Director

Small Business Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Small Business Administration seeks a Director of Innovation to lead the Office of Investment and Innovation (OII). You will oversee government-wide small business R&D and technology-transfer initiatives across 11 federal agencies to accelerate commercialization, regional capacity building, and stronger supply chains.

Applicants should demonstrate ECQs and TQs in a concise resume (not to exceed two pages) and showcase executive leadership and program management experience in a federal context.

Qualifications

• To meet the minimum qualification requirements, you must show ECQ and TQ in your resume within 2 pages.
• TQs: demonstrated experience directing a high-impact program with budget management, regulatory or board-level reporting, and deliverables.
• ECQs: leadership, efficiency, merit, leading people, and achieving results.
• ECQ 1: commitment to the rule of law and Constitution.
• ECQ 2: driving efficiency through resource and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead government-wide small business research and technology-transfer programs across 11 federal agencies.
• Advance national initiatives to help innovative small businesses commercialize technology.
• Improve efficiency of the Federal government and uphold constitutional principles.
• Represent the organization externally and drive measurable outcomes.

Skills

Budget management

Regulatory reporting

External representation

Program delivery

Executive leadership

Technology transfer

R&D commercialization

Job description

The Director of Innovation, in the Office of Investment and Innovation (OII), reports to the Deputy Associate Administrator and leads government-wide small business research and technology-transfer programs across 11 federal agencies. The Director advances national initiatives that help innovative small businesses commercialize technology, build regional capacity, and strengthen supply chains.

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):

• TQ 1: Demonstrated experience directing a high-impact program or business unit, including budget management, regulatory or board-level reporting, delivery of complex, deadline-driven work products, external representation of the organization, and achievement of clearly defined, quantifiable outcomes.
• TQ 2: Demonstrated executive-level leadership in technology transfer and commercialization of research and development for innovative small businesses, including designing and managing complex programs or portfolios that produce measurable impacts on revenue growth, market adoption, and competitiveness.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (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.