Grants/OTA Sub Team Lead

Grants/OTA Sub Team Lead

Department: Department of Commerce

Location(s): Boulder, Colorado, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Salary Range: $140239 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: NIST is seeking a Grants Sub Team Lead responsible for the management of financial assistance (Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Other Transaction Agreements) administered for NIST and other Department of Commerce Bureaus. This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 100 applications are received or 05/13/2026, whichever comes first.

Major Duties:

• As a member of the Grants Management Division, the incumbent serves as the Sub Team Lead/Grants Officer with signature authority who is part of a team of professionals responsible for the management of financial assistance (Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Other Transaction Agreements) administered for NIST and other Department of Commerce Bureaus. They will also be responsible for: Managing the day-to-day operations of a team, performing assignments of award action requests, and monitoring the status of the award actions. Reviewing award agreements to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and Federal requirements. Oversee the pre-award, post-award, and closeout monitoring of financial assistance agreements, draft and formulate terms and conditions including award restrictions. Executes financial assistance awards and obligate Federal funds on behalf of the Government. Developing policies and procedures, strategic planning, process improvements, maintain effective and efficient workload management and productivity, manage, and utilizing staff resources to efficiently and effectively accomplish the NIST mission, actively involved in the planning, development, and execution of formal and informal projects. Providing guidance to financial assistance specialists and program officials on matters related to award agreement administration and developing advice and guidance for the resolution of financial assistance issues. Representing as the expert during negotiations which can be complex and have high priority and visibility within NIST. Leading organizational development and workforce initiatives, supports resource allocation.

Qualifications: To qualify, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level (ZA-III for NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience: Managing federal acquisition or financial assistance (grants, cooperative agreements, and/or other transaction authority) awards; Providing advice to senior staff regarding the need for, or implementation of new and modified policy and procedures; and Leading and coordinating projects or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Section 14: Reconsideration of Qualification Determinations | NIST

How to Apply: Click 'Apply' and we'll walk you through a multi-step process to attach a resume and any required documents. While working an application, you may review, edit, delete and update information. You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the closing date of the announcement. Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The Human Resources Office will evaluate your application to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. Need help applying? If you are experiencing any difficulties with the online application process (anything after you have clicked the 'Apply Online' button), please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement between regular business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET). If you receive any kind of error message, please be ready to provide a screenshot or, at a minimum, the error message text and number. We will provide you with a technical support number for further assistance if necessary. If you are having trouble with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account password/profile issues, or Resume Builder), please visit the USAJOBS USAJOBS Help Center - How to... We regret that we are unable to support any issues with USAJOBS, as this service is not maintained by the NIST. If you are experiencing a significant hardship that hinders your ability to apply online, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement prior to the vacancy closing date and during regular business hours to discuss your situation.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-13