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This position is with the Office of Investment and Innovation at one of the listed duty stations. Plan, direct, monitor, report, coordinate, and evaluate Office of Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer programs that increase awareness, participation, and success for new applicants, especially those from underrepresented communities. Identify and reduce barriers for participation in federal research and development (R&D) funding and company formation.
Learn more about this agency08/05/2024 to 08/16/2024
$124,751 - $181,216 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following locations:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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24-434-KS-DE
803117200
Duty Stations: The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty stations listed. The range will be adjusted for the selected duty station. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Locality Pay Tables for Geographic Areas
Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Develop and implement plans, programs, operating procedures, and standards to effectively organize, manage and strengthen the OI&T programs associated with outreach, training, startup formation, and improved success with the application submission processes for technology focused entrepreneurs, especially those from underrepresented communities.
* Establish and recommend annual plans and budgets that meet legislatively required responsibilities and other innovation-focused legislation. Reduce the burden on technology focused entrepreneurs and increase underserved regions and communities' access to Federal R&D funding.
* Responsible for the development and implementation of plans, procedures, and standards to reach goals and objectives, and effectively strengthen and improve programs aimed at increasing the awareness, training, and early-stage development of technology focused small businesses. Use data analysis to measure program impact and trends and make recommendations for program improvement.
* Increase participation of the small business sector through nationwide outreach and promotion of the OI&T programs and initiatives. Organize and coordinate interagency working groups on innovation and entrepreneurship in the Federal research and development market, including on the successful commercialization of the research and development efforts. Work with other SBA officials in arranging for activities involving joint or complementary service to small businesses.
* Advise on a volume and variety of complex program decisions involving federal, state, academia, and private-sector innovation and technology programs to ensure inclusive and extensive program participation. In exercising federal-wide policy formulation, program monitoring, reporting, and evaluation, deal with SBA officials, Congressional stakeholders, and federal, state, and municipal agencies whose programs impact small business research and development and the commercialization of that technology.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
This is not a (drug) testing designated position (TDP).
Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.
Career and InterAgency Career Transition Assistance Programs:
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job in their current agency (intra-agency, i.e. SBA employees only).
Inter-Agency Career Transition Assistance (ICTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job at another agency (inter-agency; i.e. not applying to their current or former agency).
You are eligible for CTAP/ICTAP if:
1. You are a current federal employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee meaning you have received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF).
2. Your agency, or the agency to which you are applying, is accepting applications from within or outside of the permanent workforce.
3. The position to which you are applying MUST BE in the Local Commuting Area of the position of record from which you are being displaced.
4. You meet the qualifications and other requirements of the job for which you are applying. This includes being rated as well-qualified for the position (score of 85 or better based on your responses to the competencies and associated questions listed within the assessment).
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. For additional information visit www.sss.gov.
Consistent with work requirements and current SBA Policy, and all applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreement with AFGE the SBA offers employees opportunities to perform work at an alternative location (e.g. home).
Telework may be available. For information on Telework visit: http://www.telework.gov/
Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement if additional vacancies occur within 180 days of the date the certificates were issued.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants meeting basic eligibility requirements will be further evaluated based on the information provided in the Occupational Questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire, click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12497371. You will be rated based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The occupational questions relate to the following Competencies required to do the work of this position:
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To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding any possible cut score on the required assessments.
SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation may be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/803117200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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