This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Government Contract Business Development - HQ in Washington, DC. Responsible for provision of very specialized management and technical assistance to eligible firms and SBA districts offices pursuant to Section 7(G) of the Small Business Act.

Duties

Review 8(a) contracting actions to ensure completion of all required documents. Based on broad technical and administrative guidelines, the incumbent is responsible for administering 8(a) marketing and interagency liaison programs. Represents the Agency as the subject-matter expert in discussions, conferences and working groups.

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.
• This is not a (drug) testing designated position (TDP).
• This is a bargaining unit position with AFGE Local 228.

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 contracting matters in order to develop policy, procedures, guidance and control for subordinate contracting activities; and conducting studies, analyzing data, and monitoring internal operating procedures in order to recommend improvements. 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: General Business and Industry Series, 1101b 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 06/12/2024.

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]