Non Exempt Grants Manager Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

This position is located within the USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Administrative & Financial Management (AFM), Financial Management & Agreements Division (FMAD). FMAD provides budget, fiscal, financial, travel, and grants/agreements support for the ARS, the Economic Research Service, and the National Agricultural Statistics Service.
The incumbent of this position is responsible for pre-award and post-award activities including negotiation, award, administration, and close-out.
Qualifications:Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
GS-09:
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirements for the Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-09 is one year of specialized experience comparable to at least the GS-07 grade level, in the federal government, or its non-Federal equivalent, which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is described as experience assisting in the application or administration of agreements, grants, loans, or other financial assistance; and reviewing applications for agreements, grants, loans, or other financial assistance to ensure that they meet established requirements.
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Education: A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Related degrees may include business administration, accounting, finance, law/business law and related fields.
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A combination of education and experience.
GS-11:
Specialized Experience: The specialized experience requirements for the Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-11 is having at least one year of specialized experience comparable to at least the GS-09 grade level, in the federal government, or its non-Federal equivalent, which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is described as experience reviewing grant applications to determine that regulations have been met, assisting grantees with understanding program requirements; tracking and administering grants from pre-award to post-award; and serving as a source of information to personnel on the clarification of organizational procedures, grant administration, regulations, or policies.
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Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related. Related degrees may include: business administration, accounting, finance, law/business law and related fields.
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A combination of education and experience.
GS-12:
Specialized Experience: The specialized experience requirements for the Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-12 is having at least one year of specialized experience comparable to at least the GS-11 grade level, in the federal government, or its non-Federal equivalent, which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is described as experience reviewing federal grants and/or cooperative agreement applications; reviewing agricultural or research grant policy or procedures to ensure awards meet pre and post award requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements; and providing advice on established regulations, policies, or procedures for agricultural or research federal grant administration.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:Employment Type: OTHER