Small Business Liaison Officer

Ameresco•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Ameresco, Inc. is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. Ameresco is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) to support its Federal business unit. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing Ameresco’s Small Business Subcontracting Program in compliance with federal regulations and company goals. This role requires strong knowledge of FAR requirements, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with small business partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Contracts, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of experience in federal contracting, subcontract management, or supplier diversity programs.
Minimum 3 years of experience managing Small Business Subcontracting Plans and reporting (ISR/SSR) with a strong knowledge of FAR, SBA regulations, and federal subcontracting requirements.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities across complex, multi-project environments.

Nice To Haves

Prior SBLO designation or experience in a similar role preferred.
Experience in energy services, construction, or federal facilities contracting preferred.
Familiarity with DOE, DoD, GSA, or other federal agencies preferred.
Experience supporting proposal development and capture efforts preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, administer, and monitor Small Business Subcontracting Plans in accordance with FAR Part 19 and contract requirements.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations related to small business utilization, including SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB categories.
Establish and track small business participation goals across federal projects.
Prepare and submit required subcontracting reports (e.g., ISR and SSR in SAM.gov).
Maintain multiple entity registrations in SAM.gov
Prepare and submit Service Contract Reports (SCR) in SAM.gov.
Maintain documentation to demonstrate compliance with small business subcontracting requirements.
Support audits and reviews by contracting officers or SBA representatives.
Conduct regular internal audits of subcontracting performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Identify, engage and onboard qualified small business subcontractors and suppliers.
Build and maintain relationships with small business partners, trade associations, and government agencies.
Represent Ameresco at small business outreach events, industry conferences, and matchmaking sessions.
Collaborate with Contracts, Pre-Construction, Project Management, and Business Development teams to integrate small business strategies into proposals and project execution.
Support proposal teams by developing small business participation strategies and commitments.
Educate internal stakeholders on small business requirements and best practices.
Analyze subcontracting data to identify trends and recommend strategies to improve utilization.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen Ameresco’s supplier diversity and compliance posture.
Travel as required.
Perform others duties as required.