Director, Bureau of Strategic Initiatives, (BSI)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Champion Opportunity. Empower Change. Become a BISD Leader. Are you driven to create a level playing field where small and diverse businesses thrive? Step into a pivotal leadership role with the Office of Business Inclusion and Supplier Development (BISD) as the Director of the Bureau of Strategic Initiatives. In this dynamic position, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for delivering many of the office’s key programs and initiatives. Your leadership will strengthen vendor relationships, empower entrepreneurs, and help shape a more inclusive economic future for Pennsylvania. Your guidance could spark real, lasting change. Apply today to join the BISD Team! This position provides leadership and direction for strategic priorities that support small business inclusion in state contracting. The role guides partnerships, data analysis, and program development across the Commonwealth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Economics, Procurement, Data Analytics, or a closely related field. Or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in direct supervisory or leadership experience, with a proven track record of managing diverse, cross-functional teams (the role specifically requires leading a team of 6 or more people).
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Analytics & Reporting, stakeholder engagement, and administrative oversight
• Three or more years of full-time professional experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (EPR) systems, i.e., SAP, PRISM, B2Gnow, SRM, etc.
• Full-time professional experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree in business administration, public administration, public policy, economics, procurement, data analytics, or a closely related field.
• 3 years of professional experience in procurement, supplier diversity, supplier development/readiness, and/or programming.

Responsibilities

• Guide major initiatives and special projects that strengthen programs and outreach efforts
• Build strong connections with agencies, partners, and community groups to advance small business goals
• Review key data and trends to shape policy recommendations and improvements
• Advise leadership on priorities that support outreach, engagement, and resource planning
• Support staff development and promote a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, three days a week in the office (Tues, Wed, Fri).
• Employment preference for qualified veterans.
• The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
• The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.
• The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director