Business Opportunity Specialist (Certification)

GS-12: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: Applying knowledge of federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures which support small business certification analysis of eligibility; and Completing assigned case work for all or part of the following small business certification programs: Veteran, Women Owned, HUBZone, 8a, and or Mentor Protégé; and Assisting peers or working in a collaborative environment regarding small business certification cases tied to regulatory standards; and Having experience communicating orally or in writing to small business owners regarding small business certification applications.

These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. AND Education Requirement: A 4-year course of study, from an accredited college or university, leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or at least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

You must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) with this application. If selected, official transcripts will be required. 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. 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: Business Opportunity Specialist (Small Business Administration) 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. Generally, time in Non-Pay status as a federal employee is not creditable towards the specialized experience requirement listed above. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 11/17/2026.

As a/an Business Opportunity Specialist (Certification) at theGS- 1101-12, some of your typical work assignments may include: Employee performs case screening and analysis of all required documentation for all IBRC Certification programs (Veteran, Women Owned, HUBZone, 8a and Mentor Protégé).

Exhibits skill in the review and analysis of certification criteria, conducting eligibility reviews, business processes or operations related to such reviews while adhering to the legal and regulatory requirements of due process. Researches, compiles data, and prepares reports. Provides procedural guidance in interpreting policy related to assigned programs. Responds to feedback reports from supervisory and team lead personnel.

Develops and produces presentations for management; facilitates, conducts and participates in projects internal and external to program office. Communicates with key stakeholders internally and externally (Certification applicants) to discuss eligibility determinations and Program policy. IMPORTANT NOTES: The salary range above reflects the employee's base salary. Locality Pay will be added based on the location of the employee's residence. Your primary residence is considered your official duty station.