Summary About the position: Serves as the Business Development Specialist for the Nashville District, USACE, focused on community engagement, outreach, and policy development to advance the District's mission. Acts as the primary liaison for Congressional staff, local officials, and Federal agencies. Leads strategic planning and manages the District's Strategic Business Plan, fostering collaboration and strengthening relationships with key external stakeholders. Responsibilities Develop a comprehensive business development program that sets clear goals and strategic vision for the upcoming year, driving the District's growth and maximizing its impact. Provide strategic guidance and direction to senior leaders of the District on emerging business sectors and opportunities, helping align with the District’s vision and build partnerships with key external stakeholders. Assess public and community needs to ensure our strategies effectively build relationships with civil works sponsors, stakeholders, and project partners, fostering collaboration and support for the District's initiatives. Identify prospective clients whose needs align with the Nashville District’s strengths, fostering partnerships and collaborations that drive growth and expand opportunities within the Corps’ network. Create talking points and materials for local congressional and community engagements, ensuring senior leaders have the context and objectives needed for successful interactions. Conduct market research to analyze industry trends and competitor activities, informing business strategies and identifying new growth opportunities. Participate in networking events and conferences to represent the District, promote business development initiatives, and foster relationships with potential clients and partners. Establish the vision and direction of the District marketing program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, including acting as a liaison with congressional committees and/or external agencies; engaging potential clients and expanding the organization's influence; preparing senior leaders with comprehensive talking points, presentations, and briefing materials for high-level engagements; experience in setting strategic goals and clearly communicating a vision across the organization; planning and coordinating special visits or engagements on short notice; conducting market research and analyzing industry trends to inform business strategies and identify growth opportunities; and establishing and implementing structured plans to achieve organizational objectives. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Leadership Oral Communication Stakeholder Management Strategic Thinking Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education Additional Information Relocation/Recruitment/Retention/Student Loan Repayment incentive(s) MAY BE authorized to highly qualified candidate. Must sign a service agreement if incentive(s) is/are authorized. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a General Administration and Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.