Lead Grants Management Specialist at Federal Emergency Management Agency – Cambridge, Massachusetts

About the opportunity

This position is located in Region 1, Resilience, within the Grants Division, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate has experience reviewing work plans, budgets, and quarterly financial reports, as well as monitoring grants to ensure projects comply with national policies and federal regulations. In this position, you will serve as the Lead Grants Management Specialist, administering the full range of grants administration including award, monitoring, and closeout, conducting enhanced financial monitoring of recipients, providing technical assistance, and coordinating projects.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range of $120,548 to $156,715 per year (GS-13)
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))
• Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, and fitness centers

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal government
• Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band
• Must successfully pass a background investigation for Public Trust – Moderate
• Selective Service registration required (if applicable)

Required documents

• Resume (limited to no more than two pages)
• Responses to the online job questionnaire
• SF-50 demonstrating current or previous appointment to a permanent or conditional competitive service position (if applicable)
• SF-50 demonstrating time-in-grade or experience at the next lower level (if applicable)
• Notice of DRRA Eligibility for current or former FEMA Stafford Act employees (if applicable)
• DD-214 Member Copy 4 and/or disability documentation for veterans (if applicable)
• CTAP documentation including Agency Notice, most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 (if applicable)

When to apply

• Application opening date: 2026-09-08
• Application closing date: 2026-09-18 at 23:59:59 (ET)

How to apply

• Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS
• Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation
• Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date
• Complete the required USA Hire Assessments within the specified deadline after receiving the notification link
• Track your application status via your USAJOBS Application Dashboard

Additional information

• All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours and deployment to emergency sites.
• A one-year probationary period is required for new Federal competitive service employees.
• Incentives may be offered depending on funding availability and qualifications.