The incumbent will primarily perform pre-and post awards functions related to the Chandra X-ray center (CXC) scientific observing subgrants. Duties may include, but are not limited to: performing subgrant award administration including producing subgrants, amendments, and closeouts; processing drawdown advances and expenditures; participating in reviewing budgets of proposals that have been recommended for funding and providing assessment of conformance with applicable guidelines, allowability and reasonableness of costs in the budget; ensuring that awards are issued in accordance with funding agency requirements and Smithsonian policies and procedures; analyzing, negotiating and preparing subgrants, budgets, and associated transmittal documents; interpreting, applying organizational regulations, policies, and procedures; Performing other duties as assigned.
May be required to serve a one year probationary period.
Direct deposit/electronic funds transfer is required for salary payment.
One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level (Grade 7) in the normal line of progression for the position. Experience at this level normally would have equipped the applicant with skills in negotiating and issuing subgrants; monitoring award performance at an educational, non profit or government institution.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Master's or equivalent graduate degree related to the position.
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or LL.B. or J.D., related to the position
Qualifications
For Requirements please refer to Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:
Knowledge of basic grant principles, practices, techniques, regulations, and procedures applicable to pre-award and/or post-award actions sufficient to issue and/or administer grants.
Knowledge of contractual and fiscal issues in the areas of grants management.
Knowledge of budget and cost analysis techniques sufficient to gather and evaluate data.
Hands-on working knowledge of PCs, office equipment, software, practices and procedures (e.g., Excel, MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, PeopleSoft, the WEB, and e-mail) in order to process awards and develop spreadsheets, databases, reports, and correspondence.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills sufficient to tactfully explain and defend decisions to project personnel, grantees, and higher level reviewing officials.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive interactions independently and as a member of a team.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Trust fund Benefits link: https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/hr/benefits/trust/table.html
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. Please Note:
You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button and submit required supplemental documents (if they are relevant to you).
You may submit required documents by uploading them online during the application process.
The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
SMITHSONIAN
Human Resources
60 Garden Street Cambridge, MA 02138
Mail Stop 17
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
United States
Next steps
You will receive an e-mail to acknowledge that your application has been received. Please be aware that the confirmation e-mail could reside in your "junk" or "bulk" mail folder depending on your filters. The Smithsonian receives many applications for each job. Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks. You may also check your application status by logging into www.usajobs.gov and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS;" or by contacting the Office of Human Resources Representative listed. Additional Information:
The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses.
The Smithsonian embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. Please Note:
You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button and submit required supplemental documents (if they are relevant to you).
You may submit required documents by uploading them online during the application process.
The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
SMITHSONIAN
Human Resources
60 Garden Street Cambridge, MA 02138
Mail Stop 17
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
United States
Next steps
You will receive an e-mail to acknowledge that your application has been received. Please be aware that the confirmation e-mail could reside in your "junk" or "bulk" mail folder depending on your filters. The Smithsonian receives many applications for each job. Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks. You may also check your application status by logging into www.usajobs.gov and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS;" or by contacting the Office of Human Resources Representative listed. Additional Information:
The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses.
The Smithsonian embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
