Business Development Specialist

Specialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work): GS-11: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Government. Specialized experience includes: Experience marketing and promoting services, manufactured capital goods, and consumer products in domestic and international markets, including advising clients on market entry strategies and aligning offerings with customer needs. Experience applying international financial and banking principles to support transactions, evaluate financing options, and coordinate with financial institutions and stakeholders. Experience utilizing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to manage client interactions, track business development activities, and inform strategic decision-making. OR Substitution of Education for Experience: You may substitute education for the specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level by possessing a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education. Related degrees may include degrees in the field of Bususiness Development e.g., Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, International Business or Business Management. OR Combination of Experience and Education. GS-12: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Government. Specialized experience includes: Experience marketing and promoting services, manufactured capital goods, and consumer products in domestic and international markets, including advising clients on market entry strategies and aligning offerings with customer needs. Experience applying international financial and banking principles to support transactions, evaluate financing options, and coordinate with financial institutions and stakeholders. Experience analyzing and applying international risk mitigation techniques, including credit and political risk assessment, to structure and safeguard transactions. Experience utilizing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to manage client interactions, track business development activities, and inform strategic decision-making. Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-12 grade level. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications and your application may be marked as incomplete/ineligible and you will not receive consideration for this position. 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information: http://www.naces.org http://www.fceatlanta.com Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here. All requirements must be met by 06/09/2026, the closing date of the announcement. Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date. This position is also being announced concurrently under Merit Promotion (MP) procedures vacancy number: M26-TJ-12966550-OSB. Applicants who wish to also be considered under MP must apply to both vacancies separately. About this agency