Small Business Liaison Associate

Oshkosh • Oshkosh, WI

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About The Position

The Small Business Liaison Associate assists with administration of Oshkosh Defense’s small business subcontracting program. The role reports activities, maintains records, supports proposal writing, and attends trade shows and conferences to promote the organization and conduct outreach. It works with purchasing management and cross-functional teams to support compliance with government small business programs, Public Laws, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and company procedures. The position also supports subcontract-dollar tracking and reporting, documentation and certification maintenance, audits, program training, and monthly data compilation and submission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One to three (1–3) or more years of experience in purchasing, contracts, compliance, or a related area.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFAR, and SBA laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with web-based software applications, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Strong data management and data integrity experience, including use of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with contracting and subcontracting at a defense organization.
• Certification in Federal Procurement.
• Knowledge and understanding of Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR).
• Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Supplier diversity experience with a government contractor.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, including the ability to multitask, prioritize competing requirements, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the purchasing management team in ensuring compliance with government small business assistance programs, Public Laws, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs).
• Monitor changes in small business government regulations and provide recommendations.
• Work with a cross-functional team to develop proposals and subcontract plans for government solicitations.
• Assist in tracking and reporting subcontract dollars on all contracts in the government reporting system biannually.
• Ensure documentation and certifications are filed, maintained, current, and communicated according to company procedures.
• Assist with coordinating and participating in DCMA/SBA audits.
• Coordinate and participate in conferences and trade shows to increase customer visibility and conduct outreach activities.
• Assist with maintaining GPSC small business procedures and work instructions, including providing program training to key company stakeholders.
• Assist with the monthly compilation, analysis, and submission of data in accordance with company and government regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to support team member growth and success.
• Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level