Summary This Supervisory Other Transactions Agreement Specialist will serve as a Supervisory Grants Management Specialist with the Division of Other Transactions Management (DOTM), Office of Strategic Coordination (OSC), Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI), Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH). OSC is responsible for the oversight of the NIH Common Fund. Please see the link below for more information. Responsibilities Serves as the expert on all business operations and administrative concerns and problems and is a recognized authority on the OTA mechanism. Advises senior program staff in designing and developing program plans and strategies, including strategic assistance plans, funding plans, resource allocation plans, etc. Develops, recommends, and establishes short-and long-term plans for conducting continuing analysis of OTA activities. Develops new policies, procedures and internal controls and develops policy responses to HHS and NIH requests for input into proposed new and revised OTA policies and procedures. Formulates and develops strategies and plans for identifying potential or actual OTA problems, analyzes their impact and effects, and develops appropriate solutions. Serves as a focal point for sensitive legal and regulatory compliance issues. Directs and supervises a staff including setting priorities, work schedules, and advising employee. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: evaluating the management aspects of grant or cooperative agreement applications; interpreting and providing technical assistance regarding complex grants-related policies and procedures; resolving complex and controversial post-award problems surrounding the monitoring of grants or cooperative agreements; and developing criteria and standards for the planning, implementation and evaluation of grant or cooperative agreement proposals. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12547384 Education Additional Information If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics/fd.html. A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. A one-year Supervisory probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. This announcement accepts applications during the open period of 09/16/2024 through 09/20/2024; unless the applicant cut-off (150 applications) is reached. This announcement will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time (ET) on 09/20/2024, or on the day the 150 application is received, whichever comes first. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration. Veterans' Preference applies only to Schedule A (disability appointment) and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable). The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process. Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.