Global Business Team Lead (Economic Development Specialist 4)

Salary : $79,476.80 - $121,867.20 Annually
Location : Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-02148
Agency: 269 Iowa Economic Development Authority
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: 1/15/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP
Point of Contact: Brooke Parziale brooke.parziale@iowafinance.com
To Apply: To Apply: Submit an application, resume, and cover letter at jobs.iowa.gov by the position closing date.
Job Description
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is seeking a motivated professional to partner in business development efforts as the Global Business Team Lead.
The mission of IEDA is to strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business. Through two main divisions - Business Development and Community Development - IEDA administers several state and federal programs to meet its goals of assisting individuals, communities and businesses. IEDA's International Trade Office (ITO) provides various services to Iowa companies interested in, or currently exporting. IEDA's marketing managers assist companies in developing and expanding export markets. IEDA's Business Development team provides direct sales and project management for business development and growth within Iowa. The Global Business Lead will lead the efforts of our Business Development and International Trade Office teams.
General Duties:

• Oversees the coordination and execution of business development and international programs in accordance with published regulations, guidelines and procedures, as well as state laws and rules.
• Evaluates programs' effectiveness on an ongoing basis to develop and implement improvements, new procedures, conditions or work methods.
• Advises stakeholders on technical program issues; including international trade relations and business development issues within the State of Iowa.
• Frequently travels state-wide and internationally to develop relationships with key stakeholders and presents opportunities, programs, and resources administered by the Global Business Team to amplify, assist, or enhance strategic challenges facing businesses and industries.
• Develops and implements an annual Action Plan for Global Business development activities with input from the team.
• Assists with development and implementation of IEDA marketing efforts to domestic and global company recruitment that competitively positions Iowa's business location advantages and Economic Development programs that support job creation efforts.
• Coordinates with the Governor's Office on Global Business development opportunities including trade, FDI and project coordination.
• Coordinates the development of program documents, forms, and content to engage and inform stakeholders.
• Serves as Iowa State Point of Contact (SPOC) for World Trade Organization and US Trade Representative issues.
• Leads and evaluates the work of Global Business team members.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in developing business relationships, have knowledge of international trade practices, be knowledgeable on issues impacting a variety of businesses and industries, creatively solves issues, and exemplifies our agency's core values:
INNOVATIVE - We inspire people with our ideas, turn those ideas into reality and know how to replicate success
MISSION ORIENTED - We keep a constant focus on the Iowans our programs benefit
PURPOSEFUL - We nurture a culture of outstanding work, collaboration and diligence
ACCOUNTABLE - We accept responsibility, are trustworthy in our commitments, respectful to one another, and transparent in our actions.
CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUS - We are courteous, responsive and respectful and serve as a reliable resource for our clients and constituents.
THOUGHT LEADERS - We are imaginative visionaries who find creative ways to reveal opportunities and leverage data to help drive decisions.
As an employee of the Iowa Economic Development Authority you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following and more:

• Insurance - Health, Dental, Life and Long Term Disability
• IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Leave - Sick, Vacation, Family and Military Leave

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The Iowa Economic Development Authority is an EEO/AA Employer
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
The Global Business Team Leadposition is a non-contract, non-merit position that is classified by the State of Iowa as an Economic Development Specialist 4. This position is exempt (salaried) per FLSA regulations.
This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in the fields of research, planning, economics, finance, public relations, business, journalism, or marketing and five years of full-time work that involved responsibility for interpreting laws, rules, and regulations, and/or securing compliance with them; or compiling and evaluating historical, economic, business, financial programs or program data;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the required experience for each year (thirty semester or equivalent hours) of the required education.
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Additional Qualification Requirements
Employees will be required to travel. Some positions may require employees to furnish their own means of transportation in order to conduct state business.
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