The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations through grant-making, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. The position is located within the Office of Museum Services. IMLS is located in the Frances Perkins building in NW, Washington, D.C., and is accessible by public transportation via the metro (i.e., Judiciary Square Metro Station and Archives/Navy Memorial Stations), and is within walking distance to numerous restaurants, shops, and governmental agencies. IMLS offers Work/life options, transit subsidy, and student loan assistance programs. Information about the Institute of Museum and Library Services can be found at https://www.imls.gov .["If selected for the Grants Management Specialist (Senior Program Officer) position, the incumbent will carry out substantial responsibility for one or more discretionary grant programs within the Office of Museum Services. These grant programs are often characterized by a high volume of potential applicants; a need for extensive outreach to potential applicants regarding the availability and requirements for grants; and a need to build and maintain a substantial network of professional contacts in the relevant professional communities. Typical work assignments will include but are not limited to the following: Manages complete cycles of one or more discretionary grant programs (e.g., the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture, Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture, Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services, or other agency grant programs), from the development of application guidelines through accepting applications, organizing peer review, making awards, monitoring grant-funded projects, and closing out grants. Educates potential applicants about the availability and requirements of grant programs through one-on-on counseling and group presentations. Builds and maintains a substantial network of professional contacts in various organizations (e.g., African American museums, American Latino museums, Native American Museums, or r related cultural heritage organizations institutions of higher education, and museum service organizations) for information sharing and peer reviewer recruitment. Serves various organizations (e.g., African American museums, American Latino museums, Native American museums or related cultural heritage organizations, institutions of higher education, and museum service organizations) as an expert and source of information about the agency's grant programs and the ways in which these grant programs may assist various organizations to serve their communities. Performs other duties as assigned."]