Grants Administrator

Overview:

Delaware Nation Invesments is working with the Department of Interior (DOI) to hire a Grants Administrator/SOP Professional. The branch will require the review of

approximately 60 step-down policies to be assessed and developed, as well as three critical SOPs

related to awarding competitive grants, non-competitive grants, and the closeout of grants.

Responsibilities:

• Assessment of Existing Policies, SOPs, and Guidance:

o Review approximately 60 step-down policies from the Department’s main policy.

o Analyze whether these policies need to be adopted and/or adapted for the branch

o Analyze, research, and collaborate with other bureaus within DOI to determine

their approaches taken for these policies and other SOPs and guidance they

provide to customers and Grants Officers.

o Assess and analyze other Department goals and guidance to recommend update to

IA guidance and procedures.

• Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs):

o Develop four SOPs for Program Officers and Grants Officer/Specialists covering:

▪ Awarding competitive grants

▪ Awarding non-competitive grants

▪ Closeout of grants

▪ Proper Administration of Grants for Program and Grants staff

o Collaborate with grants officers and program offices to ensure the SOPs meet

operational needs and regulatory compliance.

• Creation of Step-Down Policies/Guidance:

o Draft step-down policies based on the assessment and analysis of the

approximately 60 existing policies.

o Ensure that these policies reflect the requirements of 2 CFR 200 and align with

the office’s operational requirements.

o If step down polices are not needed, determine if general guidance is applicable, if

so, consult with the Division Chief, branch Chief, and/or Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) on the need for the guidance.

• Coordination and Collaboration:

o Work closely with grants officers and program offices to gather necessary

information and feedback.

o Ensure alignment of policies and procedures with departmental guidelines and

regulatory requirements.

o Collaborate with other DOI bureau to determine their approach taken.