This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Government Contract Business Development - HQ in Washington, D.C or Buffalo, NY. This position monitors and processes all CVE applications packages and ensures compliance with Section 862 of the NDAA for FY 2021 to certify service disabled Veteran-owned small businesses and Veteran-owned small businesses to enable their access to contract opportunities across 24 CFO agencies.

Duties

Works with the VetCert Risk Program completing certified company desk audit assignments, decertification case processing and administration, and participating in the conducting and administration of VetCert on site visits. Reviews and analyzes all required documentation for applications, recertifications and program exams for the Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB and SDVOSB) program to determine program eligibility. Use judgment to apply the policy and process guidelines to specific cases or problems and/or interpret regulatory and business information as related to VSBCP. Evaluate complex business, financial and related documents and information to determine specific facts and arrive at a regulatory decision based on all available facts of an assigned case. Analyze Business Documents: Identifies, evaluates, and analyzes VOSB and SDVOSB small business financial documents including payroll statements, tax documents, bank statements, Banking line of credit, etc. Communicates with key stakeholders internally and externally (General Counsel, VOSB and SDVOSB firms, VOSB and SDVOSB firm representatives, Third Party Certifiers, etc.) to discuss eligibility determinations, Program policy, VOSB and SDVOSB Program metrics, and VOSB and SDVOSB compliance reviews. Develops and produces presentations for management; facilitates, conducts, and participates in projects internal and external to program office.

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

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 which demonstrates experience providing analysis and evaluation of regulatory interpretation to operate, follow, and or develop policy, procedures, guidance, and control for a governmental certification program. In addition to processing cases in a certification program; conduct studies, analyzing data, and monitoring internal operating procedures in order to recommend process improvements. These qualifications must be clearly reflected on 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: Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301 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 01/29/2024.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Verify School accreditation. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. *** For further information, click on: Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address Government Contract Business Development - HQ 409 3rd Street SW Washington, DC 20416 US
• Name: Aquila Bernard
• Email: [email protected]