BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (TEAM LEAD)
What you'd do
Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date. About this agency
Major duties
The Office of Global Finance Development (GFD) is dedicated to expanding and diversifying the agency's portfolio based on gaps left unfilled by private sector financing solutions. The office will be responsible for new international business opportunities and managing customer relationships with a focus on medium and long-term deals, especially in support of the agency's strategic priorities related to clean energy, Sub-Saharan Africa and the ten sectors identified by Congress as transformational export areas (artificial intelligence, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, wireless communications equipment, quantum computing, renewable energy, semiconductors, emerging financial technologies, water treatment and sanitation, and high performance computing). Duties of the Business Development Specialist (Team Lead) include, but are not limited to: Managing large scale initiatives and projects often lengthy in duration and involve substantial agency resources and mobilizes internal/ external stakeholders and resources to successfully meet new strategic business initiative objectives (i.e., clean energy, Sub-Saharan Africa, transformational exports, technology, etc.). Applying knowledge of conventional transactional processing methodology and general financial services management techniques to analyze credit and financial statements of potential or returning clients. Coordinating proactive business development in environmental sectors, emerging markets, and financial institutions. Educates clients in that area on the array of EXIM and other agency programs available to exporters and importers of U.S. equipment and services. Advises clients or potential clients on how to apply for U.S. government financing solutions, program requirements of that assistance, applicable fees, documentary and credit requirements of the appropriate policy and program structure. Coordinating initial customer contact activities of the team on behalf of EXIM. Meets with potential clients that are or could be part of U.S. export transactions within his/her assigned region or industry. Works to ensure that the team follows up on qualified leads in a timely manner. Serving as a public speaker on behalf of EXIM on medium-term and long-term exports transactions, trade finance, and other business issues. As applicable, attends domestic and international conferences and seminars that showcase EXIM financing opportunities. Providing guidance to clients regarding credit standards, country limitations, etc. from inception of a potential transaction until a well-structured and complete application is submitted to EXIM. Designing, implementing, and monitoring marketing plans for special initiatives within GFD. Prepares reports advising various levels in EXIM on the status of these initiatives. Developing programmatic literature on EXIM financial service programs, product lines, business processes, and operating system infrastructure (i.e., working capital guarantees, export credit insurance, loan guarantees, and direct loans) for internal and public usage. Overseeing team on advising clients or potential clients on how to apply for U.S. government financing solutions, program requirements of that assistance, applicable fees, documentary and credit requirements of the appropriate policy and program structure.
What you need to qualify
Specialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work): GS-14: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Government or other equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience includes: Experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring marketing plans for global export promotion initiatives; Experience in leading teams through selling, promoting organizational products and services and designing marketing content; Experience in formulating communication plans, digital outreach campaigns and researching consumer and market data; Experience in providing guidance to the exporting/importing community on finance regulations and limitations; AND Experience in developing quantitative and qualitative analysis trends, responses, and recommendations to senior level management or an organization. Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-14 grade level. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications and your application may be marked as incomplete/ineligible and you will not receive consideration for this position. 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information: http://www.naces.org http://www.fceatlanta.com Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by 08/03/2026, the closing date of the announcement.
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