of grants, vendor responsibility, and suspension and debarment.
Communicates policy and guidance to the Grants community based on supervisor's instructions. Facilitates partnerships with other federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, industry and academia by participating in meetings on behalf of the organization and communicating policy and procedure. In coordination with supervisor, drafts policy and guidance documents for the financial assistance community.
In coordination with supervisor, drafts suspension and debarment documents for the suspension and debarment program. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Grants Management Specialist ZA-1109-4, FPL 4 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
There is no positive education requirement for this position. NOTE: Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities.
Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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This position is with Office of the Secretary, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $121785 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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