- Position Title
- Program Manager
- Agency
- Small Business Administration
- Announcement Number
- 20-002-KS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 13, 2019 to Tuesday, December 31, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
2.
Do you meet the following criteria for Competitive Merit Promotion eligibility:
- Current or former Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service;
- At least one year Time In Grade (TIG) at the next lower grade level, or higher, from the position to which you are applying, if applicable.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
If you're a current or former Land Management employee, who worked in a term or temporary job, you may be eligible to apply to a merit promotion vacancy if you meet the following requirements and provide the required documentation. You must apply within two years of your last term or temporary job and meet all of the following conditions:
- You worked for a land management agency. (The Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, The Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Reclamation)
- Your job was a term or temporary job in the competitive service.
- You worked for a land management agency for more than 24 months - it doesn't have to be continuous, as long as there's no break of two or more years.
- You received acceptable performance ratings throughout your term or temporary employment.
- You did not leave your job due to misconduct or performance.
5.
Have you occupied a permanent position in which the full performance level (FPL) is equivalent to the FPL of the position being advertised?
ie: to be eligible for NonCompetitive consideration to a position being advertised at the GS-09, with an FPL of a GS-12, you must have previously held one of the following:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2);
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1); AND,
• full performance level (equivalent to the FPL of the position being advertised).
ie: to be eligible for NonCompetitive consideration to a position being advertised at the GS-09, with an FPL of a GS-12, you must have previously held one of the following:
- GS-09 with an FPL of GS-12,
- GS-11 with an FPL of GS-12,
- GS-12 - 15
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2);
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1); AND,
• full performance level (equivalent to the FPL of the position being advertised).
6.
Are you eligible to apply under one of the following Non-Competitive Hiring Eligibilities:
30% Disabled Veterans;
Veterans Recruitment Authority (for positions GS-11 and below);
Military Spouses;
Certain former overseas employees;
Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers;
Schedule A, Individuals with Disabilities;
Foreign Service Employees
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documents. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; VA letter; Statement of Peace Corp Service, Schedule A letter, etc.
30% Disabled Veterans;
Veterans Recruitment Authority (for positions GS-11 and below);
Military Spouses;
Certain former overseas employees;
Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers;
Schedule A, Individuals with Disabilities;
Foreign Service Employees
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documents. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; VA letter; Statement of Peace Corp Service, Schedule A letter, etc.
7.
Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management?
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.
-OR-
Are you a current:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.
-OR-
Are you a current:
- Postal Career Service Employee;
- Postal Rate Commission Employee;
- Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or,
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
8.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
• are entitled to veterans' preference
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
• are entitled to veterans' preference
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirement for this GS-0340-15 Program Manager position. Read all options before making your selection. Mark only one response.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Author and present briefings, analysis, presentations and communication documents to stakeholder audiences and senior leadership across the federal government.
3.
Develop and maintain partnerships with key innovation focused stakeholders from non-profits, federal and state agencies, Congress and the White House.
4.
Network and promote value proposition of program to investors, large businesses, universities and those that impact public policy
5.
Manage staff to define and deliver on the overall strategic goals and objectives of a strategic agency-wide project or program.
6.
Provide leadership to team members, especially those that work for outside organizations, to complete multiple, complex assignments with competing deadlines.
7.
Manage day-to-day operations and administration of systems and programs related to the SBIR/STTR (Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transition) program including overseeing multi-agency individuals addressing SBIR/STTR contract, grant, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), and/or and project-related issues.
8.
Conduct and lead research, analyses, and formulation of recommendations on issues related to growing the innovation economy to senior federal leadership.
9.
Work at the headquarters, corporate level or have supported large programs or projects, providing expertise in formulating policies and/or providing written technical guidance.
10.
Anticipate and identify internal and external customer needs based on the in-depth understanding of customer business processes in the technology and innovation ecosystem including identifying possible alternatives and solutions that result in organizational improvements.
11.
Oversee development, analysis, assessment, and implementation of statutory and regulatory recommendations and final legislation.
12.
Develop responses and manage review of responses to SBIR/STTR-related OMB (Office of Management and Budget) and GAO (Government Accountability Office), and Congressional reviews, audits and inquiries.
13.
Serve as an expert on innovation ecosystems, including accelerators, incubators and universities, that support development of innovation and technology.
14.
Serve as a leader and expert adviser to senior leadership on status of government-wide innovation and technology programs.
15.
Initiate strategic changes to the SBIR/STTR program through coordination of program stakeholders including SBA and other federal agencies' leadership and staff.