Small Business Analyst and Liaison Officer Senior
About The Position
What You'll Do Partner with Program Teams - Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external small‑business suppliers across multiple air‑systems programs. Data-Driven Forecasting - Build, maintain, and analyze spend forecasts, EACs, and SB‑plan metrics; produce actionable insights for senior leadership. Reporting & Dashboard Management - Own the end‑to-end government reporting process (SB‑share, NAICS, CPAR), develop/refresh Tableau or Power BI dashboards, and ensure buyers have real‑time visibility to place purchase orders on schedule. Process Improvement - Identify gaps, design short‑term “quick‑win” solutions and long-term automation (bots, tool‑set enhancements) that reduce manual effort and eliminate repeat challenges. Training & Enablement - Design and deliver targeted training sessions and documentation for the supply‑chain community on small‑business policies, compliance, and best‑practice procurement workflows. Stakeholder Engagement - Represent the team in internal briefings, external supplier briefings, and occasional speaking engagements (conferences, supplier forums). Travel & Presence - Support occasional site visits and supplier meetings (≤ 20 % travel) while enjoying a flexible hybrid work schedule. Basic Qualifications: - 3 to 5 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or a related procurement environment. - Proven analytical skills - comfortable with large data sets, Excel/VBA, and visualization tools (such as Tableau). - Audit experience such as supporting DCMA, DCAA or other audit environments. - Prior experience leading teams and/or projects
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or a related procurement environment.
- Proven analytical skills - comfortable with large data sets, Excel/VBA, and visualization tools (such as Tableau).
- Audit experience such as supporting DCMA, DCAA or other audit environments.
- Prior experience leading teams and/or projects
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience with SBA set‑aside programs, FAR/DFARS, or other government contracting regulations.
- Experience with SAP S/4 HANA, EDE, or similar ERP systems.
- Prior experience delivering training or facilitating workshops for supply‑chain teams.
- Existing security clearance (desired but not required).
- Negotiations or contracts experience, any work in focus groups, networking and conferences is also a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication - able to explain complex rules in plain language.
- Self‑starter with a growth mindset; can juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a high‑pace environment.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Program Teams - Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external small‑business suppliers across multiple air‑systems programs.
- Data-Driven Forecasting - Build, maintain, and analyze spend forecasts, EACs, and SB‑plan metrics; produce actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Reporting & Dashboard Management - Own the end‑to-end government reporting process (SB‑share, NAICS, CPAR), develop/refresh Tableau or Power BI dashboards, and ensure buyers have real‑time visibility to place purchase orders on schedule.
- Process Improvement - Identify gaps, design short‑term “quick‑win” solutions and long-term automation (bots, tool‑set enhancements) that reduce manual effort and eliminate repeat challenges.
- Training & Enablement - Design and deliver targeted training sessions and documentation for the supply‑chain community on small‑business policies, compliance, and best‑practice procurement workflows.
- Stakeholder Engagement - Represent the team in internal briefings, external supplier briefings, and occasional speaking engagements (conferences, supplier forums).
- Travel & Presence - Support occasional site visits and supplier meetings (≤ 20 % travel) while enjoying a flexible hybrid work schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
