Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis.

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Land and base management

Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Applicants will be considered under Delegated Examining, Merit Promotion, and/or Non-Competitive procedures based upon eligibility.

Duties

The duties and responsibilities for a GS-1109-13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

Serves as a technical expert in grants and/or cooperative agreement management processes, providing advice and guidance to resolve, implement, or manage issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach or methodology.
Serves as a liaison to OVC stakeholders in the area of grant management to promote practices that are compliant with applicable statutes, regulations, best practices, specific program emphases, and other organizational objectives.
Serves as a technical expert in the evaluation of applications for complex discretionary and/or formula grants and/or agreements that contain a number of different processes or sub-grant elements, such as comprehensive grant solicitations that will require extensive grant administration work in that the grant will run several years, and data will be collected from multiple sites.
Oversees programs or grants related to crime victims' rights and services with full responsibility for carrying out all required monitoring and management duties.
Discusses the proposed changes with the grant recipient, suggests effective modifications, and recommends action on the changes to higher management.
Plans and manages special projects for OVC or program to address issues with broad impact, such as those on an OVC or nation-wide level that ultimately result in advances for the crime victims' field. Conceives and implements new initiatives and projects to strengthen, facilitate, and integrate programs.
Undertakes or participates in special projects, ongoing analyses, investigations and initiatives that have high priority for high-level management of projects that identify and resolve complex issues related to crime victims' rights and services. of rights and services to crime victims.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

You must be a United States Citizen.
You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk
A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Grants Management Specialist, at GS-1109-13, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below.

Specialized Experience:

Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 12 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Examples of specialized experience include:

Managing and monitoring complex grants and/or cooperative agreement, related to victim and/or survivors of crime, awarded through a diverse program portfolio for compliance with regulatory, policy, and reporting requirements, such as auditing awardee cost and pricing data that required an analysis of interrelated grantee operational issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity; AND
Using advanced risk assessments techniques to identify and resolve complex grant and/or cooperative agreements, related to victim and/ or survivors of crime, administration problems or potential compliance findings with unusual or unresolved issues requiring the provision of substantial technical assistance or the development of new processes; AND
Performing work in the pre-award process for complex cooperative agreements and/or grants related to victim and/ or survivors of crime, within a technical field or specialized industry, such as developing grant solicitations to national, state, local, and tribal entities to improve the functioning of their criminal justice system where data was collected from multiple sites; AND
Identifying methods of improving grant programs or process related to crime victim rights, that enhanced grantee compliance or performance across a program or portfolio; and establishing, enhancing, or substantially modifying grant program or policy requirements to improve project and program impact or to respond to evolving stakeholder needs.

Online Assessment:
This position requires an online assessment. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 07/20/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

Reading Comprehension
Decision Making
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Flexibility
Influencing/Negotiation
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Learning
Self-Management
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 07/20/2026.

Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

After you submit your application, you will receive notification indicated whether or not the USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment which is part of your application.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin
Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest. We may consider: 1) performance and conduct; 2) agency needs and interests; 3) advancement of agency/Government organizational goals; and 4) Federal service efficiency. Upon completion, employment terminates unless you receive written certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to human.resources@usdoj.gov. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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.

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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 qualifications will be reviewed against the requirements above, and you will be considered under every eligibility that applies to you.

Your complete application package (resume/supporting documentation, online questionnaire, and USA Hire Competency Based Assessment) will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement.

You will not be considered for the position if you fail to complete the assessment. Your USAHIRE assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments. If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13000577

For All U.S. Citizens applying under Delegated Examining:
Your application will be evaluated and rated using Rule of Many procedures under 5 C.F.R. § 332.402 based on set number of candidates. Preference eligibles will receive 5 or 10 points added to their score based on the adjudicated preference.

All eligibles at or above the pre-determined top 15 candidates including any preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10 percent or more, at any score, will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
All eligibles with a tied rating will be referred even if the results exceed the pre-established number or percentage.

