Summary The Department of Commerce ranked top 5 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government amongst large agencies for the 12th year in a row! The ranking showcases the Department's continued commitment to increasing our employee engagement, employee satisfaction, and positive perceptions towards diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. This announcement will close at 11:59 pm EST on the date the first 150 applications are received or 09/26/24, whichever comes first. Responsibilities As a member of the Grants Management Division, the incumbent is part of a team of professionals responsible for the management of financial assistance agreements (Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Other Transaction Agreements) administered for NIST and other Department of Commerce Bureaus. Reviews and prepares financial assistance agreements for financial assistance programs to ensure compliance with DOC and NIST policies and procedures. Evaluates budget justifications and financial arrangements, including cost analysis, adequacy of resources, and acceptability of milestones, and techniques proposed to ensure responsible stewardship of funds. Monitors, assess, and ensure awardee complies with all terms and conditions of the award. Conducts post-award reviews and analyses to identify management, financial, and administrative issues and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements. Maintain relationships with both internal and external customers, partners, and stakeholders that affect the scope of programs or projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 (ZA-I for NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience assisting with the administration of financial assistance agreements (Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Other Transaction Agreements), providing guidance, and assistance to Federal officials or the public regarding policies and Federal regulations. OR 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 NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Education This position allows applicants to qualify with education. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment. Use of foreign education for qualifications An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application. Additional Information This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here! We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. This position requires filing of an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter. NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as: Telework Flexible work schedules Paid parental leave Paid vacation Sick leave Family-friendly leave Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families Back-up child care program Child and elder-care resources On-site childcare center Lactation spaces Wellness programs Fitness center Employee assistance programs