Business Development Specialist

Description:

This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Field Operations in Richmond, VA. The incumbent provides information on the purpose of the 8(a) Business Development program, the eligibility requirements for participation in the program and explains the application process.

Requirements:

Specialized Experience for GS-09 : One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector:

1. assisting in reviewing, researching and referencing federal procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; and
2. participating in outreach, training, presentations and education on a variety of business management and financial management topics; and
3. providing support to senior staff in promoting an organization's programs and services through outreach and marketing.

These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume.

OR

EDUCATION (see EDUCATION SECTION of the vacancy announcement)

Specialized Experience for GS-11 : One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector:

1. reviewing, researching and referencing federal procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; and
2. assisting and coordinating training, educating or developing businesses interested in working with the government or with prime contractors; and
3. promoting an organization's programs and services through outreach and marketing

These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume.

OR

EDUCATIO N (see EDUCATION SECTION of the vacancy announcement)Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site:

General Business and Industry Series 1101

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled

All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 02/18/2026.