This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Investment and Innovation in Washington, DC. The incumbent will serve as a seasoned analyst and advisor to management on the evaluation of SBA programs and resulting effectiveness issues. The work of this position is performed in a staff capacity that supports the principal mission or line program(s) of the SBA and/or its organizational components.

Duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 100th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. As a Program Analyst, GS-0343-13, you will be responsible for: Researching, identifying, coordinating, and writing a variety of reports requiring in-depth and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of specific SBA initiatives and programs. Serving as an expert who provides senior leadership with program evaluation results that are utilized in the resource management process for greater program effectiveness. Classifying program planning specifics through discussions and meetings with representatives of varying organizations Performing a wide variety of especially difficult administrative, technical, and analytical duties pertaining to program and functional related activities during all phases of the planning, programming, and budgeting process. Participating in agency and cross-agency work groups and teams involving cross-cutting initiatives and activities such as: conference planning, notice of awards, or updated procedures

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

Specialized Experience for 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: Experience managing or leading multiple projects in varying levels of complexity; and Experience producing publishable quality data reports for internal approval; and Experience researching and analysis skills including financial industry and analysis 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 11/15/2024.

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: Jessica Hunsicker
• Email: [email protected]