Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program Manager (COM3

Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program Manager (COM3)

At the Department of Commerce, we’re reimagining what’s possible in government. We’re builders, thinkers, and change-makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we’re turning big ideas into real-world solutions that uplift people and places.

Our agency’s strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.

This job is a commitment to reshape systems so they work better for everyone. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and build meaningful connections, we want to meet you.

Let’s build what’s next, together.

Implements SSBCI programs by overseeing administrative program and contract management activities. Responsibilities include managing complex contracts and overseeing program administration activities to ensure federal and state compliance, fiscal integrity, and successful outcomes.

• Implements and administers established SSBCI program policies, procedures, and guidance for assigned programs, ensuring consistent application of approved program requirements.
• Acts as the primary operational point of contact for assigned programs by independently overseeing day-to-day activities with program administrators under established guidelines.
• Independently conducts eligibility, compliance, and documentation reviews using established criteria; identifies deficiencies, follow-up needs, and compliance issues, and leads resolution to maintain program integrity.
• Coordinates post-award grant and contract administration activities, including award documentation, setup, performance milestones, deliverables, reporting schedules, amendments and closeout in accordance with executed agreements.
• Monitors contractor and program performance by tracking deliverables, reporting timelines, compliance requirements, and outcomes, and independently resolves issues, keeping supervisor aware of issues and resolutions.
• Reviews and processes contractor and vendor invoices for accuracy, allowability, and compliance with federal and state eligibility requirements, routes payments through established financial systems and resolves discrepancies as necessary.
• Independently develops, updates, and maintains program materials including SOPs, guidance documents, templates, tracking tools, presentations, and reference resources to support consistent program operations, staff continuity, and compliance.
• Documents program processes, workflows, and procedures and organizes program, contract, and fiscal files to ensure completeness, accuracy, audit readiness, and compliance with state and federal record-retention requirements.
• Prepares and delivers program presentations to external partners, lenders, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to explain program requirements, processes, and expectations.
• Provides technical assistance, training, and programmatic guidance to internal staff, contractors, lenders, businesses, and stakeholders, and manages and responds to information requests from legislators, partners, and the general public through various channels.
• Researches and applies applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and directives to support program design and improvement, advance strategies and assist leadership to meet statewide economic development goals.
• Maintains specialized working knowledge of applicable SSBCI statutes, Treasury guidance, contracts, and state and federal requirements to independently support day-to-day program operations and compliance.

Leads SSBCI compliance and accountability through monitoring activities, documentation, and required reporting.

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