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Grants Management Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2026 CLOSED ON 4/21/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Management Specialist position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?

Summary

The Grants Management Specialist is to manage the Research & Development Grants Application Program at Portland VA Medical Center.

Qualifications

For GS-12: Possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform the duties of a Grants Management Specialist at the GS-12 grade level. This experience must have been equivalent to GS-11 grade level in Federal service. Specialized experience is working within a national-level healthcare research program conducting grant activities including grant preparation and management - budgeting and financial management - and procurement and contracting for grants. For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Duties

  • ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION - YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major Duties: Performs grant administrative work in the following areas: grant preparation and management - budgeting and financial management - and procurement and contracting for grants
  • Responsible for selecting and applying these national guidelines to determine compliance with the rules and regulations of Research Service at the local level
  • Plans - schedules - and carry out major projects concerned with the analysis and evaluation of research programs conducted at this Medical Center
  • Responsible for the implementation of activities associated with the VISN/Research funded Study Centers and related facility initiatives
  • Prepares - reviews - analyzes - and evaluates grants requests throughout the process to ensure regulatory compliance as well as compliance with reporting requirements
  • Conducts evaluation of the grants program - including monitoring - assessing - and ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions of the grant
  • Serves as a liaison with scientists - scientific affiliates - and other external customers to clarify - interpret - and resolve issues pertaining to grants
  • Performs final review of completed grants - makes appropriate adjustments or disallowances - processes close- outs - and ensures compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements
  • Conducts regular examination of various award transactions - cost reports - financial statements - and fund balances to ascertain accuracy and completeness of data
  • Performs all duties as assigned
  • Work Schedule: M-F (8am - 4:30pm) Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Telework: This position may be authorized for telework
  • Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

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