This is a bargaining unit position with AFGE Local 228. This is not a drug testing designated position (TDP). This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Investment and Innovation in Washington, DC.

Duties

This position is located in the Office of Investment and Innovation (OII). OII promotes small business and startup investment and innovation by providing access to capital, networks, and assistance critical for businesses to incubate, expand and sustain. OII partners with Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), Innovation Accelerator Networks, Universities, and the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research)/STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer Program community). The Financial Analyst (Investment Analyst) provides advice, guidance and instruction to SBIC's on operational, financial and regulatory compliance matters to ensure that each SBIC in his or her portfolio follows agency regulations, policies and procedures. Perform financial analyses of private investment funds to evaluate investment return potential and monitor investment risk. Monitor operations of private funds for regulatory compliance. Serve as a technical authority in the development and interpretation of guidelines. Prepare and present recommendations on organizational improvement and/or program effectiveness to address concerns on policies and practices adopted by the agency. Salary Ranges: GS-12: $94,199 to $122,459 GS-13: $112,015 to $145,617

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

For the GS-12: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: Reviewing economic, financial, investment portfolio data or investment firm operational risk or experience in business and strategy management or consulting; and Assisting with research in the areas of investments, finance, economics, or business strategy; and Communicating business, financial or investment information clearly. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. For the GS-13: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following tasks: Evaluating economic, financial, investment portfolio data or investment firm operational risk or experience in business and strategy management consulting; and Performing research in the areas of investments, finance, economics, or business strategy; and Presenting complex financial, investment or economic data and analysis to senior executives; and Communicating complex business, financial or investment information clearly. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. 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: Financial Analysis Series 1160 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 Quality Ranking Factor (QRF): This position has a quality ranking factor. A QRF is defined as possessing the knowledge, skills, or abilities (KSA's)/competencies that could be expected to significantly enhance performance in the position but are not essential for satisfactory performance. You will be asked to select up to three areas that best demonstrate your experience in finance in the Occupational Questionnaire. Acquisitions/Contracting Equity research analysis Finance and strategy consulting Government Accounting Investment banking Managing a portfolio of co-investments or direct private investments Organizational budget analysis Public Accounting Purchasing for an organization Private equity, growth or venture fund investment analysis All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 12/26/2023.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Investment and Innovation 409 3rd Street SW Suite 6300 Washington, DC 20416 US
• Name: Lorraine Atencio-Curry
• Phone: (303) 844-7797
• Email: [email protected]