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, and coordinating varied high-level projects and policy issues which require an extraordinary degree of knowledge of the Administration's stance on small business program and policy issues. Provides economic and small business policy analysis, coordination of policy initiatives across SBA offices and external agencies, communication of SBA policies to stakeholders and office leadership. Research and/or analyze economic, policy, and programmatic issues. Provide analysis and advice 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 make recommendations. Use standard project management techniques to create a project plan, define the scope, estimate tasks and sequence, track project status and integrate required resources.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must be a current SBA career/conditional competitive service employee.
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• 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 analysis at a department or agency level while possessing a working knowledge and understanding of policy issues of importance to businesses and the economy which may include investment, taxes, and manufacturing; and a strong understanding of government policies and programs to small businesses; as well experience with project management to develop policies and standard operating procedures; experience coordinating across agencies on policy issues to small businesses; and to 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: 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 06/06/2024 of this vacancy announcement.

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