Grants Management Specialist

Department of Energy - Agency Wide • Full-time • Multiple Locations • $50.46k - $86.46k / year • 18h ago

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Open: June 30, 2026 — Closes: July 6, 2026

Summary

This position is part of the Department of Energy. As a Grants Management Specialist, you will manage all aspects of the functional area of grants management, including grants formation, funding opportunities, negotiations, cost and price analysis, award, grants administration, termination, and close-out for a variety of grants which frequently require special handling or other specialized terms and conditions.

Major Duties

The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management - National Energy Technology Laboratory office works to discover, integrate, and mature technology solutions to enhance the nation's energy foundation and protect the environment for future generations. Through forward-looking research and technology development, our team of talented and diverse experts provides technology solutions for today and options for tomorrow. 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? At the full performance level, GS-12, Grants Management Specialist, you will: Collaborate with sponsoring programs to plan funding opportunities, evaluate grant applications for eligibility and completeness, and establish appropriate criteria for merit reviews. Perform cost and price analyses on proposed budgets, reviews applicant accounting systems, and negotiates terms, conditions, and funding levels to ensure responsible stewardship of federal funds. Draft, structure, and issue official award instruments (such as grants, cooperative agreements, and partnership agreements) while incorporating all required administrative and financial control clauses. Review and approve award modification requests, tracks recipient expenditure rates to prevent the lapse or over-expenditure of funds, and ensures ongoing compliance with federal regulations. Serve as a point of contact for recipient organizations and internal program staff to interpret complex policies, resolve administrative issues, and conduct site visits. Identify gaps in existing procedures to help refine agency-wide grants policies, and provides guidance, training, and technical expertise to lower-graded Grants Management Specialists.

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