About the Position: Manages the Small Business Program as set forth by the Small Business Act (Public Law 85-536). As the Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico (TF VIPR) Manager for Small Business is under authority of the Division Assistant Director of Small Business and the Task Force Commander. Serves as the expert advisor to the Commander, the Deputy for Programs Management (DPM) and TF VIPR Staff on acquisition related policy and compliance issues involving Small Business.

Duties

Serves as the lead member and acts as liaison between TF VIPR Staff and the Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal and state agencies, concerning Small Business. Work requires reviewing, evaluating, approving and/or rejecting acquisition documentation and justifications prepared by professional employees of which a significant portion is at the GS-13 or higher level. Incumbent serves as technical adviser and consultant to the Commander, the DPM, and Leadership Staff on Small Business-related matters.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
• Incumbent is required to be available for TDY up to 25% to perform mission and program objectives and Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization responsibilities within the TF VIPR mission.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports) upon entering the position and annually.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position/Key Leadership Position as a Contracting Professional.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or classification requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Procurement Analyst (Small Business): Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Managing the Small Business Program as set forth by the Small Business Act (Public Law 85-536). 2) Serves as the expert advisor on multimillion-dollar acquisition program related policy and compliance issues involving Small Business. 3) Acts as liaison between organization and the Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal and state agencies, concerning Small Business. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Addressing Small Business ConcernsContract Performance ManagementLeadershipProcurement Analysis Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address RL-W2SR02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-JACKSONVILLE DO NOT MAIL Jacksonville, FL 32202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk