This position is in the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), within the Office of the Secretary. Incumbent is responsible for performing a full range of small business advocacy duties and responsibilities based on geographic and organizational delineations of work in the principal areas of strategic outreach and counseling.
Duties include: Provide training and consulting sessions for prospective small business contractors on the nuances of VA operations and opportunities; Provide support to the small business community and large prime contractors; Arrange meetings and briefings for small businesses to present their qualifications and capabilities to senior VA program officials utilizing the Direct Connect process; Develop and prepare presentations, conference materials and promotional items in support of attendance at small business conferences, trade and industry shows; Staff small business booths at trade shows, small business conferences and Small Business Administration (SBA) matchmaking events for small businesses; Provide one-on-one counseling to small businesses interested in pursuing business opportunities with the VA.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available at Manager's discretion. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in affect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption. Telework: May be authorized in accordance with agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: PD80567A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
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This position is with Office of the Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-23 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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