This is a non-bargaining unit position. This is not a drug testing designated position (TDP). This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Investment and Innovation with the Office of Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer in Washington, DC.

Duties

This position is located in the Office of Investment and Innovation (OII). OII promotes small business and startup investment and innovation by providing critical access to capital, networks, and assistance necessary for businesses to incubate, expand and sustain. OII partners with Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), Innovation Accelerator Networks, Universities, and the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research)/STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer Program) community. The Program Analyst (Innovation and Research) must be well versed in the principles of technological innovation; provisions of law, regulation, reporting, and processes governing the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Assess, formulate, and implement polices and strategies that support small businesses in obtaining federal R&D funding. Monitor, coordinate, and provide oversight of the 11 federal agencies that participant in the SBIR program. Coordinates SBIR interagency working groups and other efforts that support the implementation of SBIR and STTR legislation and policy.

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-14: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: Experience interpreting, advising, and coordinating policy and regulation in support of the SBIR program; and Outreach and collaboration with external partners both federal and private sector. 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 11/27/2023.

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: Lorraine Atencio-Curry
• Phone: (303) 844-7797
• Email: [email protected]