This is a non-bargaining unit position. This is not a (drug) testing designated position (TDP). This position is with the Small Business Administration, Office of Field Operations - Region V in Cleveland, Ohio. The Program Manager (Deputy District Director) serves as the primary assistant to the District Director and shares and assists the District Director in all phases of the district's operating programs.

Duties

Provide effective leadership, management and oversight required to optimize the deployment of Small Business Administration (SBA) programs and services throughout the District to achieve the negotiated goals and to better serve the small business community. Lead the development, implementation and achievement of an annual viable District Office Strategic Plan (DOSP). Support the building and maintenance of a viable network of collaborative partnerships with small business stakeholders. Manage internal, strategic deployment of District Office staff. Use effective oral and written communication in the marketing and outreach to the small business community to successfully achieve the goals of the DOSP. Perform additional duties as assigned.

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.
• You may be required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

GS-14 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: 1. Developing and communicating the strategy and direction of a team; AND 2. Leading or supervising the day-to-day operations of a team which must include business development, marketing and outreach; AND 3. Experience in one of the following: financial management, lending, procurement, economic development or human resource matters; AND 4. Demonstrated experience leading individuals to achieve team goals and objectives. 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: Program Management Series, 0340 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 01/16/2024.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Field Operations - Region V 500 W. Madison Street Suite 1150 Chicago, IL 60661 US
• Name: Kathleen Schrank
• Email: [email protected]