What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Small Business Specialist position at GSA, Off of Small & Disadv Business Utilization?
As a Supervisory Small Business Specialist, you will provide support in carrying out the priorities of the Office of Small Business, and provide leadership and mentoring to subordinates.
Location of position: Office of Small Business
The Office of Small Business is responsible for GSA’s small business programs and promotes increased access to GSA’s nationwide procurement opportunities.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Qualifications:
For each job on your resume, provide:
- the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
- number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
The GS-14 salary range starts at $127,829 per year. Locality pay will be determined upon selection.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience is defined as experience directing, managing, or coordinating programs related to small and disadvantaged business; implementing programs related to business development concepts; and executing strategic plans and business processes to align with program and agency goals and performance measures.
Responsibilities:
- Plans, directs, and promotes small business and industry participation in the Federal Government’s procurement. This includes, but not limited to, providing business assistance and counseling to Small Businesses, Socio-Economic Small Businesses, Other Than Small Business and Industry Resource Partners; initiating targeted outreach through, but not limited to conferences, seminars, workshops, etc.; developing partnerships with the above described businesses to assist contracting officers in locating targeted businesses for specific procurements in support of GSA small business goals.
- Manages Office of Small Business (OSB) budget and collaboration strategies and plans with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Forecasts and negotiates small business acquisition strategies and plans.
- Identifies the need for and recommends policy and/or program changes within established program and/or mission milestones. Provides input and recommendations concerning project operations, significant trends, recurring problems and similar management concerns.
- Meets with the business lines and staff office acquisition points of contact on a regular basis to review and update information in the Forecast of Contracting Opportunities.
- Supervises, plans, and carries out work assignments. Exercises a high degree of initiative and judgment to determine the approach to be taken and the extent of review and analysis required. Develops fact-finding plans and coordinates/oversees work that is accomplished by others. Influences compliance with small business and socio-economic small business goals.
Salary : $127,829