This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of the Administrator in Washington, D.C. The Senior Policy Advisor is responsible for policy analysis in coordination with program offices and is subject to technical direction from the Director of Policy and/or Chief of Staff (OA).

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for advising the Director of Policy, a schedule C position, and managing, directing, andcoordinating varied high-level projects and policy issues which require an extraordinary degree ofknowledge of the Administration's stance on small business program and policy issues. Provides economic and small business policy analysis, coordination of policy initiatives across SBAoffices and external agencies, communication of SBA policies to stakeholders and office leadership. Research and/or analyze economic, policy, and programmatic issues. Provide analysis andadvice on complex policy issues. Based on the economy and changing small business needs,identifies relevant issues. Collect relevant information from many sources, some of which maybe difficult to access. Devise new analytical techniques to evaluate findings and makerecommendations. Use standard project management techniques to create a project plan, define the scope, estimatetasks and sequence, track project status and integrate required resources.

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.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position
• This is not a drug testing designated position (TDP)

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: Conducting domestic program or economic policy analysis Develop and/or recommend public policy proposals or solutions; analyze program implementation objectives; monitor and evaluate status and results; and Advise the supervisor on new initiatives and goals in the area of responsibility. 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/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. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 03/19/2024.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Administrator 409 3rd Street SW 7th Floor Washington, DC 20416 US
• Name: Christina Ly
• Email: [email protected]