Grants Management Specialist

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Baltimore, MD

394d • $55,924 - $72,703 • Onsite

About The Position

The Grants Management Specialist at the Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for overseeing the preparation, processing, issuance, and tracking of grants and assistance awards. This role includes ensuring compliance with reporting requirements, conducting program evaluations, and monitoring awardee performance. The specialist will support the Research and Development Service by managing grants and ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 level in the federal service.
• Successful completion of one full year of graduate education or 18 semester hours in relevant courses may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in reviewing and analyzing research-related administrative documents.
• Knowledge of federal grant management processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform oversight responsibilities related to grants management activities.
• Prepare, process, issue, and track grants and assistance awards.
• Conduct program evaluations and monitor awardee performance.
• Establish performance measures for awardees.
• Ensure compliance with all terms and conditions of awards.
• Support local research investigators in grant handling and submission.
• Keep investigators informed of grant deadlines and submission requirements.
• Contribute to the preparation of Research & Development Service reports.
• Maintain standard operating procedures related to research documentation.
• Update local policies and forms based on changes in VA Central Office policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed for federal careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree