I wanted to provide anyone that need help with writing KSAs: So I am providing an example: I do answer questions regarding KSAs Here we go: Just wanted to give you an idea on what is needed in your KSAs. If there are others that know how to write KSAs, please share thank you! KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITY 1. Knowledge of grant administration rules, policies and regulations. As a Grants Management Specialist I have obtained 6 years of expertise knowledge and understanding of pertinent laws, regulations, agency policy, and other requirements that effect the grant program administration. I am provide advice and guidance concerning the full range of grant/agreement determinations and advise management and staff on all matters concerning grants and cooperative agreements with Federal, State and local (non-federal) agencies, memoranda of understanding, and relevant laws and regulations. I evaluate various grants management policies, plans and programs. I have participated in providing assistance in the development of FEMA grant policies and procedures. I respond large volumes of inquiries, resolving problems with independent judgment and knowledge of grants management policies and processes. As a Grants Management Specialist I have authority to negotiate, award, review reimbursement requests for appropriateness, and process amendment request and payments. I perform assignments related to all aspects of grants management and interpret grants related documents including policies and procedures. I perform administrative analysis and appraisal of assistance applications for a full range of grants, and checks reports of expenditures to ensure compliance with all agencies involved and other government fiscal and administrative policies and regulations. I prepare appropriate written correspondence, forms, etc, to document and execute grant agreements and identify the federal laws to be cited which authorize FEMA to enter into an Agreement with grantees. Prepare I ensure that all applicable clauses for provisions are incorporated into the grant/cooperative agreement documents and establish adequate provisions for internal administrative and financial management controls or systems. I perform administrative analysis and appraisal of assistance applications for a full range of grants, and checks reports of expenditures to ensure compliance with all agencies involved and other government fiscal and administrative policies and regulations. I provide grants management expertise in negotiation, preparation, and administration of grants and agreements, interpreting the impact of new laws and regulations and carrying out special assignments. I am required to learn new programs as they are incorporated into the Grants Program Directorate. Apply website researches and OMB circulars: OMB Circular A-133 Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-profit Organizations OMB Circular A-21 Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (2 CFR part 220) OMB Circular A-50 Audit Follow-up OMB Circular A-87 Cost Prinples for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments (2 CFR part 225) OMB Circular - A-89 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Review standard and financial forms: Attended Management Concept Inc. and completed the federal Grants Management Certificate Program in 2006. Attended a 3 day course for FEMA’s Leadership Development. 2. Ability to analyze grant proposals and award and manage grants and cooperative agreements. I gather and analyze information and interpret findings, prepare documentation for management decision and approval on matters such as cost-share agreements. Participate in agreements, collection agreements, interagency agreements, intra-agency agreements, cooperative, fire agreements and memoranda of understanding and the laws and regulations pertaining to such instruments. I provide assistance in the development of FEMA Grant policies and procedures and respond to questions and resolve problems requiring judgment and knowledge grants management policies and processes at FEMA and has full authority to negotiate, award, review all reimbursement requests for appropriateness, and process payments. Review grant proposals for clarity and completeness and provides advice and assistance in the development of criteria and standards for the planning, implementation and evaluation of grant proposals. KSA 2 I evaluate the reasonableness, adequacy, and reliability of costs specified in grant and cooperative agreement financial agreements. Ensure that all applicable clauses for provisions are incorporated into the grant/cooperative agreement documents and establishes adequate provisions for internal administrative and financial management controls or systems. KSA 2 I acquired expertise experience in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identification, consideration and resolution of a wide variety of standard grants administration issues or problems. I have obtained 6 years of expertise knowledge and understanding of pertinent laws, regulations, agency policy, precedent cases, and other requirements that effect the grant program administration. I have performed statistical analyses and financial performance reviews, tracks trends and patterns and compose reports to reflect analysis. Conduct reviews or negotiations regarding budget items. Finance 3. Ability to plan and execute work. I perform administrative analysis and appraisal of assistance applications for a full range of grants, and checks reports of expenditures to ensure compliance with all agencies involved and other government fiscal and administrative policies and regulations. I assisted with the post-award task team project and participated in developing a presentation for Post-award Workshop Training for regional specialist and awardees. I initiate action that implement the processing of the full range of grants/agreements closure and disposition process and ensures compliance with regulations for assessment or payment of overhead/indirect costs and ensures the legal use of FEMA appropriation, apportionment and fund obligations. I prepare correspondence to the awardees concerning unusual or unresolved problems to obtain information for adequate documentation or to suggest modifications or changes in budgets in accordance with FEMA policies, regulations and procedures. Performs statistical analyses and financial performance reviews, tracks trends and patterns and distributes to appropriate staff financial, performance management and other required reports. I research and analyze information and interpret findings, prepare documentation for management decision and approval on matters such as cost-share agreements. Participate agreements, collection agreements, interagency agreements, intra-agency agreements, cooperative, fire agreements and memoranda of understanding and the laws and regulations pertaining to such instruments. I prepare appropriate written instrument, form, etc, to document and execute grant agreements and identifies the federal laws to be cited which authorize FEMA to enter into Agreements such as providing the grantee the Article of Agreements and the Summary. I plan, organize and participate in team study work and negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve substantial Agency resources or require extensive changes in established procedures. Conduct reviews or negotiations regarding budget items. Finance I evaluate the reasonableness, adequacy and reliability of costs specified in grant and cooperative agreement financial documents. Explain technical or other complex information orally. I persuade others to take a particular course of action or to accept findings, recommendations, changes, or alternative viewpoints. I participate in oral discussions in which the purpose is to plan, coordinate, and consult on work efforts or to resolve operating problems. Finance I evaluate the reasonableness, adequacy and reliability of costs specified in grant and cooperative agreement financial documents. Explain technical or other complex information orally. Finance I prepare written background information, special analyses, presentations, and/or statistical reports that are used to brief management officials. Review correspondence for clarity, completeness, grammatical and procedural correctness. Searches for and extracts information from files, documents, reports, publications, recordings, or other materials. I organize my work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements needed to accomplish work. I travel to assigned states to conduct site visits with persons reluctant to provide information or to gain compliance or agreement with persons who have divergent interests or objectives, to convince persons having differing interpretations or influence skeptical or uncooperative persons using tact and diplomacy in controversial situations. 4. Ability to communicate orally I respond to inquiries from awardees orally and in writing concerning the allowance of expenditures and budget items. I conduct site visits to institutions representing FEMA, either individually or as a member of a negotiation team. I explain technical or other complex information orally. Persuade others to take a particular course of action or to accept findings, recommendations, changes, or alternative viewpoints. Participate in oral discussions in which the purpose is to plan, coordinate, and consult on work efforts or to resolve operating problems. Finance I communicate orally with management and negotiate with grantees during my tenure as a grants management specialist for the past 6 years performing the full cycle of the grants administration process. I serve as a liaison to the program office and the grantees. I communicate orally and in writing regarding grant negotiations providing awardees and potential awardees a clear and concise interpretation of the Program guidance and grants policies and procedures. I provide technical support to awardees regarding managing the grant awards electronically online. I provide authoritative advice in negotiation, preparation, and administration of grants and agreements. I communicate orally and in person with management, staff, regional or field staff, representatives of State and local governments during planned site visits personal contact with or private organizations, consultants, contractors, vendors and grantees. I provide advice and technical assistance in the development of criteria and standards for the planning, implementation and evaluation of grant proposals. I engage in detail oral communication with grantees regarding program guidance and period of performance, scope of work and grants processes. I interact with the program office, especially awardees and others to provide information and assistance regarding grants management policies, guidance, and procedures. I articulate grant information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information regarding grants management. 5. Ability to communicate in writing. Communicate orally and in writing regarding grant negotiations providing awardees and potential awardees a clear and concise interpretation of the Program guidance and grants policies and procedures. Provide technical support to awardees regarding managing the grant awards electronically online. I participated in the developed written communication skills to interface with management and negotiate with grantees during my tenure as a grants management specialist for the past 6 years performing the full cycle of the grants administration process. Serve as a liaison to the program office and the grantees. Communicate orally and writing regarding grant negotiations providing awardees and potential awardees a clear and concise interpretation of the Program guidance and grants policies and procedures. Provide technical support to awardees regarding managing the grant awards electronically online. Write statements of work and serves as a member of review panels to screen applications for federal funding recommendation of grant awards. Prepare correspondence for awardees concerning unusual or unresolved problems in order to obtain information for adequate documentation or to suggest modifications or changes in budgets in accordance with FEMA policies, regulations and procedures. Performs statistical analyses and financial performance reviews, tracks trends and patterns and distributes to appropriate staff financial, performance management and other required reports. Prepare appropriate written instrument, form, etc, to document and execute grant agreements and identifies the federal laws to be cited which authorize FEMA to enter into Agreements such as providing the grantee the Article of Agreements and the Summary. Developed written communications skills to write correspondence and reports during my tenure as a grants management specialist for the past 6 years performing the full cycle of the grants administration process and by attending Management Concept for formal education and classroom training necessary to obtain a certificate of complete for the Grants Management track for federal employees. Developed oral communications skills to interface with management and negotiate with grantees during during my tenure as a grants management specialist for the past 6 years performing the full cycle of the grants administration process. Serve as a liaison to the program office and the grantees. Communicate orally and writing regarding grant negotiations providing awardees and potential awardees a clear and concise interpretation of the Program guidance and grants policies and procedures. Provide technical support to awardees regarding managing the grant awards electronically online. Respond in writing to inquiries from awardees concerning allowance of expenditures and budget items. Prepares routine reports and correspondence for all phases of standard awards process. Budget Review and determine amendment request, notify grantees in writing of formal decisions regarding for period of performance extensions or modification of scope of work. KSA 5
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