# Director of Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Hiring organization: [Office of Finance and Operations](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/office-of-finance-and-operations)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ec059426-aa1b-4738-82ed-b694f9df7b72

Listed on Office of Finance and Operations's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Executive
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 151661 – 228000 USD per year

## Summary

This executive-level role leads the government's small and disadvantaged business programs within the Department of Education, advising senior leadership on policies and procurement strategies to increase participation by historically underutilized businesses. The position suits experienced federal acquisition professionals with a track record of managing complex programs, navigating government-wide policy, and driving organizational results through strategic initiative.

_Our summary, not Office of Finance and Operations's wording._

## Skills named

Strategic Planning

## Required

- Lead and manage a small business utilization or federal acquisition program
- Develop and implement policies and strategies to increase small business participation in procurement
- Establish measurable performance goals
- Coordinate with senior leadership and internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of and experience applying the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Develop or improve acquisition strategies
- Assess procurement performance
- Advise senior leaders on compliance and program improvement
- Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government and commitment to the rule of law
- Ability to strategically manage resources and pursue efficiency
- Ability to lead and inspire teams toward organizational goals
- Ability to achieve both individual and organizational results

Apply on Office of Finance and Operations's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890015800