This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Investment and Innovation in Lacey, WA (this position may work remotely from Lacey, WA). The incumbent is an expert in assessment, formulation, and implementation of policies and strategies governing the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs.

Duties

This position is ONLY open to surplus and displaced Small Business Administration employees eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP); displaced Federal employees in the local commuting area eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP); and VEOA eligibles. To be eligible for CTAP or ICTAP consideration, you may only apply for a position that is at or below the grade level, and does not have greater promotion potential, of the position from which you are being (or have been) separated. Assess, formulate, and implement polices and strategies that support small businesses in obtaining federal R&D funding. Serve as an advocate for the small business and federal R&D communities by understanding their needs and how policy impacts them. Identify and document issues and matters to be addressed through formulation of SBA policy and practices that support next generation research and development small businesses. Monitor, coordinate, and provide oversight of the 11 federal agencies that participant in the SBIR program. Generate SBIR/STTR reports that document funding activity and policy implementation across the 11 participating agencies. Serves as an expert advisor to management on policy proposals affecting technological innovation and commercialization, especially within the small business research and development community. Advises the Director and other senior managers on all matters of policy. Represents SBA to industry and government agencies, articulating and explaining policy, reviewing, and proposing recommendations for changes in the Innovation programs. Coordinates SBIR interagency working groups and other efforts that support the implementation of SBIR and STTR legislation and policy. Perform outreach to raise awareness of the SBIR/STTR and other Innovation office programs and SBA's role. Builds and maintains a connection to others in government and NGO's that support the expansion of innovation, especially in underserved communities.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

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 with experience interpreting, advising, and coordinating policy and regulation in support of the SBIR program; and outreach and collaboration with external partners both federal and private sector. 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: Management and Program Analyst Series; GS-0343 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 08/02/2024.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Investment and Innovation 409 3rd Street SW Suite 6300 Washington, DC 20416 US
• Name: Cara Scott
• Phone: (303) 844-7800
• Email: [email protected]