Grants Management Specialist
We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Grants Management Specialist, you will:
- Prepare and publish Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) and provide expert guidance to agency personnel regarding the evaluation and selection of complex research and development applications.
- Evaluate applicants' financial health, business integrity, and overall capacity to manage Federal funds, which includes performing detailed cost and price analyses on application budgets.
- Negotiate all terms and conditions of financial assistance awards (primarily cooperative agreements) and resolve highly specialized conflicts regarding intellectual property rights, proprietary data, and cost-sharing models.
- Manage and administer agreements through all phases of their lifecycle including pre-award planning, active-phase performance monitoring, modifications, and final closeouts ensuring compliance with federal regulations and Department of Energy (DOE) policies.
- Coordinate and resolve complex audits with input from stakeholders and assesses and recommend final decisions on recipient requests for regulatory deviations or waivers.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for interpreting statutory, regulatory, and policy changes for both internal staff and external recipients, while maintaining accurate and complete records in federal electronic data tracking systems.