Job Description

The Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) will work closely with Program Managers, Purchasing Agents/Commodity Managers, Contracts/Subcontracts Administrators and Senior Management to develop and enhance the Supplier Diversity Program. The individual will lead the SBLO program for Amentum. The ideal candidate will lead outreach efforts to small businesses and liaison between programs and potential small business suppliers and subcontractors, as well as support fulfillment (and reporting) of the Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Scope of duties includes monitoring of prime contract goals and promoting utilization of small businesses. The SBLO will be responsible for maintaining the Small Business policies, procedures and processes. The SBLO will be responsible for providing training to all stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier diversity compliance reviews and validations
• Provide assistance in the bid, proposal and contract preparation process including assistance with the development of identification of small business subcontractors
• Perform small business outreach (identifying small businesses, working with small business associations)
• Develop and/or review Small Business Subcontracting Plans, Matrix submittals, and Participation Plans in bids and proposals
• Responsible for leading the DCMA Small Business audit
• Track small business progress; prepare and submit semi-annual Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISRs), Summary Subcontracting Reports (SSRs), and additional reports as needed
• Review and approve small business plans and report from Lower-Tier Subcontractors
• Participate in outreach efforts by attending small business conferences, panel discussion, and cultivate good working relationships with local groups that support small businesses
• Interact with small business subcontractors by way of calls and emails, documenting all correspondence
• Recommends process and systems changes for efficient application of regulatory compliance
• Train, coach, and mentor Buyers, Commodity Managers, Procurement Administrators and Subcontract Administrators on the Small Business Subcontracting Program
• Interact with all levels of staff, management, and government personnel
• Assist with the preparation, validation, and submission of Small Business Subcontracting Reports
• Interact with internal and external customers on Small Business matters, regulations and outreach events
• Possess good communication and presentation skills and knowledge

Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and at least 8 years of job-related experience or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; working knowledge of word-processing, database, spreadsheet programs and integrated software applications are required.
• Position will require travel.