Job Title: Small Business Liaison Officer

Title:
Small Business Liaison Officer

KBR's National Security Technology Group (NTG) seeks a detailed and organized Small Business Liaison Officer to oversee engagement with our small business partners.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:Facilitate achievement of the overall socio-economic goals and objectives of the National Security Technology Group (NTG)Emphasize excellent customer service by playing an active role in ensuring NTG provides a high level of service both to its internal and external customersComplete the reporting process for reports required by client contracts (e.g., Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), Individual Subcontract Reports (ISR), Summary Subcontract Reports (SSR))Run, extract, and analyze subcontract data and reports to assist various departmentsSupport requirements and processes to monitor and measure progress against small business goals.Engage programs and projects with innovative solutions to improve performance and increase Small Business participationMonitor and maintain the lower-tier subcontract reporting process, including coordination with procurement and tracking subcontractor submittals and performanceReview and recommend changes to policies and procedures relevant to the small business programIdentify and implement process efficiencies using technology tools.Provide support to Program and Project teams in relation to client socio-economic initiativesAssist with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Program auditsMaintain and update the Federal Small Business Program's internal Small Business SharePoint siteCollaborate with business development and proposal teams to support proposal effortsAssist in identifying team partners in various small business categories and geographiesAssist in vetting small business partnerships including ordering Dun & Bradstreet reports to support the vetting processDevelop and modify Small Business Subcontracting Plans and Participation Plans in deadline-driven environments as requiredDevelop and manage an award nomination program for KBR and its subcontractorsDevelop and conduct training for internal employees and departmentsPerform outreach and assist and educate the small business community on how to do business with KBR, including how to register as a new supplierRepresent KBR on occasion at select supplier diversity eventsStay apprised of updates to and comply with all laws, rules, and regulationsBasic Qualification:Bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years' experience in Federal contracting or procurement, diversity and inclusion, or data analysisUnderstanding of FAR Small Business Program requirementsAdvanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointComprehensive understanding of FAR specifically Parts 19 and 52Experience submitting FFATA reports, ISRs, and SSRs in the FSRS/eSRS Government systemsExperience writing Small Business Subcontracting and Participation PlansHigh-performing individual with a passion to increase and promote diversityExceptional attention to detailData-driven mindset and analytical problem solverProven ability to simultaneously manage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environmentOutstanding organizational skillsHighly effective in working with individuals and groups from a wide variety of backgrounds and organizational levelsExcellent interpersonal skills and team-building attitudeAbility to navigate through databases (Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS), System for Award Management (SAM), Deltek Costpoint and related systems)Ability to travelAbility to work nights and weekends as neededIn compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.