OverviewSOS International LLC (SOSi), is seeking a Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) in Reston, VA. The SBLO will work closely with Senior leadership, Program Managers, Business Development Executives and Contracts Administrators to develop and enhance SOSi’s Small Business Program. The individual will lead outreach to small businesses and liaison between programs and potential small business suppliers, to meet individual plan goals, small business subcontracting regulations and reporting requirements.Essential Job Duties
Develop and/or review Small Business Subcontracting Plans and Participation Plans in bids and proposals
Provide assistance in the bid, proposal and contract preparation process including assistance with identification of small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses
Perform small business outreach to identify small businesses by hosting SOSi sponsored open house events, attending small business conferences, panel discussions, and cultivating good working relationships with local and national groups that support small businesses
Prepare and submit semi-annual Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISRs), Summary Subcontracting Reports (SSRs), ICeSRS and additional reports as needed
Develop metrics, dashboards, and performance scorecards for small business utilization
Lead goal compliance reviews with individual Program Managers and Directors
Review and approve small business plans and reports from SOSi Subcontractors
Recommend process and systems changes for efficient application of regulatory compliance & train and mentor Buyers/Subcontract Administrators on the Small Business Subcontracting Program
Interact with all levels of staff, management, and government personnel
Support continuous process improvement activities to promote the small business program throughout SOSi and beyond.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance/Accounting and/or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of business experience working in a supplier diversity/ small business or procurement leadership role for a federal government contractor.
Knowledge of commercial purchasing practices as well as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), including requirements for obtaining and maintaining a Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) approved purchasing system and experience in the actual preparation and execution of a Small Business Administration (SBA) audit.
Experience in eSRS reporting, Individual Subcontract Reports (ISR), Summary Subcontract Reports (SSR) and preparing Small Business Subcontracting Plans.
Ability to develop professional relationships with leadership, client staff, peers, subcontractors, and customers.
Ability to develop reports and metrics that can be used to drive improvements within procurement and monitor audit trends.
Experience creating presentations with minimal supervision or guidance to present to both small and large internal and external audiences.
Ability to work in databases and apply search processes to identifying potential small businesses partners.
Ability to continually interface with people on the phone, at trade shows, in meetings, etc.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Possession of excellent organizational skills, including prioritizing a workload and multi-tasking while paying strict attention to detail.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with identifying potential small business suppliers to support work being performed OCONUS.
Ability to use Deltek CostPoint, and SharePoint.
Work Environment
Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.