Ipa: Department Of Defense-Associate Director (Remote)

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Department of Defense

Undersecretary of Acquisition and Sustainment

Small Business Programs Associate Director

GS-15

Full time

REASON FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

The United States federal government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world. Within the federal government, the Department of Defense is the largest purchaser. In this context DoD has a significant opportunity to leverage its purchasing power to support the president's Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities. Within DoD this requires a multifaced approach related to procurement policy related to small businesses, how programs can be more inclusive of under served communities, how DoD can better leverage data to diversify its supply chains and increasing outreach to underserved communities. These are skills the employee will gain throughout the assignment that can be utilized in several other sectors and industries.

IPA ASSIGNMENT GOALS

Supporting DoD on implementing procurement actions and reforms related to the President's Equity Executive Order.

ASSIGNMENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporting director of Small Business Programs regarding implementation of DoD's equity in procurement commitments related to the president's Executive Order 13985. Responsibilities include policy analysis, program administration, data analysis, and industry engagement.