; Strategy The terms National Manufacturing Strategy and Strategy mean the National Manufacturing Strategy described in subsection (d). (4) Small business The term small business means a company that has fewer than 500 employees. (5) Nonprofit organization The term nonprofit organization means an organization that is described under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. (6) State The term State means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe. (7) State educational agency The term State educational agency has the meaning given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). 4. United States Chief Manufacturing Officer (a) Appointment (1) In general Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall appoint a United States Chief Manufacturing Officer (referred to in this section as the Chief Manufacturing Officer ). (2) Qualifications The President shall select the Chief Manufacturing Officer from among individuals who have basic qualifications and expertise in manufacturing technology and policy. (3) Reporting The position of Chief Manufacturing Officer shall be in the Executive Office of the President and shall report to the President through the Chief of Staff. (4) National economic council The Chief Manufacturing Officer shall be a member of the National Economic Council. (b) Pay The annual rate of pay for the Chief Manufacturing Officer shall be level II of the Executive Schedule rate of pay (subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code) commensurate with the qualifications and expertise of the individual appointed to be such Officer. (c) Duties The duties of the Chief Manufacturing Officer are as follows: (1) To advise the President on policy issues that affect the workforce and economic activity of the manufacturing sector