Program Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is to perform various duties that support the administration of grants and cooperative agreements, including developing and coordinating materials related to grant program design and administration, providing applicant support during open solicitations, and serving as the initial customer service representative for awardees seeking assistance with award acceptance, financial reporting, navigating the award management system, and award closeout. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. This position is included in the bargaining unit. COPS Executive Board American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local3187 Qualifications For the GS-09: Specialized Experience: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑07 grade level in the Federal service which demonstrates supporting the administration of grants or cooperative agreements involving developing or coordinating materials related to grant program design or administration. GS-09 substitution of education for experience: Education: Master’s Degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. (You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) For the GS-11: Specialized Experience: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑09 grade level in the Federal service which demonstrates providing supporting the administration of grants and cooperative agreements involving the resolution of technical or administrative issues related to criminal justice programs. GS-11 substitution of education for experience: Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the 07/23/2026 of this announcement. 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 indicating whether the USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 07/23/2026 to complete the assessment which is part of your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr