Lead Business Opportunity Specialist
Leadership and Management:
Spend 25% or more of your time leading GS-1101-9/11/12 Business Opportunity Specialists and other District Office staff assigned. Serve as a Senior Staff Mentor (SSM) by providing technical oversight, consultation and training to these specialists and/or other District Office staff in certain areas such as, but not limited to, contractor or government organizations visits, SBA programs and services training, and inquiry response facilitation. Also, serve a key role in the development of the Strategic Business Opportunity Plan (SBOP), its implementation, and the achievement of the District Office Goals and Objectives. Program Compliance and 8 (a) Business Development - Complete all assigned 8 (a) Annual Reviews and Mentor Prot g /Joint Venture agreements and other programmatic support activities such as offer letters, change of ownership requests, waivers and resolving contracting issues. Training and Outreach - Public speaking is required to conduct or participate in training and outreach activities such as training 8(a) participants, contracting officers and Small Business Administration (SBA) Resource Partners. Small Business Opportunity Assistance - Provide assistance with small businesses, procuring entities, collaborative partners, resource partners and the general public regarding SBA programs and services. Performs other duties as assigned. 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:
applying knowledge of federal procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures when recruiting, training, educating or developing businesses interested in doing business with the government or prime contractors (e.g. Supplier Training, Supplier Development); and working with government entities and prime contractors to support the accomplishment of their business goals (e.g. Needs Assessment, Requirements Development, Assessment of Business Capabilities, Acquisition Planning); and promoting the Agency's programs and services through outreach and marketing; and linking the needs of organizations (government organizations or prime/sub-contractors) to the capabilities of businesses (e.g. Market Research, Supplier Selection, Networking Sessions).These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. AND A four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, OR at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields:
accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. 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/business-opportunity-specialist-small-business-administration-series-1101/ 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 Selective Placement Factors:
This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified. In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2016 you must have successfully completed ALL of the mandatory training course requirements to obtain a Level I Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (or successor certification) or the equivalent Department of Defense certification. You MUST submit your qualifying certification with this application or you will be rated ineligible for consideration. OR You must agree to complete the training program required to obtain Level I FAC-C certification, as a current or future employee of the SBA, by the date that is one calendar year after the date you are appointed as a Business Opportunity Specialist (you will be required to sign a training agreement if selected). All qualification requirements must be met by 11:
59 pm (Eastern Time) on 09/23/2019 of this vacancy announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Spend 25% or more of your time leading GS-1101-9/11/12 Business Opportunity Specialists and other District Office staff assigned. Serve as a Senior Staff Mentor (SSM) by providing technical oversight, consultation and training to these specialists and/or other District Office staff in certain areas such as, but not limited to, contractor or government organizations visits, SBA programs and services training, and inquiry response facilitation. Also, serve a key role in the development of the Strategic Business Opportunity Plan (SBOP), its implementation, and the achievement of the District Office Goals and Objectives. Program Compliance and 8 (a) Business Development - Complete all assigned 8 (a) Annual Reviews and Mentor Prot g /Joint Venture agreements and other programmatic support activities such as offer letters, change of ownership requests, waivers and resolving contracting issues. Training and Outreach - Public speaking is required to conduct or participate in training and outreach activities such as training 8(a) participants, contracting officers and Small Business Administration (SBA) Resource Partners. Small Business Opportunity Assistance - Provide assistance with small businesses, procuring entities, collaborative partners, resource partners and the general public regarding SBA programs and services. Performs other duties as assigned. 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:
applying knowledge of federal procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures when recruiting, training, educating or developing businesses interested in doing business with the government or prime contractors (e.g. Supplier Training, Supplier Development); and working with government entities and prime contractors to support the accomplishment of their business goals (e.g. Needs Assessment, Requirements Development, Assessment of Business Capabilities, Acquisition Planning); and promoting the Agency's programs and services through outreach and marketing; and linking the needs of organizations (government organizations or prime/sub-contractors) to the capabilities of businesses (e.g. Market Research, Supplier Selection, Networking Sessions).These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. AND A four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, OR at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields:
accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. 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/business-opportunity-specialist-small-business-administration-series-1101/ 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 Selective Placement Factors:
This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified. In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2016 you must have successfully completed ALL of the mandatory training course requirements to obtain a Level I Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (or successor certification) or the equivalent Department of Defense certification. You MUST submit your qualifying certification with this application or you will be rated ineligible for consideration. OR You must agree to complete the training program required to obtain Level I FAC-C certification, as a current or future employee of the SBA, by the date that is one calendar year after the date you are appointed as a Business Opportunity Specialist (you will be required to sign a training agreement if selected). All qualification requirements must be met by 11:
59 pm (Eastern Time) on 09/23/2019 of this vacancy announcement.
- Department:
1101 General Business And Industry - Salary Range:
$100,820 to $131,064 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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