The selecting official will receive a sufficient number of names, when available, to consider at least three candidates per vacancy. If fewer than three eligible and available candidates per vacancy result, the referral will be expanded in accordance with DOJ's guidance on supplemental certification. The selecting official will adhere to veterans' preference rules and Rule of Many procedures when making selections.

For Applicants applying under Internal, Merit Promotion, or Non-Competitive Hiring Procedures:
Merit Promotion/Status Candidates: If you are basically qualified for this job, as described above, and are among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Non-Competitive Candidates: If you are basically qualified for this job, as described above, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

For Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)/Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): If you have CTAP/ICTAP eligibility and are found well-qualified for this vacancy, you will receive selection priority over other candidates. To be found well qualified, you must meet and exceed all qualification requirements and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria.

Technical Qualifications:
Applicants identified for interview, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications:

Administration and Management
Oral Communication
Writing
Grants Management

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials, application questionnaire, or during an interview may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Required Documents

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Resume (Maximum 2 pages):
Include for each job:

Official position title
Employer name and contact information
Start and end dates (month and year)
Full-time or part-time hours per week
Duties performed and accomplishments

See How do I write a resume for more information

Current or Former Federal employee:

Most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent agency form (not award SF-50s)
- Must show: Full position title, series, grade and step, organization, duty location, effective date, service type, and tenure status
Performance evaluation with final rating (or statement explaining why unavailable)
List of awards from the last 5 years (e.g., superior performance, special act/achievement, quality step increases). Documentation will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration during selection. This applies to federal and non-federal work

See Current & Former Employees for more information

Veterans or Qualifying Family Members:
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): Preference eligible OR veterans with 3+ years active service

DD-214 Member #4 Copy showing service dates, character of service, and discharge type; OR
Certification letter from armed forces confirming expected honorable discharge/release within 120 days

30% or More Disabled Veteran:

VA Letter with disability rating
DD-214 Member #4 Copy
SF-15 (10-point Veterans Preference form)

5 or 10-point Veterans Preference:

DD-214 Member #4 Copy
VA Letter (if applicable)
SF-15

Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA) (GS-11 or below): Disabled veterans; wartime/campaign veterans; Armed Forces Service Medal recipients; or veterans separated within the past 3 years

DD-214 Member #4 Copy
VA Letter (if applicable)

See FedsHireVets or USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans for more information

Military Spouse Appointing Authority:
If spouse is on active duty:

Spouse's active-duty documentation
Marriage certification

If spouse has 100% disability:

Documentation showing 100% disability rating
Marriage certification

If spouse was killed on active duty:

Documentation of death while on active duty
Marriage certificate
Statement certifying unremarried status

See Military spouses for more information

Schedule A (Individuals with disabilities):

Official letter on letterhead from a doctor or licensed medical professional; Licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, OR; Federal, state, or local disability benefits agency
Letter must state you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability.

See OPM's Schedule A for more information

CTAP/ICTAP (Career Transition Programs):

Separation notice, agency RIF letter, OR letter of intent to separate
Most recent performance appraisal
SF-50 showing current/former position details

See Career Transition Programs for more information

Land and Base Management:

Most recent SF-50 equivalent agency form

See Base facilities or land management agency for more information

Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA:

Certification of service documents

See Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA for more information

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/20/2026 to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows:

Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on07/20/2026.
After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.
If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments.
Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account.

Essay Questions:
The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question (see the application questionnaire). You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot.

How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.

In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.

How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired.

How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

Need Help?
If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help website which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc.

Reasonable Accommodation:
To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the hiring agency contact directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Agency contact information

Mickenzie Driscoll

Phone

202-598-1672

Email

mickenzie.driscoll@usdoj.gov

Address

Office for Victims of Crime
DO NOT MAIL
Washington, DC 20531
US

Next steps

Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

You will receive e-mail notifications as your application status is updated by DOJ. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list.

We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.

Overview

Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/20/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 20, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job

No

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Salary

$121,785 - $158,322 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 13

Promotion potential

None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

1109 Grants Management

Supervisory status

No

Federal service type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

No

Drug test

Yes

Security clearance

Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required

No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

JP-26-012

Control number

876023300

US Office of Justice Programs

About Company

Grants Management Specialist