Small Business Opportunity Program Specialist

We are currently looking for a Full Time Small Business Opportunity Program Specialist to join our Area of Capital Access team located at the Abbott Miller Bldg working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.

Summary:

The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP) Specialist will support the Capital Access Division under the Treasury Department at The Chickasaw Nation. The primary responsibilities will be to assist the SSBCI Grant Manager with the SBOP grant designed to help small businesses connect to capital needed to invest in job-creating opportunities. The position length is three years.

Responsibilities:
* Become well-versed in the SBOP and its programmatic requirements
* Assist with implementation of the SBOP in accordance with grant requirements including the requirements of 2 CFR 200
* Meet regularly with internal team and grant partners to assess and monitor progress
* Assist with planning and coordination of meetings, conferences and seminars, attend and support presentations at small business events
* Assist in the development of and implementation of marketing campaigns for the programs
* Adhere to project management schedules and effectively report on progress
* Work with TA providers to implement services for small businesses and capture data needed for grant reporting
* Work with other departments to track and report on grant budgets, spending, and monitor grant progress
* Ensures adherence to all grant requirements, including financial and programmatic reporting, including accurate and timely submission of all required reports
* Staying current on grant policies and regulations
* Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
- Determines needs and seeks positive experiences and outcomes
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
* Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:
Essential:
* Ability to write research grant proposals
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
* Ability to determine appropriate course of action in complex situations
* Ability to coordinate multiple tasks such of providing services, preparing reports while maintaining required standards of operation in daily services
* Ability to interpret rules and regulations on federal programs, as well as other rules or compliance issues related to tribal operations
* Ability to assist in planning and preparing grant proposals
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Knowledge of implementing grant management procedures and best practices
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Nonessential:
* Knowledge and understanding of specialty crop agriculture (especially pecan farming)
* Strong knowledge of grant accounting and compliance requirements
* Thorough knowledge of cost allocation plans, indirect cost, contract support cost, 2 CFR Part 200, 2 CFR 255-Cost Principles for State, Local and Tribal Governments and other applicable regulations
* Knowledge of federal grant programs and requirements
* Knowledge and experience working with grants and tribal, federal, and state licensing requirements
* Knowledge of small business principles, resources, requirements and processes 
* Knowledge of grant writing for small business programs 

Skills:
Essential:
* Intermediate skill using Excel for multiple purposes
* Must be familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite of products
* Basic skill in creating PowerPoint presentations
* Intermediate skill using Word for multiple purposes

Experience:
Essential:
* 3 years directly related experience

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelors Degree in directly related field


Essential:
* Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Credentials:
Essential:
* Standard Driver's License
* Certified Project Manager

Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Works in an office setting
* Travels up to 25%
* Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 10 lbs
* Pass pre-employment drug test

Training
*It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation.  It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission:
*To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.
Vision:
*To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.
Core Values:
*The Chickasaw People
*Cultural Identity
*Servant Leadership
*Selflessness
*Can Do Attitude
*Perseverance
*Stewardship
*Trust and Respect
*Loyalty
*Honesty and Integrity
*Teamwork