Business Manager

Securities and Exchange Commission

$108K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Five to seven years of relevant experience in program administration and management.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial management and budget analysis.
  • Proficient in human resources and acquisitions management.
  • Highly developed communication skills for presenting complex information.
  • Ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior adviser on operational functions and projects.
  • Collaborate with leadership to optimize resource utilization for effectiveness.
  • Prepare and monitor budgets and Congressional justifications.
  • Act as a Contracting Officer's Representative for multiple contracts.
  • Communicate complex information through various platforms.
  • Develop and present comprehensive reports and policies.
  • Identify solutions to problems impacting program goals.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive federal employee benefits package.
  • Potential for salary increases based on locality pay adjustments.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Work-life balance supported by flexible schedules and telework options.
  • Eligibility for retirement plans and health insurance.
Full Job Description
Summary

The Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO), Office of the Managing Executive for Small Offices (MESO) is seeking a Management and Program Analyst (Business Manager) in Washington, DC. If selected, you will join a well-respected team and serve as Business Manager in the Office of the Managing Executive for Small Offices (MESO).

Duties

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In this role as a Business Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Serving as a senior adviser and consultant responsible for a broad range of operational functions and projects
  • Collaborating with office leadership on approaches to maximize the utilization of resources to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
  • Preparing Congressional justifications and operating budget requests, monitoring and analyzing the budget, facilitating staffing and procurement activities, and facilitating space management.
  • Serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative on one or more contracts.
  • Communicating highly complex information to others via face-to-face meetings, telephone, or email.
  • Developing and presenting detailed reports, presentations, schedules, talking points, policies and procedures that are clear and concise.
  • Identifying and developing ways to resolve problems or cope with issues that affect the accomplishment of program goals and objectives


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • CITZENSHIP: You must be a US Citizen.
  • SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
  • DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
  • PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
  • DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
  • The selectee is required to report to the duty station(s) listed.


Qualifications

Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-14 level.

Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the HowYou Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

SK-14: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level:

  1. Leading the development of recommendations, administrative policies, procedures, or initiatives to meet organizational needs and accomplish program objectives.
  2. Experience in ALL of the following areas: Financial Management/budget analysis; human resources; acquisitions management; and general administrative support (such as space management, travel management, or records management).


ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:

Competency 1: Program Analysis - Examines and analyzes different types of data to assess the organization or program, or specific issues within the organization or program, and make recommendations.

Competency 2: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to details and ensuring that work products are accurate.

Competency 3: Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances agency goals and objectives.

Competency 4: Workload Management - Prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes

Additional information

Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement and may be filled from any division or office within the agency.

SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Total salary (base pay + locality) is dependent upon duty location. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes. The pay for current SEC employees will be determined according to the procedures specified in the agency's policy.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not I/CTAP eligible. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; the questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (2) be rated well-qualified; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. View information about I/CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

Benefits

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