Supervisory Small Business Program Analyst

Summary About the Position: This is a permanent supervisory position with Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE), Small Business Office located in Washington, DC. This position will lead over 70 USACE small business professionals worldwide through required reporting on USACE's implementation of Federal programs designed to assist under-utilized business zone small businesses; service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses; and, minority institutions. Responsibilities Serves as Command Director for the Office of Small Business Program (OSBP) responsible for developing policy, establishing procedures and publishing direction and guidance for the Small Business Program (SBP). Plans and directs the USACE OSBP Program to ensure that small businesses are given an equitable opportunity to participate to the fullest possible extent in the USACE procurement programs. Serves as liaison with higher authority, Congress, other Government agencies, and the private sector. Develops and recommends policies, procedures and other guidelines in concert with the Directorate of Contracting, in support of USACE small business programs. Develops controls, coordinates and publishes small business program immediate and long-range objectives. Provides supervision to a headquarters staff and Division staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience which includes 1) overseeing and directing a small business program which includes administration and review of small business contracts; 2) developing and revising the small business program's short-range and long-range plans, goals and objectives; 3) conducting market research related to small business acquisition; 4) interpreting, implementing, formulating and disseminating regulations and policies governing small business programs; and 5) planning, directing, and providing staff oversight to major subordinate organizations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition Strategy Addressing Small Business Concerns Communications Leadership Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Contracting and Acquisition position Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.