The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) works to create an environment for maximum practicable participation by small, small disadvantaged, women, historically underutilized business, and Service-Disabled Veterans in the Department of Education's (ED) procurements and subcontracting opportunities. This position may be detailed to another Federal agency.
The Director, OSDBU, serves as a chief advisor and principal consultant to the Deputy Secretary on all matters concerning minority, small and disadvantaged, women-owned and disabled veteran businesses in ED programs. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities: Initiates, develops and defines policies, procedures, goals, regulations and guidance for administering and implementing ED-wide OSDBU activities.
Negotiates EDs annual small business socioeconomic goals with acquisition personnel and the Small Business Administration (SBA). Coordinates OSDBU activities with ED's two procurement offices: Office of Acquisition and Grants Administration in the Office of Finance and Operations (OFO) and the Federal Student Aid Acquisitions group within Federal Student Aid.
Reviews, analyzes and evaluates broad, varied and complex legislation and ED-wide administrative programs which relate to functions and activities of small, disadvantaged and women-owned businesses; ascertains problem areas; evaluates proposed actions; and identifies areas where greater participation may be achieved; sets goals and objectives and assesses the impact of changes resulting from programmatic activity in ED.
Serves on government-wide boards and task forces that set and revise Federal policy on small and disadvantaged business utilization, assists small businesses in payment issues with the Agency and, where mandated by law, payment.
Identifies proposed solicitations that involve contract requirements and works with ED officials to develop and propose procurement strategies to increase the likelihood of participation of small businesses as prime contractors, or to facilitate small business participation as subcontractors and suppliers.
Monitors the effectiveness of Department of Education contracts, procurements, and contractors in accomplishing the objectives of the Department of Education's Small and Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Program. Maintains liaison with other Federal agencies in reviewing the subcontracting programs to individual contractors. Recommends appropriate action to correct deficiencies.
Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies in the delivery of organization services, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Utilizes data-based metrics to evaluate organization performance against agency targets and goals.
This position is with Office of Finance and Operations, Department of Education.
The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-23 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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