Program Specialist
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Washington, AR - USA
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Job Summary
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.
The duties and responsibilities for a GS-Program Specialist 0301-9/11 include but are not limited to the following:
- Perform tasks to support the administration of cooperative agreements and grants.
- Support a variety of divisional policy and program activities related to mission goal and performance measure identification and tracking.
- Address problems of a procedural nature in performing routine tasks.
- Provide recommendations of a factual nature regarding well-precedented issues related to grants administration and management.
- Monitors grants that are limited in scope to ensure deliverable requirements are met.
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
- You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. See Additional Information section for specific details.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
To qualify for the position of Program Specialist at GS-0301-9/11 you must meet the qualification requirements listed below.
For the GS-09: Specialized Experience: For the GS-9 you must have 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: Masters 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: For the GS-11 you must have 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 indicated whether or not 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements please see the statements below.
Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP):
These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must:
Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
1) your performance and conduct;
2) the needs and interests of the agency;
3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
4) 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.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: Service: If you were born male on or after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: .
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants 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
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) Local 3187
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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