Grants Management Specialist - DIRECT HIRE

Help shape the future of America's maritime transportation system. As a Grants Management Specialist with MARAD's Office of Port Infrastructure Development, you will support federal grant programs that modernize and improve port infrastructure. Responsibilities include reviewing applications, monitoring awards, providing technical assistance, and helping ensure federal investments achieve intended program objectives.

As a Grants Management Specialist, you will: Review and evaluate grant applications, supporting documentation, and eligibility requirements to determine compliance with program criteria and funding requirements. Monitor grant-funded projects to ensure recipients comply with award terms and conditions, applicable regulations, and program objectives. Provide technical assistance and guidance to applicants, grant recipients, and stakeholders regarding program requirements, policies, and procedures. Conduct reviews, assessments, and analyses to identify financial, administrative, or programmatic issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Support federal investments that strengthen America's port infrastructure by administering and overseeing grant programs that advance national transportation, economic, and security objectives. The ideal candidate is a motivated professional who enjoy problem-solving, collaboration, and program management. You are comfortable reviewing information, analyzing requirements, providing customer service, and working with stakeholders to achieve program goals. Whether you are building your grants management experience or already administering complex programs, you bring strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, along with a commitment to supporting federal investments that improve the nation's port infrastructure.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).