Summary This position is located in the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Programs Office. They have the responsibility for programmatic/fiscal oversight, planning, development, implementation, and assessment of grant programs that address drug and general crime prevention and control management of offenders, and improvement in the policies, procedures and information management systems used by criminal/juvenile justice agencies at state, local and tribal levels. Responsibilities (The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position) This position is responsible for programmatic and fiscal oversight, planning, development, implementation, and assessment of grant programs that address grant administration and criminal justice policy development to support local, state, and tribal justice strategies to reduce violent crime and strengthen communities. Coordinates, manages, and evaluates the effectiveness of agency grant and/or cooperative agreement programs and projects. 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 projects 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. 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. 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 cooperative agreement as well as compliance with government-wide and agency regulatory, policy, and reporting requirements. Conducts risk assessments and in-depth monitoring actions to review the financial, programmatic/business, and administrative aspects of the grant/cooperative agreement awardee operations and recommends or initiates actions to protect agency interests. Pre-visit monitoring activities involve reviewing compliance reports and the awardees policies and procedures. Monitoring visit activities include evaluating the awardees compliance with program goals and award specifications. Post-monitoring activities include writing up site findings and recommendations. 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. See Other Information for further requirements. Qualifications MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Qualifying experience for the GS-13 level includes one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level 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 are: experience with grant programs to include the laws, regulations, rules, policies and procedures for the administration of Federal grants and cooperative agreements; experience formulating guidelines, implementing new developments and providing policy interpretation for grant programs; experience evaluating and monitoring grants programs or cooperative agreements, or experience as a technical expert in grants and/or cooperative agreements. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as described above will be further evaluated based upon the following technical qualifications: Ability to communicate in writing. 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 and/or cooperative agreements, and awards. Knowledge of grant and cooperative agreement program management principles, concepts, methods, processes, and techniques consistent with sound business and industry practices. Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques in the identification and resolution of grant and/or cooperative agreement administration issues. 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 Other Information. Additional Information 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 days per two-week 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. 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. Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required. 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.