Summary

The Director, Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (SDBU) promotes opportunities for small, minority, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses to participate in all Office of Personnel Management (OPM) procurement and related activities. This role develops comprehensive Agency-wide policies, procedures and systems pertaining to the participation of minority, small and disadvantaged, women owned and disabled veteran businesses in Agency programs.

This job is open to

• Senior executives
  
  Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

The Director SDBU ensures that small businesses participate equitably in OPM programs in accordance with provisions of Federal Procurement Regulations and responsible for planning, directing, implementing, and administering a variety of highly complex processes for administering the laws and regulations governing OPM's small and disadvantaged business utilization. If selected, you will also be responsible for:

• Serving as an expert advisor and consultant to OPM leadership and senior management officials on matters concerning small, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses and actively participates in the overall direction, development, coordination, review, and management of the Agency's activities related to small, disadvantaged, and women-owned business program;
• OPM activities on behalf of small, minority, and other businesses owned by disadvantaged persons and all other duties, responsibilities, and functions required by and stemming from P.L. 95-507;
• Effectively implementing the small business programs within the agency, including setting and achieving yearly procurement opportunity program (POP) goals for small and small disadvantaged business contracting in partnership with OPM's Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) leadership;
• Initiating, developing, and defining policies, procedures, goals, regulations, and guidance for administering and implementing Agency-wide small and disadvantaged business utilization activities; and
• Developing and presenting management data to provide continuing visibility and measurement of progress in OPM's Small, Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Business Programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Selected candidate will be subject to a one-year probationary period in the Senior Executive Service unless required probationary period has previously been served.
• Selected candidate is required to file a SF-278, Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after his/her appointment, in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• This is not a remote position, selectee will be required to report to the duty station on a regular basis. Telework may be authorized.

Qualifications

The Executive Core Qualifications are required for entry to the Senior Executive Service; to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and three Technical Qualifications (TQs), listed below.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):

• ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
• ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
• ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
• ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
• ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

Technical Qualifications (TQs):

1. Expert executive-level knowledge and management of small, disadvantaged, and women-owned business programs, legislation, and procedures, combined with practical experience developing and implementing policies, strategies, and initiatives to meet organizational objectives and goals.
2. Demonstrated executive experience of acquisition policies, practices, and methodology, to include Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contract competition, across multiple types of acquisition and contracting programs.
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate across offices/teams, including both senior leaders and subject-matter experts, to identify prospective and forecasted contracting and subcontracting needs, and then evaluate and engage small businesses, continuously building a pipeline of potential partner organizations.

Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available at SES ECQs

Please ensure that your resume emphasizes your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions relating to the qualifications described above. An example of a resume showing possession of the ECQs is available at SES Resume

Please DO NOT submit separate statements addressing the ECQs/TQs as they will not be considered.

Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.

Relocation expenses (Permanent Change in Station costs) will not be paid.

• Actual salary for Senior Executive Service positions may vary depending on the scope and the complexity of the qualifications and current compensation of the selectee.
• Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.

• 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In addtion, you will be evaluated for this job based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Resumes will be evaluated by a Senior Executive Service rating panel, and highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a structured interview and undergo a reference check. The OPM Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority.

Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB before appointment can occur.

• 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.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Your Resume - the format is at your discretion but must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) three Technical Qualifications. Your resume should also include the following:
     
     • Vacancy Number: 12454398
     • Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers
     • Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).
     • Information about your paid and non-paid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary
     • You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishment
     • Do not include the following types of information - classified or government sensitive information, social security number (SSN), photos of yourself, personal information (such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.), encrypted and digitally signed documents
  2. Other supporting documents:
     
     • Most recent SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable).
       
       • Current or former career SES members must submit official documentation of their SES Status (i.e. your SES career appointment and/or resignation SF-50).
     • Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility.
     • Current or former Political Appointees (if applicable) - please note on your resume and attach an SF-50 (i.e. your appointment SF-50). OPM must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information.
     • Cover Letter, optional
  
  Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Please do not submit any additional information not requested above.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/15/2024 to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  
  
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  
  Agency contact information
  
  OPM Human Resources
  
  Phone
  
  202-606-9321
  
  Email
  
  jobs@opm.gov
  
  Address
  
  OPM Human Resources
  
  1900 E St., NW
  
  Washington, DC 20415
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application.
  
  After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume - the format is at your discretion but must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) three Technical Qualifications. Your resume should also include the following:
   
   • Vacancy Number: 12454398
   • Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers
   • Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).
   • Information about your paid and non-paid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary
   • You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishment
   • Do not include the following types of information - classified or government sensitive information, social security number (SSN), photos of yourself, personal information (such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.), encrypted and digitally signed documents
2. Other supporting documents:
   
   • Most recent SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable).
     
     • Current or former career SES members must submit official documentation of their SES Status (i.e. your SES career appointment and/or resignation SF-50).
   • Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility.
   • Current or former Political Appointees (if applicable) - please note on your resume and attach an SF-50 (i.e. your appointment SF-50). OPM must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information.
   • Cover Letter, optional

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Please do not submit any additional information not requested above.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/15/2024 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.

• You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
• You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
• To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

Agency contact information

OPM Human Resources

Phone

202-606-9321

Email

jobs@opm.gov

Address

OPM Human Resources

1900 E St., NW

Washington, DC 20415

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application.

After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request