This position is with the Office of Investment and Innovation at one of the listed duty stations. Plan, direct, monitor, report, coordinate, and evaluate Office of Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer programs that increase awareness, participation, and success for new applicants, especially those from underrepresented communities. Identify and reduce barriers for participation in federal research and development (R&D) funding and company formation.

Duties

Duty Stations: The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty stations listed. The range will be adjusted for the selected duty station. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Locality Pay Tables for Geographic Areas Duties include, but are not limited to: * Develop and implement plans, programs, operating procedures, and standards to effectively organize, manage and strengthen the OI&T programs associated with outreach, training, startup formation, and improved success with the application submission processes for technology focused entrepreneurs, especially those from underrepresented communities. * Establish and recommend annual plans and budgets that meet legislatively required responsibilities and other innovation-focused legislation. Reduce the burden on technology focused entrepreneurs and increase underserved regions and communities' access to Federal R&D funding. * Responsible for the development and implementation of plans, procedures, and standards to reach goals and objectives, and effectively strengthen and improve programs aimed at increasing the awareness, training, and early-stage development of technology focused small businesses. Use data analysis to measure program impact and trends and make recommendations for program improvement. * Increase participation of the small business sector through nationwide outreach and promotion of the OI&T programs and initiatives. Organize and coordinate interagency working groups on innovation and entrepreneurship in the Federal research and development market, including on the successful commercialization of the research and development efforts. Work with other SBA officials in arranging for activities involving joint or complementary service to small businesses. * Advise on a volume and variety of complex program decisions involving federal, state, academia, and private-sector innovation and technology programs to ensure inclusive and extensive program participation. In exercising federal-wide policy formulation, program monitoring, reporting, and evaluation, deal with SBA officials, Congressional stakeholders, and federal, state, and municipal agencies whose programs impact small business research and development and the commercialization of that technology. This is a non-bargaining unit position. This is not a (drug) testing designated position (TDP).

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-14 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector that includes: 1) Managing a program of nationwide complexity to support small businesses; AND 2) Developing and executing training and outreach programs that support the tech startup; AND 3) Experience and knowledge with the business and financial requirements that lead to success for a technology startup. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in 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: Management and Program Analysis Series, 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 08/16/2024.

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: Kathleen Schrank
• Email: [email protected]