Grants Management Specialist

1. Personnel should have at least two years of experience processing applications and monitoringgrant awards for a federal government agency pursuant to 2 CFR 200, with familiarity with museum and/or library functions based on the grant program assigned, for example:

Museum support requires demonstratedmuseum administration expertise.

Library support requires MLS or library program experience.

Native support requires tribal eligibility expertiseand familiarity with tribal governance requirements.

2. Personnel shall be detail-oriented and be able to work independently following initial orientation to the work. Personnel shallhave experience in being trained and working remotely. Personnel shall have the ability to adhere to deadlines, and plan and process work accurately. Personnel should have knowledge of grant making in government organizations. Personnel should have the ability to understand agency policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations, and follow IMLS instructions.  

3. Education:Personnel shall have at least a bachelor's degree preferred in museum studies, library studies, and/or in a discipline relating to the arts, the humanities, or the sciences. 
4. Language Skills:Personnel shall have excellent proficiency in written and spoken English and experience in communicating in writing and verbally about data-oriented issues. 
5. Must be a US citizen  
6. Computer Skills and Experience:

At contract award through first threemonths: At least 6 months of experience using eGMS.

After first threemonths of contract performance: Experience with an electronic grant management system, plus completion of eGMS training. IMLS will provide access to eGMS User Resources, Jobs Aids, and other training resources after contract award.

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office 360 including OneDrive, Excel,and Teams.

Highlyproficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro and have experience and comfort in working with complex proprietary relational databases.

Excellent data entry skills and be able to handle and manipulate Adobe PDFs.