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Position Title: Supervisory International Trade Finance Specialist
Agency: Small Business Administration
Announcement Number: 20-326-TM-DE Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 to Monday, October 5, 2020

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.

1. From the responses below, select the ONE statement below that BEST describes your qualifications to meet the basic requirements at the GS-15 grade level.

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service) obtained in either the Public or Private sector that must include leading teams related to international trade finance AND all of the specialized experience listed below: (1) using advanced concepts, oversight principles, and management practices of international trade finance to assist businesses in access to overseas markets; AND (2) expert analysis of trends in international trade finance programs to determine the nature and level of competition across international trade programs; AND (3) guiding adherence to export trade regulations and restrictions; AND (4) providing trade finance, pre-export finance, and ABL underwriting services to businesses and lenders. These qualifications must be clearly documented in your resume. If there is no evidence of the qualifications found in your resume and assessment questionnaire your application will be removed from consideration.

B. I do not meet any of the qualifications listed above.

2. What experience do you have in leading a team of international trade finance experts in advising: (Select all that apply)

A. Small businesses

B. Lenders

C. Government Resource Providers

D. Centers of Influence

E. None of the above

3. Which types of government finance programs have you used to benefit businesses: Select all that apply)

A. USDA

B. OPIC

C. EXIM

D. SBA

E. None of the above

4. What is the size of the largest organization you have managed: Select all that apply)

A. Less than 5 subordinates

B. 5-10 subordinates

C. 10-25 subordinates

D. None of the above

5. What experience do you have for export working capital or asset-based loans, have you: (Select all that apply)

A. Received and reviewed applications

B. Processed loans

C. Negotiated loans

D. None of the above

6. Which of the following have you used to ensure repayment for cross border transactions: (Select all that apply)

A. Collected analytical documentation

B. Reviewed analytical documentation

C. Performed the analysis of asset-based loan risk

D. None of the above

7. Which of the following have you used to support credit decision recommendations on export working capital or asset-based loans: (Select all that apply)

A. Collected analytical documentation

B. Reviewed analytical documentation

C. Summarized financial analysis

D. Delivered analytical credit memos

E. None of the above

8. Which international trade finance products or export loans have you marketed/sold:(Select all that apply)

A. Trade finance services

B. Supply chain services

C. Pre-Export Loan

D. Export Finance Loans

E. None of the above

9. Which types of small business or commercial loans have you underwritten: (Select all that apply)

A. Commercial and Industrial

B. Asset Based Loans

C. Pre-Export and Export Finance Loans

D. None of the above

10. For which of the following U.S. government programs have you originated loans: (Select all that apply)

A. USDA

B. OPIC

C. EXIM

D. SBA

E. None of the above

11. To which of the following audiences have you delivered business related presentations: (Select all that apply)

A. Senior Level Managers within my organization

B. Senior Level Managers outside my organization

C. The Press

D. Groups of over 100

E. None of the above

12. Which of the following working relationships have you managed to advance international trade and export financing: (Select all that apply)

A. Government officials

B. Private sector representatives

C. Small businesses

D. Special interest groups

E. None of the above

13. Which of the following tasks have you performed for international trade and international trade finance issues: (Select all that apply)

A. Provided input for media

B. Handled media inquiries directly

C. Been interviewed off the record

D. Been interviewed on the record

E. None of the above

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