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USAJOBS · 19 hours ago

Director, Small Business Advocacy & Engagement

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $197K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Director of Small Business Advocacy & Engagement. The incumbent will serve as the Small Business Advocacy & Engagement Director and act on behalf of the Associate Administrator for Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Advises and assists the Associate Administrator, Deputy Associate Administrator, Chief of Staff and other GSA executive staff on matters within the scope of the program's responsibility. Manages and directs small business programs and outreach activities

Creates an environment which is conducive to employees thinking and resolving problems creatively. Provides candid and timely feedback to associates on how their actions contribute to the achievement of organizational goals and objectives

Creates, manages, and executes the annual budget performance cycle for the Small Business Advocacy & Engagement Division. Monitors travel and training budget allocations, expenditures and fund balances for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed

Serves as the spokesperson and focal point for activities and issues within the scope of program responsibility. Brings the voice of customers, stakeholders, and partners into the organization

Works collaboratively with internal and external customers to include Federal, State and local workforce partners to create a comprehensive and integrated workforce investment system that results in excellent outcomes and highly satisfied customers. Works as a partner with other programs and offices to facilitate the achievement of goals

Qualification

Small business program managementAdvising senior leadershipStrategic planningBudget managementOutreach initiativesStakeholder engagementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)

Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date

Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees

Serve a one year probationary period, if required

Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level)

Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service

Specialized experience is experience managing small and disadvantaged business programs or similar programs, advising senior leadership on program operations, strategic planning, and performance accountability; leading staff and overseeing budgets and resources; directing outreach, training, and advocacy initiatives; evaluating program effectiveness; and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support small business participation and compliance