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Summary This position is with the Small Business Administration, Office of International Trade in Charlotte, North Carolina or Raleigh, North Carolina. Provide guidance to U.S. small businesses on entering international markets through trade development and export finance programs. Responsibilities Salary is determined by duty location and grade/step of the position being filled: Charlotte, NC: $124,751 - $162,178; Raleigh, NC: $127,512 - $165,768 The International Trade and Finance Specialist performs the following key duties: Actively markets SBA's export finance and working capital programs to lenders and small businesses, and proactively solicits export loan applications from participating lenders; and provides training and other expert technical assistance in the use of these programs to both the lending and business communities. Provides international trade and export finance expertise to business and lenders within their territory. Develops and implements an annual strategic plan for the USEAC to train both small businesses and lenders in export finance basics and U.S. government export finance programs. Represents OIT and SBA at meetings with state, national, and international representatives. Also represents SBA and explains SBA programs in a wide range of venues, including trade shows, seminars, and export-related speaking engagements, as well as to the media. Communicates the needs of exporters to other SBA divisions and ensures that inquiries are directed to the appropriate SBA staff. Monitors current and emerging needs of small business exporters making recommendations to management and OIT for program and policy modifications that could enhance the international competitiveness of small exporters. Coordinates the implementation of pilot projects or other new forms of assistance to promote small-business exports; coordinates with principles from the Ex-Im Bank, Department of Commerce (DOC), and other stakeholders on the topics of export finance and working capital. Performs other duties as assigned. This is a bargaining unit position with AFGE Local 228. This is not a (drug) testing designated position (TDP). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-14 Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service) obtained in either the Public or Private sector that includes the following: (1) Origination, underwriting and/or structuring of secured loans (e.g. commercial and industrial loans); asset-based loans (ABL); and/or structured trade finance products; AND (2) Serving as a relationship manager, loan officer, loan product portfolio manager, or program director at the assistant vice president level or higher in a financial institution, financial services company, or federal agency. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 06/07/2024. Education Education may not be substituted for experience for this position. Additional Information Career and InterAgency Career Transition Assistance Programs: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job in their current agency (intra-agency, i.e. SBA employees only). Inter-Agency Career Transition Assistance (ICTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job at another agency (inter-agency; i.e. not applying to their current or former agency). You are eligible for CTAP/ICTAP if: 1. You are a current federal employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee meaning you have received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF). 2. Your agency, or the agency to which you are applying, is accepting applications from within or outside of the permanent workforce. 3. The position to which you are applying MUST BE in the Local Commuting Area of the position of record from which you are being displaced. 4. You meet the qualifications and other requirements of the job for which you are applying. This includes being rated as well-qualified for the position (score of 85 or better based on your responses to the competencies and associated questions listed within the assessment). Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. For additional information visit www.sss.gov. Consistent with work requirements and current SBA Policy, and all applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreement with AFGE the SBA offers employees opportunities to perform work at an alternative location (e.g. home). Telework may be available. For information on Telework visit: http://www.telework.gov/ Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement if additional vacancies occur within 180 days of the date the certificates were issued.