Summary This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Audit, Assessment, and Management (OAAM), Program Assessment Division (PAD). Responsibilities Prepares for grant program assessments. Conducts complicated research into programs, grantee organizations and topical areas. Finds and compiles grant data, governing statutes and appropriations language. Studies regulatory guidance and any prior assessments even when scarce or esoteric. Conducts in-depth and often complicated assessments of grant programs, legislative committee and conference reports, strategic plans, historic program funding levels, and audits. Makes informed and persuasive recommendations. Reports findings from assessments in publications that present assessment approach, methodology and results. Applies quality control measures to own work and the work of others. Controls for style, accuracy, citations and clarity. Follows up on the implementation of recommendations with grant program offices on recommendations until all issues are resolved and the assessment can be closed out. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-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: Participating in the development of grant program assessment goals and objectives, to include drafting the framework, task plan, and charter plan. Participating in internal grant program control activities (for example, authorizations, verifications, reconciliations), monitoring their use, and evaluating their performance. Analyzing grant program data utilizing analyses, such as comparative, case study, compliance, cost/benefit, gap, outcome, trend and/or statistical analyses. Conducting standard assessments of grant programs, legislative committee and conference reports, strategic plans and annual program plans, funding levels, and audits. Participating in the development of grant program outlines and storyboards that organize assessment information and results and presents them, that may include descriptive statistics or analytical findings. Technical Qualifications: Applicants who meet the basic entry and minimum qualification requirements, as described above, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications: Grants Management Program Management Planning and Evaluating Oral Communication Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.aspAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no education requirement for this position. Additional Information This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy. This position has a duty station of Washington, D.C. The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four (4) days per bi-weekly pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement. The office director or supervisor may request the selectee's presence in the office more frequently, as determined by the needs of the office. The selectee will be responsible for covering all commuting-related travel expenses. OJP employees are eligible for one transportation benefit - parking or the Department of Justice (DOJ) transit subsidy. OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules. Recruitment incentives may not be authorized. This position is included in the bargaining unit. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Please do not indicate current or former position salary in your application or resume. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.