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Summary This position is located in the Policy Division, Criminal Justice Data Improvement Programs Unit. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day management of grants related to state criminal history record improvement and the development and support of criminal justice data at the state and federal levels. Responsibilities (The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position) Performs a variety of pre-award functions for grants and/or cooperative agreements including designing, developing, and/or preparing solicitations; reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating applications, plans, and estimates received in response to particular programs and Request for Application (RFA) requirements; conducting financial reviews of applicants to evaluate fiscal integrity and financial capability, examine proposed costs, and determine whether the budget and budget narrative accurately explain the project's costs and whether those costs are reasonable, necessary, and allowable; conducting pre-award negotiations on matters such as terms and conditions of awards, costs, schedules, and oversight responsibilities; and providing applicant support during the solicitation period. Develops, analyzes, and interprets grant and/or cooperative agreement policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and guidelines. Provides training, technical assistance and guidelines, oversight, expertise and consultation to internal staff, management and program officials, awardees, review panels, applicants, recipients, and sub-recipients. Reviews, analyzes, and tracks awardee compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant or agreement as well as compliance with government-wide and agency regulatory, policy, and reporting requirements. Conducts risk assessments, financial reviews and audits, and business reviews of grant/agreement awardee operations, and recommends or initiates actions to protect agency interests. Pre-visit activities involve reviewing compliance reports and the awardee's policies and procedures. On-site visit activities include evaluating the awardee's compliance with program goals and award specifications. Post-visit activities include writing up site findings and recommendations. Performs a variety of post-award grants and/or cooperative agreement management tasks including conducting post-award reviews and analyses to identify and resolve management, financial, and administrative issues; providing training, technical assistance, oversight, ethics advice, expertise, and consultation to program officials, awardees, and recipients; establishing performance measures and monitoring and assessing awardee performance; and reviewing completed awards, making appropriate adjustments or disallowances. Processes close-outs of grants and/or agreements, ensuring compliance with programmatic, administrative, and fiscal requirements of relevant statutes, regulations, policies, guidelines, and with grantee stated objectives, and the applicable implementation plan. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required. Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination. Submit all required documents and Online Assessment Questionnaire. Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit. Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov. Pre-employment drug testing required. 1-year probationary period may be required. Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required. See Other Information for further requirements. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Grade 11: Qualifying experience for the GS-11 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to GS-9 which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of experience include researching or analyzing established administrative issues in order to evaluate the adequacy of grants/assistance policies and procedures; preparing, processing, issuing, and tracking grants/assistance wards; evaluating grants/assistance applications, plans, and estimates; and serving as liaison between the Government and awardee organization. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Experience requirements at the GS-11 level may be met by three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or the successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as described above will be further evaluated based upon the following Technical Qualifications. -- Ability to plan and execute work. -- Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. -- Knowledge of the laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and methods governing Federal grants, cooperative agreements, and awards. -- Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques in the identification and resolution of grant and/or cooperative agreement administration issues. -- Ability to communicate in writing. -- Knowledge of financial methods, procedures, and practices used in grants and cooperative agreements. -- Ability to provide advice and guidance on grant and cooperative agreement policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and guidelines. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Click here to see the full Qualifications Statement. Education See Qualifications. Additional Information This position is included in the bargaining unit. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Status applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade by the closing date. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy. OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules. This position has a duty station of Washington, D.C. The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four (4) days per bi-weekly pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement. The office director or supervisor may request the selectee's presence in the office more frequently, as determined by the needs of the office. The selectee will be responsible for covering all commuting-related travel expenses. OJP employees are eligible for one transportation benefit - parking or the Department of Justice (DOJ) transit subsidy.