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Summary

This position is in the Office of Capital Access (CA) and is based in Washington, D.C. Reporting to the Associate Administrator, the incumbent serves as the Deputy to the Associate Administrator for Capital Access and is responsible for all activities related to policy formulation, processing, servicing, liquidation, and oversight of the Agency's commercial loan programs to meet the needs of America's small business community.

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/02/2026 to 05/01/2026
Salary
$151,661 - $228,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
ES 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Senior Executive
Promotion potential
00
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
SES-12921619-26-DD
Control number
863624600

Duties

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Has overall responsibility, as well as delegated authority for the oversight and administration of broad emerging, and/or critical Agency activities, to achieve specified goals and objectives. Evaluates overall effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of these activities and recommends actions to initiate, modify, or discontinue activities as needed.

Provides leadership, advice, counsel, and technical support to the office and other staff in the formulation and administration of policies and issues affecting office operations and activities. Develops and implements long-range strategic plans for organizational development and accomplishments of office mission; integration of comprehensive budget analysis and planning process into the strategic plan for office development; analysis of office work processes such as regulatory monitoring of programs and technical assistance to maximize the value of practices and procedures to practitioners in the field within the broader goals of the Agency.

Directs and oversees the preparation of all materials relating to the overall programmatic and administrative budgets for office in accordance with the Administrator's policies. Maintains active liaison with appropriate SBA senior officials regarding the annual budget process, ensuring full recognition and understanding of, and responsiveness to the office resources requirements. Coordinates and provides assistance to program managers in the development of both program and operating budgets.

Directs the development of policies and procedures for the administration and management of Financial Assistance loan programs, including 7(a), 504, Microloan, and Surety Bond Guarantee Programs. These policies are designed to utilize the private sector to obtain maximum leverage from all programs in the achievement of Agency goals and in meeting the needs of the small business community.

Develops and recommends policies, plans, operating procedures, and standards for effective implementation, administration and promotion of the Agency's financial assistance loan programs. Duties include management of all activities related to the policy formulation, processing, servicing, and liquidation of the Agency's financial assistance loan programs. Responsibilities also include the oversight and management of lender relations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
  • File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
  • You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Program Oversight: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development, implementation, and oversight of federal commercial lending programs.

TQ 2: Budget and Staff Oversight: Demonstrated executive-level oversight of department budget and management of a multidisciplinary staff responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of federal commercial lending programs.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

  • ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
  • ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
  • ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
  • ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
  • ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience.

Additional information

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm

Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to

Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact Executive.Resources@sba.gov.

OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.

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Agency contact information

Delma Drucker
Phone
7034878100
Email
delma.drucker@sba.gov
Address
Office of Capital Access
409 3rd Street SW
Suite 8200
Washington, DC 20416
US

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