Deputy Executive Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)

Ms. Kimberly Osborne was selected as the Deputy Executive Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) in May 2021. She served as the Acting Executive Director of the VA OSDBU from April through November 2024. The experience she brings to bear ensures timely and efficient customer service. Ms. Osborne implements the Secretary’s four guiding principles of Advocacy, Access, Outcomes and Excellence through her oversight of VA small business programs. 

Before coming to OSDBU, Ms. Osborne worked at the VA Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) where she applied her talents to an array of roles during her 26 years of service. As Deputy Vice Chairman, Ms. Osborne was an active member of the Board’s Senior Executive management team. In this role, she directly supervised hundreds of Veterans Law Judges, attorneys and professional administrative staff in issuing quality and timely Board decisions.

In 2006, Ms. Osborne was appointed by VA Secretary Jim Nicholson as a Veterans Law Judge, with the approval of President George W. Bush. Ms. Osborne’s responsibilities included presiding over hearings and independently reviewing and issuing appellate decisions for the Secretary of VA. As a Chief Veteran’s Law Judge in 2008, she managed a team of approximately 50 attorneys and judges in deciding appeals.

Ms. Osborne’s motivational leadership style is a blend of optimism and excellence, and this ethic permeates her ability to build highly productive teams that enhance the lives of Veterans. She is a proud recipient of the 2019 “Gears of Government Award,” which she received from VA Secretary Robert L. Wilkie. Her dedication to working with Veterans is rooted in gratitude for the sacrifices Veterans make. Ms. Osborne’s commitment to serving others defines her work at VA. Away from professional pursuits, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 28 years, her family and friends, as well as spending time volunteering at her church.

Ms. Osborne is an active member of the Virginia State Bar. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and later attained a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law.