Deputy Associate Administrator

Summary This position is in the Office of Capital Access (CA) and is based in Washington, D.C. Reporting to the Associate Administrator, the incumbent serves as the Deputy to the Associate Administrator for Capital Access and is responsible for all activities related to policy formulation, processing, servicing, liquidation, and oversight of the Agency's commercial loan programs to meet the needs of America's small business community. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. Learn more about this agency Duties Has overall responsibility, as well as delegated authority for the oversight and administration of broad emerging, and/or critical Agency activities, to achieve specified goals and objectives. Evaluates overall effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of these activities and recommends actions to initiate, modify, or discontinue activities as needed. Provides leadership, advice, counsel, and technical support to the office and other staff in the formulation and administration of policies and issues affecting office operations and activities. Develops and implements long-range strategic plans for organizational development and accomplishments of office mission; integration of comprehensive budget analysis and planning process into the strategic plan for office development; analysis of office work processes such as regulatory monitoring of programs and technical assistance to maximize the value of practices and procedures to practitioners in the field within the broader goals of the Agency. Directs and oversees the preparation of all materials relating to the overall programmatic and administrative budgets for office in accordance with the Administrator's policies. Maintains active liaison with appropriate SBA senior officials regarding the annual budget process, ensuring full recognition and understanding of, and responsiveness to the office resources requirements. Coordinates and provides assistance to program managers in the development of both program and operating budgets. Directs the development of policies and procedures for the administration and management of Financial Assistance loan programs, including 7(a), 504, Microloan, and Surety Bond Guarantee Programs. These policies are designed to utilize the private sector to obtain maximum leverage from all programs in the achievement of Agency goals and in meeting the needs of the small business community. Develops and recommends policies, plans, operating procedures, and standards for effective implementation, administration and promotion of the Agency's financial assistance loan programs. Duties include management of all activities related to the policy formulation, processing, servicing, and liquidation of the Agency's financial assistance loan programs. Responsibilities also include the oversight and management of lender relations. Requirements Conditions of employment Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)" Qualifications Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Program Oversight: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development, implementation, and oversight of federal commercial lending programs. TQ 2: Budget and Staff Oversight: Demonstrated executive-level oversight of department budget and management of a multidisciplinary staff responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of federal commercial lending programs. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Education Education may not be substituted for specialized experience. Additional information Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact [email protected]. OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.