As a Business Development Specialist (Program Manager) within the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) you will be responsible for policies, procedures, and operations for OSBP. You will provide technical direction to a team of highly skilled small business advocates to assure the development and implementation of a comprehensive agency-wide small and socioeconomic disadvantage businesses contracting opportunities in NASA programs.

Duties

Oversee the development of critical small business training and education programs for the NASA acquisition workforce and small business community. Ensure open lines of communication are maintained, establishing close working relationships with NASA acquisition senior leadership, business executives, and external stakeholders, i.e. (Congress, OMB, Industry), at all levels. Delegated technical authority on all small business and socio-economic guidelines, policies, regulations and legislation and will be responsible for planning and carrying out the policy, programming and outreach small business activities. Provide technical guidance to staff that includes functional solutions and various assigned work responsibilities. Lead in reviews, data analysis and reports on small business programmatic successes, challenges and designs mechanisms and formats to provide small business program information and highlights to all levels of management and stakeholders. Lead in the development and supports office budgetary planning, programming and execution as well as provides guidance on risk management and internal controls regarding office resources and IT systems. Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
• Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. GS-15: To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Performing industry research using data analytics resulting in recommendations to executive leaders for goal formulation and tracking performance; Overseeing process improvement, strategic planning, and change management techniques which may include advocating for and introducing new concepts,products, and innovations which enable systemic organizational solution implementation; Interpreting and developing laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the Government's small and socioeconomic business programs. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NASA Headquarters 300 E St SW Washington, DC 20546 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]