Director of Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Office of Finance and Operations • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is the chief advisor and principal consultant to the Deputy Secretary on matters concerning minority-owned, small, disadvantaged, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses in Department of Education (ED) programs. The role may be detailed to another Federal agency.

The Director leads the development and implementation of ED-wide OSDBU policies, procedures, goals, regulations, and guidance. The role works with acquisition personnel and the Small Business Administration to negotiate ED’s annual socioeconomic goals, and coordinates with ED’s procurement offices. The Director reviews legislation and administrative programs, identifies opportunities to improve small business participation, and evaluates program impacts. The position also participates in government-wide boards and task forces, monitors subcontracting program effectiveness, promotes procurement strategies that expand small business participation, and ensures compliance with applicable requirements, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

Applicants must demonstrate the required Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications in a resume of no more than two pages, with font size no smaller than 10 points. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a financial disclosure statement, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance. Initial SES appointments are contingent on approval by OPM’s Qualification Review Board.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
• Must submit a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278.
• Must meet and demonstrate the five Executive Core Qualifications in the resume: commitment to the rule of law and principles of the American founding; driving efficiency; merit and competence; leading people; and achieving results.
• Must demonstrate Technical Qualification 1: experience leading and managing a small business utilization or federal acquisition program, including policy and strategy development, initiatives to increase small business participation, measurable performance goals, and coordination with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Must demonstrate Technical Qualification 2: knowledge of and experience applying the FAR and related federal small business contracting requirements to develop or improve acquisition strategies, promote competition and small business participation, assess procurement performance, and advise senior leaders on compliance and program improvement.
• Resume must be no more than two pages and use a font size no smaller than 10 points; it must address all ECQs and TQs.
• Initial appointments to an SES position are contingent on approval from OPM’s Qualification Review Board.
• Must meet Selective Service registration requirements if applicable; males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt.

Responsibilities

• Develop and define policies, procedures, goals, regulations, and guidance for administering and implementing ED-wide OSDBU activities.
• Negotiate ED’s annual small business socioeconomic goals with acquisition personnel and the Small Business Administration.
• Coordinate OSDBU activities with ED’s Office of Acquisition and Grants Administration and Federal Student Aid Acquisitions group.
• Review and evaluate legislation and ED-wide administrative programs related to small, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses; identify problem areas and opportunities for greater participation.
• Set goals and objectives and assess the impact of changes resulting from programmatic activity in ED.
• Serve on government-wide boards and task forces that set and revise Federal policy on small and disadvantaged business utilization.
• Assist small businesses with payment issues involving the Agency and, where mandated by law, payment.
• Identify proposed solicitations involving contract requirements and work with ED officials to develop procurement strategies that increase small business participation as prime contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers.
• Monitor the effectiveness of ED contracts, procurements, and contractors in meeting the objectives of the Department’s Small and Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Program.
• Maintain liaison with other Federal agencies in reviewing subcontracting programs for individual contractors and recommend corrective action for deficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Use data-based metrics to evaluate organizational performance against agency targets and goals.
• Serve as chief advisor and principal consultant to the Deputy Secretary on matters concerning minority, small, disadvantaged, women-owned, and disabled veteran businesses in ED programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits. Specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed