Business Development Specialist (Direct Hire)

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, OH seeks a Business Development Specialist to advance center strategy through partnerships. You will research opportunities, coordinate stakeholder input, support partnership agreements, and analyze data to inform decisions.

The role involves engaging internal and external customers, tracking milestones, and preparing documentation across programs. Qualifications include specialized experience in business development or related fields; advanced degrees

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in business development, partnerships, or analytics.
• Experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare documentation supporting programs and decisions.
• Resume must clearly describe relevant specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Researches and evaluates business opportunities aligned with Center strategy and NASA mission requirements.
• Coordinates business development, outreach, and partnership initiatives and develops recommendations.
• Serves as a point of contact for internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Supports development, coordination, and execution of partnership agreements and related documentation.
• Provides guidance and support throughout business development processes and coordinates follow-ups.
• Tracks requests, approvals, milestones, and related activities across programs and stakeholders.
• Collects, analyzes, and maintains business data to inform planning and decision-making.

Skills

Business development

Partnership management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Doctoral degree (PhD) in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Summary

As a Business Development Specialist in the Office of Center Opportunities and Partnerships at NASA Glenn Research Center, you will support business development and partnership activities that advance Center strategy and NASA mission objectives. You will coordinate opportunities and customer requests, engage internal and external stakeholders, support partnership activities, and analyze information to inform organizational decisions.

Duties

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Researches and evaluates business opportunities, practices, and initiatives that support Center strategy, organizational objectives, and NASA mission requirements.
• Coordinates business development, outreach, partnership, and other initiatives and develops recommendations to support organizational goals and decision-making.
• Serves as a point of contact for internal and external customers and stakeholders involved in business and partnership development activities.
• Supports the development, coordination, and execution of partnership agreements and related documentation in accordance with applicable policies and requirements.
• Provides guidance and customer support throughout business development and partnership processes and coordinates follow-up with customers and stakeholders.
• Coordinates and tracks business requests, approvals, milestones, and related activities across programs, organizations, and stakeholders.
• Collects, analyzes, and maintains business and program data, records, reports, and metrics to support organizational planning and decision-making.

Conditions of employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.

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.

To qualify for GS-11

• One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:
• Assisting with business, program, partnership, analytical, or administrative activities to support organizational objectives;
• Supporting partnership or collaborative activities involving internal or external customers or stakeholders;
• Researching or analyzing information and preparing documents or recommendations to support administrative programs or business activities.

OR

• Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field

OR

• Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field

OR

• LL.M., if related

OR

• Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above

To qualify for GS-12

• Contributing to business, program, partnership, analytical, or administrative activities to achieve organizational objectives;
• Supporting the execution of partnership agreements or developing collaborative partnerships with internal or external stakeholders;
• Conducting analyses and developing recommendations to improve business, program, or partnership activities and support decision-making.

To qualify for GS-13

• Supporting or leading business, program, partnership, analytical, or administrative activities to achieve organizational objectives;
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across organizational levels to support program, mission, or organizational goals;
• Conducting analyses, evaluating information, and developing recommendations to improve business, program, or partnership activities and support decision-making.

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.

Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of artificial intelligent (AI) or AI-assisted tools during the application process.

Education

If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

For purposes of Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) selection priority, well-qualified is defined as possessing knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies which clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position, as determined through SME review of the resume/application. If you have special priority selection rights under ICTAP, you must:

• Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position.
• Exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
• Submit proof that you meet the requirements for ICTAP as indicated in "Required Documents."

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal governmentwithin the last five years based of the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/.

Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.

Probationary Period

You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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