Director of Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
Office of Finance and OperationsWashington, DC · Executive
$151,661 – $228,000
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
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