Business Development Specialist (Direct Hire)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. are required. This position may require a one‑year probationary period, determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. The role is subject to a pre‑employment background investigation or higher‑level clearance, which may vary by duty location/NASA Center requirements. Financial disclosure, drug testing, and/or travel requirements may also differ based on location.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s). By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting officials within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement. For ICTAP selection priority, well‑qualified is defined as possessing knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies which clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements, as determined through SME review of the resume/application. If you have special priority selection rights under ICTAP, you must indicate eligibility when applying, exceed the minimum qualification requirements, and submit proof of ICTAP eligibility as indicated in “Required Documents.” Any applicant who received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal government within the last five years may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

Special