Business Opportunity Specialist

United States Government - Carson City, NV

Full-time - Mid Level

Carson City, NV

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Business Opportunity Specialist position at the Small Business Administration (SBA) is a critical role located in the Office of Field Operations - Region IX in Carson City, NV. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the full scope of the Agency's government contracting and business development programs. This includes developing and conducting outreach and training initiatives aimed at strengthening and improving business opportunities for eligible small businesses. The role requires a proactive approach to assist small businesses in navigating federal socioeconomic government contracting programs, which often necessitate certification actions. In this position, the Business Opportunity Specialist will coordinate access to contracting opportunities by collaborating with the acquisition community and Procurement Center Representatives (PCR). The specialist will also provide consultation and collaboration with other SBA staff members and Resource Partners, including Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), SCORE offices, Women's Business Centers (WBC), and Veteran Business Outreach Centers (VBOC). This collaboration is essential to ensure that small businesses receive the necessary support and resources to thrive in the competitive landscape of government contracting. Additionally, the specialist will be responsible for developing and delivering training materials tailored to meet the needs of small businesses and SBA organizations. This includes ensuring compliance with requirements set forth by the Office of Government Contracting Business Development. The role is integral to the SBA's mission of fostering small business growth and ensuring that these businesses have the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed in government contracting.

Responsibilities

• Providing business development assistance to small businesses regarding federal socioeconomic government contracting programs requiring certification actions.
• Coordinating access to contracting opportunities for award through collaboration with the acquisition community and Procurement Center Representative (PCR).
• Providing consultation and collaboration with other SBA staff members and/or SBA Resource Partners, including Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), SCORE offices, Women's Business Centers (WBC), and Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC).
• Developing and delivering related materials to meet the needs of small businesses and SBA organizations/agencies.
• Coordinating with the Office of Government Contracting Business Development as appropriate to meet compliance requirements.

Requirements

• A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; OR at least 24 semester hours in fields such as accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
• One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, utilizing federal procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in recruiting, training, educating, or developing businesses interested in working with the government or with prime contractors.
• Experience in promoting an organization's programs and services through outreach and marketing.

Nice-to-haves

• Possession of a valid level I Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting (FAC-C) or FAC-C (Professional) certification.
• Willingness to complete the training program required to obtain Level I FAC-C certification within one year of appointment.

Benefits

• Opportunities for telework and alternative work locations.
• Participation in Career Transition Assistance Programs (CTAP/ICTAP) for surplus or displaced federal employees.