Small Business Liaison Officer, Senior Manager
Key Role:
Serve as a leader within Booz Allen’s Global Supply Chain organization as our Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) and Supplier Diversity Program Leader (SDP). Lead the Small Business Program as part of the overall contract strategy and execution including outreach initiatives, compliance, industry and government relations, and internal & external communication. Provide customer focused business development support, oversee our mentor-protégé program, coordinate and participate in outreach efforts, develop and brief metrics and reports, and support Small Business Program audits. Provide leadership and oversight of the company’s supplier diversity initiative aligned to Booz Allen’s DEI priorities. Develop and lead the team towards a strategic vision, grow capabilities and offerings, monitor and implement industry trends and best practices to meet business objectives and strategies. Interface directly with executive leadership and provide expert advice and counsel on small business contractual matters, regulatory and corporate policy compliance requirements. Help stand-up a Supply Chain Sustainment program aligned with our ESG priorities. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
Basic Qualifications:
12+ years of experience with Small Business Office (SBO) and supplier diversity operations at a large organization in a highly matrixed environment.
5+ years of experience with leading a Small Business Office (SBO) or a supplier diversity team in a regulated environment.
Experience with creating and providing regular updates to Supply Chain Management and Executive leadership concerning Supplier Diversity and Small Business Metrics.
Experience with monitoring firmwide supply base and establishing supplier diversity goals.
Experience with small business industry trends and creating and providing executive-level briefings on SB performance and industry trends.
Experience with leading corporate supplier diversity outreach initiatives, including supporting diverse advocacy groups, community-based organizations, and professional trade associations.
Experience with supporting review, research, analysis and resolution of inquiries raised by federal government small business professionals, including support of small business program compliance reviews, ensuring continued approved status of the company’s small business program.
Experience with supporting proposal development efforts for Small Business Plans as required in government solicitations to ensure compliance to FAR 52.219-9.
Knowledge of Small Business Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) requirements, including the small business reporting process, such as Individual Subcontract Reports (ISR) and Summary Subcontract Reports (SSR).
Bachelor’s degree.
Additional Qualifications:
Experience with counseling directly or indirectly, diverse owned businesses and Small Business concerns on subcontracting opportunities with a large business.
Knowledge of DCMA Small Business Audits.
Ability to be a Subject Matter Expert at various Economic Inclusion and Supplier Diversity outreach events, build rapport, and establish relationships with key external partners, including State and Federal Minority Business Offices, NMSDC, WBENC, NaVOBA, USHCC, USPAACC, USBLN, or NGLCC.
Ability to represent Booz Allen and its Supplier Diversity Program through public-facing outreach events and participating in federal procurement Small Business supplier conferences and industry meetings.
Ability to interface with government and government Small Business professionals, as required.
Compensation:
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $122,200.00 to $227,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Work Model:
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
EEO Commitment:
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.