CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST (SMALL BUSINESS)
What you'd do
You will serve as a CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST (SMALL BUSINESS) in the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP).
Major duties
You will be responsible by law and regulation for activities that range from policy implementation to vendor outreach. You will lead initiatives that support the growth and sustainability of small businesses, focusing on strategic planning, program management, and collaboration with various stakeholders to foster a vibrant small business environment. You will develop and implement acquisition strategies that meet agency needs while optimizing resources. You will analyze market trends and identifies small business opportunities to make informed decisions. You will support the Director in developing and implementing an organizational vision that integrates key organizational program goals, priorities, values, and other factors. You will provide technical assistance, professional advice and guidance to acquisition managers, contract specialists and small business professionals (SBPs).
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-13) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: -Directing the strategy, lifecycle execution, and financial oversight of complex federal acquisition programs (such as the Mentor-Protégé Program), including proactively resolving budget discrepancies, managing contract performance risks, and balancing strict regulatory requirements with strategic industrial base objectives. -Utilizing advanced analytical methods to diagnose root causes of ambiguous program challenges, and experience building consensus among diverse internal and external stakeholders (e.g., industry partners, program managers, and defense agencies) to align competing priorities and drive mission success without direct authoritative control. -Analyzing complex program issues to develop data-driven recommendations, drafting comprehensive strategic reports, and delivering persuasive, actionable briefings to senior executive leadership (e.g., Directors, Deputies) to influence high-level organizational decision-making. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
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