Small Business Liaison Officer

BlueHalo • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The Small Business Liaison Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing small business subcontracting plans in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements. This role involves monitoring and reporting compliance with small business goals, preparing and submitting subcontracting reports (ISR, SSR) in the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS). The officer will establish and maintain strong relationships with small businesses, including Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), and HUBZone businesses. Collaboration with procurement, contracts, and business development teams to identify opportunities for small business participation is essential. The officer will serve as the primary liaison with the Small Business Administration (SBA), Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, and other regulatory bodies regarding small business matters. Additionally, the role includes conducting internal training sessions and workshops on small business regulations, best practices, and reporting requirements, engaging in outreach efforts, maintaining accurate records of small business participation, and developing strategies for continuous improvement in small business utilization and compliance with government contracting regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in government contracting, supplier diversity, procurement, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, SBA regulations, and government subcontracting requirements.
• Experience with eSRS reporting and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with supplier diversity best practices and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Majority of career spent in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification.
• Experience working in an aerospace, defense, or government contracting environment.
• Active participation in professional organizations such as the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement small business subcontracting plans in accordance with FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Monitor and report compliance with small business goals, preparing and submitting subcontracting reports (ISR, SSR) in eSRS.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with small businesses, including SDBs, WOSBs, VOSBs, SDVOSBs, and HUBZone businesses.
• Collaborate with procurement, contracts, and business development teams to identify opportunities for small business participation.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the SBA, DoD agencies, and other regulatory bodies regarding small business matters.
• Conduct internal training sessions and workshops on small business regulations, best practices, and reporting requirements.
• Engage in outreach efforts, including attending industry events, matchmaking sessions, and government conferences to identify potential small business partners.
• Maintain accurate records of small business participation and support audits and reviews by government agencies.
• Develop strategies for continuous improvement in small business utilization and compliance with government contracting regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree