This is a non-bargaining unit position.. This is not a drug testing designated position (TDP). This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Capital Access, Office of Surety Guarantees in Washington, DC.

Duties

Serves as the principle program analyst and primary advisor to the Director and Deputy Director on the management and operation of the Surety Bond Guarantee Program. Independently analyzes internal Surety Bond Guarantee Program data and surety data and prepares recommendations for the Director/OSG to improve program efficiency and effectiveness. Conducts comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analysis of surety industry policies, practices and performance measures and identifies and recommends program enhancements to align processes and procedures and strengthen the SBA/Industry partnership. Develops and provides policy guidance and program tools to implement and manage complex technical surety bond guarantee changes and initiatives. Represents the Agency at high-level government and industry meeting and conferences on matters pertaining to the surety bond guarantee program and other Agency programs.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must be a current SBA career/conditional competitive service employee.
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

GS-14: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector performing such duties as: Conducting statistical analysis and studies to make recommendations on operating programs; and Analyzing findings to make recommendations on operating programs; and Using qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to make recommendations on program policies; Compose written materials to high level government officials on information related to surety bond guarantee operations. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 10/30/2023 of this vacancy announcement.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Capital Access 409 3rd Street SW Suite 8200 Washington, DC 20416 US
• Name: Lorraine Atencio-Curry
• Phone: (303) 844-7797
• Email: [email protected]