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Director, Bureau of Strategic Initiatives, (BSI)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Dauphin County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jul 2026

💰 $136,842/yr($89,996/yr – $136,842/yr)

About the role

Posting number: N-2026-52369

Department: Department of General Services

Division: GS Bur Strtgc Initvs

Job classification: Director, Bureau of Strategic Initiatives, DGS

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Risk Management, Management, Customer Service, Training, Business

Summary

Champion Opportunity. Empower Change. Become a BISD Leader.
Are you driven to create a level playing field where small and diverse businesses thrive? Step into a pivotal leadership role with the Office of Business Inclusion and Supplier Development (BISD) as the Director of the Bureau of Strategic Initiatives. In this dynamic position, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for delivering many of the office’s key programs and initiatives. Your leadership will strengthen vendor relationships, empower entrepreneurs, and help shape a more inclusive economic future for Pennsylvania. Your guidance could spark real, lasting change. Apply today to join the BISD Team!

Examples of duties

This position provides leadership and direction for strategic priorities that support small business inclusion in state contracting. The role guides partnerships, data analysis, and program development across the Commonwealth. As a Director of Strategic Initiatives, you will perform the following duties:

Project Leadership: Guide major initiatives and special projects that strengthen programs and outreach efforts
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong connections with agencies, partners, and community groups to advance small business goals
Data Analysis: Review key data and trends to shape policy recommendations and improvements
Strategic Guidance: Advise leadership on priorities that support outreach, engagement, and resource planning
Team Direction: Support staff development and promote a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, three days a week in the office (Tues, Wed, Fri). In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Economics, Procurement, Data Analytics, or a closely related field. Or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in direct supervisory or leadership experience, with a proven track record of managing diverse, cross-functional teams (the role specifically requires leading a team of 6 or more people).
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Analytics & Reporting, stakeholder engagement, and administrative oversight

Additional Requirements:

You must have three or more years of full-time professional experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (EPR) systems, i.e., SAP, PRISM, B2Gnow, SRM, etc.
You must have full-time professional experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):