This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Government Contract Business Development - HQ in one of the locations listed above. The Incumbent processes applications for certification and/or conducts periodic compliance reviews to determine initial or continuing eligibility under one or more of these programs, including protests & appeals.

Duties

Reviews and analyzes all required documentation for applications, recertifications and program exams for the business development program to determine program eligibility. Analyses can include computation of complex ratios and the comparison of participants with others in the same line business, using industry averages and other data. Researches, compiles data and prepares reports. Provides procedural guidance in interpreting policy related to assigned small business, HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, VOSB, ASMPP, SDVOSB, SDB, and 8(a) programs. Participates in outreach efforts to assure deep and diverse portfolios responsive to the needs of the acquisition and economic development communities. Works with SBA's Office of General Counsel to ensure that all recommendations on WOSB, HUBZone and 8(a) applicants and participant reviews are legally sufficient and in accordance with statutory, regulatory and policy requirements.

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-12: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: which demonstrates knowledge of small business certification programs such as 8(a) program; analyzing business financial statements, AND reviewing and confirming corporate documents, i.e., stock certificates, by-laws, tax returns, etc., verifying employment data, AND researching and evaluating third party verification reports to determine program eligibility and/or continued program eligibility. This must be clearly referenced on 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/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 09/12/2024.

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: Tiffany Maddox
• Email: [email protected]