JOB

SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human Resources
POSITION SERIES: 501
POSITION GRADE: DS – 12/13
IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE: May 14, 2026
TOUR OF DUTY: To Be Determined
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: DS-13
NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) or more
AGENCY: Education Cluster
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Education Cluster (EC), University of the District of Columbia (UDC). The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the administration of federal and private grants/contracts; documenting standardized grants management business processes and procedures and developing training curricula. Duties include, but are not limited to: identifying key controls throughout the grant management life cycle, and developing feasible action plans for improvements; establishing and maintaining effective internal controls to ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of Federal awards; conducting post-award grants business process reviews and analyses to identify management, financial, and administrative issues; reviewing and maintaining communication with all sub-grantees; planning and conducting internal operational audits to identify control weaknesses and recommend solutions accordingly; designing and implementing indirect cost rate proposals, cost allocation plans, and ensure indirect costs billed to federal grants are allowable in accordance with requirements; ensuring maintenance of an accurate federally sponsored accounting program; providing monthly, quarterly, and annual performance and compliance reports to the Associate Chief Financial Officer and other key personnel as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Four (4) years of progressive experience performing related duties such as coordinating, monitoring, and supporting the administration of grant programs; monitoring compliance with applicable federal or local grant requirements; assisting with and reviewing grant budgets; participating in the development or improvement of grants management procedures or reporting processes; and providing guidance to internal or external stakeholders on grant requirements and allowable use of funds.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT:

Employment with the OCFO is at will. However, the discipline and/or discharge of bargaining unit employees is governed by the collective bargaining agreement.

EEO STATEMENT:

The OCFO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

HOW TO APPLY:

All Applicants, including departmental employees and other DC Government Employees, must submit an OCFO employment application at cfo.dc.gov. (Resume may be attached). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employees affected by restructuring must submit their application with the application transmittal form. All applications, transcripts, and supporting documents must be received by close of business (5:00 PM) on the closing date of the announcement or they will not be considered.
NOTE: It is imperative that all information on the employment application, resume and supporting documents be both accurate and truthful and is subject to verification. Misrepresentations of any kind may be grounds for disqualification for this position or termination.

JOB OFFERS:

Official job offers are made only by the OCFO’s Office of Human Resources.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contact you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE:

An external applicant for a position in the OCFO who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia at the time of application, may claim a hiring preference over a non-resident applicant by completing the 'Residency Preference for Employment' form, DC 2000RP, and uploading and attaching it to their employment application. To be granted preference, an applicant must: (1) be qualified for the position; and (2) submit a claim form at the time of application. Except for employees entitled by law to preference, preference will not be granted unless the claim is made at the time of application. This preference is only granted upon initial appointment.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code section 2-1401.01 et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above, protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND PENALTIES FOR FALSE STATEMENTS:

Employment with the OCFO is subject to the completion and satisfactory result of a background investigation conducted by the OCFO. For most positions, the investigation is conducted after commencement of duty, at which time you will be provided background and release of information forms to complete. For more information, see the Employment Opportunities section at the OCFO website (www.cfo.dc.gov). Certain highly sensitive positions however warrant completion of the OCFO background investigation prior to commencement of duty. You will be informed if this is required.

Applicant understands that a false statement on any part of your application, including materials submitted with the application, may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work (D.C. Official Code, section 1-616.51 et seq.) (2001). The applicant understands that making a false statement on the application or on materials submitted with the application is punishable by criminal penalties pursuant to D.C. Official Code, section 22-2405 et seq. (2001).

SALARY REDUCTION OF REEMPLOYED ANNUITANTS:

An individual selected for employment in the District Government on or after January 1, 1980, who is receiving an annuity under any District government civilian retirement system, shall have his or her pay reduced by the amount of annuity allocable to the period of employment as a reemployed annuitant.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof with the application.

WORKING CONDITION:

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