Grants Management Specialist
About This Position
This position(s) is being filled for the College Graduate Student program. The posting serves to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. This recruitment will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be an actual vacancy filled from this posting. This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 04/06/2026.
Qualifications
To be eligible for the college graduate Program, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: A. Must have received a bachelor's or advanced degree from an institution of higher education no later than 2 years after the individual received their degree.
OR
B. Released or discharged from active duty within the previous two years, where the applicant is a veteran who, due to a military service obligation, was precluded from applying for a recent graduate position during any portion of the two-year eligibility period following completion of his/her degree requirements, provided that not more than six years have transpired since the applicant completed the requirements for his/her degree or certificate.
Applicants must meet requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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.
Applicants may request reconsideration of their qualification determination within three business days from the date their application status was changed. Please see the following link for additional guidance - Applicant Reconsideration
Major Duties
College graduate positions allow for the recruitment and filling of mission-critical roles and enable strategic recruiting to hire recent college graduates for professional positions.
This position will be responsible for managing grant functions in support of the NIST mission and other DoC programs.
Education
This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.
You will be required to provide documentation to support your eligibility for the program.
Your resume must be complete (i.e., include dates of experience, salary, work schedule, etc.), detailed and relevant to the position.
How You Will Be Evaluated
How you will be evaluated: We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. Please be sure that your resume and supporting documents include detailed information to support your qualifications for this position. Failure to provide sufficient and/or legible evidence in your resume or supporting documents may result in a "not qualified" determination. Referral: If you are determined minimally qualified for the position, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.
You may be required to participate in a selection interview. Eligible and qualified veterans, Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP eligibles, and military spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Additional Information
This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out more about the APMS here!
How to Apply
Click 'Apply' and we'll walk you through a four-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 Resource Center. 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.
Required Documents
You MUST submit your unofficial college transcripts with your application. This office will be unable to determine qualification eligibility without transcripts. Applications without transcripts are incomplete applications and will be rated "INELIGIBLE". Transcripts will NOT be accepted after the closing date of this announcement.
You MUST provide proof of enrollment for the current semesters (i.e., unofficial transcript, course schedule, acceptance letter, letter from the registrar). Applications without proof of enrollment are incomplete applications and will be rated "INELIGIBLE". Proof of Enrollment will NOT be accepted after the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants MUST submit documentation that reflects the following: the degree/diploma program in which you are currently enrolled or you have been accepted into. Applications without a declared major listed on transcripts, school letter, etc. are incomplete applications and will be rated "INELIGIBLE". Resumes or cover letters declaring an intended major will NOT be accepted because this information must be listed on documentation provided by the school/university. Failure to submit required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.