Director, Small Business Advocacy & Engagement

Director, Small Business Advocacy & Engagement

Department: General Services Administration

Location(s): Lakewood, Colorado, Washington, District of Columbia, Kansas City, Missouri, Raleigh, North Carolina, Fort Worth, Texas, Tacoma, Washington

Salary Range: $150359 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: The incumbent will serve as the Small Business Advocacy & Engagement Director and act on behalf of the Associate Administrator for Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. Location of position: GSA, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Denver/Lakewood, CO; Kansas City, MO; Raleigh, NC; Tacoma, WA; Washington, DC. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Major Duties:

• As a Director of Small Business Advocacy & Engagement you will perform the following duties: Advises and assists the Associate Administrator, Deputy Associate Administrator, Chief of Staff and other GSA executive staff on matters within the scope of the program's responsibility. Manages and directs small business programs and outreach activities. Creates an environment which is conducive to employees thinking and resolving problems creatively. Provides candid and timely feedback to associates on how their actions contribute to the achievement of organizational goals and objectives Creates, manages, and executes the annual budget performance cycle for the Small Business Advocacy & Engagement Division. Monitors travel and training budget allocations, expenditures and fund balances for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed. Serves as the spokesperson and focal point for activities and issues within the scope of program responsibility. Brings the voice of customers, stakeholders, and partners into the organization. Works collaboratively with internal and external customers to include Federal, State and local workforce partners to create a comprehensive and integrated workforce investment system that results in excellent outcomes and highly satisfied customers. Works as a partner with other programs and offices to facilitate the achievement of goals.

Qualifications: For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-1101-15 salary range starts at $150,359 per year. Locality pay will be determined upon selection. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience managing small and disadvantaged business programs or similar programs, advising senior leadership on program operations, strategic planning, and performance accountability; leading staff and overseeing budgets and resources; directing outreach, training, and advocacy initiatives; evaluating program effectiveness; and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support small business participation and compliance.

How to Apply: Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement. Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Please see Required Documents for additional details. Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process. Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job. Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). Need Assistance? Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-28